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Head HR ( IT Infra Industry)

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
Lead the transformation and professionalisation of the HR function for a growing technology organisation.Drive culture, talent, performance, rewards and HR systems while building greater accountability and ownership across the business.
  • High-impact role with direct leadership exposure
  • Build and transform the HR function

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established B2B technology and IT infrastructure organisation.

Job Description

  • Build and professionalise the HR function, establishing scalable policies, processes, governance and HR systems.
  • Drive the transition from a largely promoter-led environment towards a more accountable, performance-driven and professionally managed culture.
  • Partner closely with the promoters and senior leadership on organisation design, workforce planning, talent strategy and organisational effectiveness.
  • Own talent acquisition across levels, with particular focus on senior and leadership hiring.
  • Strengthen the performance management framework through clear goals, KPIs, appraisal mechanisms and performance accountability.
  • Review and strengthen compensation, variable pay, benchmarking, rewards and retention practices.
  • Build structured employee engagement, communication and recognition initiatives.
  • Strengthen managerial capability through learning, development and leadership interventions.
  • Oversee HR operations, payroll, compliance, employee relations and grievance management.
  • Evaluate and implement appropriate HR technology/HRMS solutions to improve automation and HR effectiveness.
  • Lead and develop the existing HR team while defining clear roles, responsibilities and performance expectations.
  • Establish succession planning and talent identification processes to build a stronger leadership pipeline.

The Successful Applicant

  • 12-18 years of progressive HR experience, with strong exposure to generalist HR and people leadership.
  • MBA / PGDM in HR or an equivalent qualification preferred.
  • Ideally brings experience working across both promoter-driven and professionally managed organisations.
  • Should have demonstrated experience in building, professionalising or significantly transforming an HR function.
  • Strong experience across talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & rewards, employee engagement, HR operations and organisational development.
  • Experience working closely with promoters, founders, business owners or senior leadership teams would be highly relevant.
  • Should be comfortable operating in a hands-on environment, building processes rather than inheriting a completely mature HR ecosystem.
  • Strong change-management capability, with the ability to influence managers and create greater ownership and accountability across the organisation.
  • Candidates from technology, IT infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, electronics or allied sectors would be preferred.
  • Should be comfortable working from office in Mumbai, five days a week.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to build and shape the HR function rather than simply manage an established setup.
  • High-visibility role working directly with the promoters and senior leadership team.
  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunity to create HR systems and processes that can support the organisation's next phase of growth.
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7118315

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Director
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7118315

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