Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Head of HR who brings calm maturity, sound judgment, and strong people leadership to a fast-growing consumer brand. This role is suited for someone who can work closely with founders and senior leadership, earn their trust, and guide teams with steady, thoughtful decision-making.

The ideal candidate understands that culture is shaped through everyday conversations. They listen deeply, coach with empathy, and bring clarity during moments of conflict. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will build the HR function from the ground up and shape the people and culture strategy for the organization's next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Build and scale the HR function from the ground up, establishing strong systems, processes, and operating rhythms Strengthen, protect, and embed organizational values and culture across all people practices and decisions Partner closely with founders and senior leadership on organization design, leadership hiring, talent planning, and sensitive people matters Lead end-to-end hiring across the organization with a sharp focus on attitude, capability, and long-term potential Design and implement simple, effective frameworks for performance management, feedback, learning & development, and career progression Manage a hybrid and partially remote workforce with clear communication, alignment, and accountability Ensure HR operations, compliance, policies, and documentation run smoothly and predictably Act as a trusted anchor for conflict resolution, difficult conversations, and emotionally sensitive situations Build high levels of trust across teams through fairness, confidentiality, and transparent communication Strengthen team capabilities through tailored leadership development, mentoring, and succession initiatives Partner with finance on manpower planning, workforce budgeting, and organizational scaling

Desired Candidate Profile

MBA in HR from a reputed B-School 10+ years of overall HR experience, including 3-4 years in a senior HR leadership role Proven experience building HR functions and working with hybrid or distributed teams Mature, balanced professional presence with the ability to engage senior leaders with confidence and respect Strong judgment and the ability to de-escalate situations while driving practical, people-centric solutions Deep understanding of organisational culture, team dynamics, and performance management Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to develop managers High integrity, discretion, and a genuine care for people Must-have: experience designing and delivering tailored initiatives to strengthen team capabilities and groom future leaders
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?2,000,000.00 - ?2,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person