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HR Head (Highway Management)

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
The role leads the full HR function, driving talent strategy, organisation design, compensation and leadership development across a large, multi-location infrastructure platform.It requires a senior HR leader who can scale systems, build a strong talent pipeline and shape a high-performance culture while partnering closely with the CEO.
  • Drive the HR strategy for a large, multi-location infrastructure business.
  • High ownership and autonomy , working directly with the CEO.

About Our Client

  • The client is a fast-growing infrastructure platform that operates and manages multiple national highway assets across India.
  • They oversee large-scale road operations, maintenance, toll management and project governance through a network of dedicated SPVs, with a strong focus on operational excellence and long-term asset performance.

Job Description

  • Lead the overall HR function and align people strategy with business goals.
  • Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning and leadership hiring across multiple locations.
  • Drive organisation design, scalability and change management initiatives.
  • Design and implement compensation frameworks, incentive structures and benefits policies.
  • Build succession plans and leadership development programs for critical roles.
  • Ensure HR governance, statutory compliance, and implementation of best-practice policies.
  • Strengthen company culture, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
  • Partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership on all strategic people matters.

The Successful Applicant

  • A seasoned HR leader with 15-25 years of experience managing large, multi-location workforces, ideally within infrastructure, logistics, construction or related sectors.
  • Strong in organisation design, compensation strategy, talent planning and leadership development, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build scalable HR systems.

What's on Offer

  • A high-impact leadership role with full ownership of the HR function across a large, growing infrastructure platform.
  • The opportunity to shape organisational culture, build scalable systems and work closely with the CEO to drive long-term people strategy.
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6887769

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Director
What is your area of specialisation?
Transport & Distribution
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-112025-6887769

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