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Lead HR (D2C FMCG Start-up)

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth consumer brand as its first HR leader and build the people function from the ground up.The role offers direct partnership with the founders and significant influence over organizational design, culture, talent strategy and business growth. Currently operating on a 6-day workweek, the team intends to move to a 5-day workweek in the near future
  • Build & lead HR from the ground up
  • Partner directly with the founders/promoters

About Our Client

  • Our client is a fast-growing, consumer products company operating in the food and FMCG space.

Job Description

  • Serve as the first HR leader for the organization and build the HR function from the ground up.
  • Partner closely with the founders to develop and execute the people strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Establish HR policies, processes, governance frameworks and employee lifecycle practices.
  • Drive talent acquisition initiatives with an immediate focus on building leadership and critical business teams.
  • Design and implement performance management, career development, rewards & recognition and employee engagement frameworks.
  • Lead organization design and workforce planning initiatives to support rapid business growth.
  • Develop compensation structures and benchmarking practices to attract and retain top talent.
  • Build a strong employer brand and employee value proposition.
  • Drive culture-building initiatives and foster a high-performance, ownership-driven environment.
  • Ensure HR compliance, statutory adherence and best-in-class HR operations.

The Successful Applicant

  • 8-12 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within D2C, FMCG, consumer products, food-tech, retail or high-growth startup environments.
  • Demonstrated experience building or significantly scaling HR functions in entrepreneurial or founder-led organizations.
  • Strong expertise across talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, culture building and HR operations.
  • Proven ability to operate in a hands-on capacity while simultaneously contributing at a strategic level.
  • Experience partnering directly with founders, promoters or senior business leaders.
  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing and change management capabilities.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a builder mentality and comfort navigating ambiguity.
  • Prior experience establishing HR frameworks, policies and people processes from scratch will be highly preferred.



Currently operating on a 6-day workweek, the team intends to move to a 5-day workweek in the near future

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to build and lead the HR function from inception.
  • Direct visibility and partnership with the founders and leadership team.
  • Significant ownership and influence on business-critical people decisions.
  • Exposure to a fast-scaling, high-growth consumer brand during a pivotal growth phase.
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136732

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Director
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7136732

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