# Head HR

> Weekday AI · Mumbai, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-03

**Salary:** INR 3,000,000–5,000,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟯𝟬-𝟱𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 15+ yrs

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and strategic **Head HR** to lead the organisation’s human resources function and build scalable people practices aligned with business growth. The role will have broad responsibility across **HR strategy, compliance, policy, employee relations, talent management, organisational development, compensation, and employee engagement**.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in building and managing HR functions within complex and growing organisations, with particular strength in **HR compliance, policy development, governance, and ESOP administration**. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong business understanding, sound judgement, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership and employees.

## Requirements

Key Responsibilities

-   Develop and execute the overall **HR strategy** in alignment with business goals and organisational growth.
-   Lead the complete HR function covering talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, learning, retention, and employee relations.
-   Develop, implement, and periodically review comprehensive **HR policies and procedures**.
-   Establish strong HR governance and ensure consistent implementation of policies across the organisation.
-   Ensure compliance with applicable **labour laws, employment regulations, statutory requirements, and HR governance standards**.
-   Monitor changes in employment legislation and ensure timely updates to policies and processes.
-   Lead employee relations initiatives and handle complex workplace issues, grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
-   Partner with leadership on organisational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
-   Design and oversee performance management and career development frameworks.
-   Develop compensation and benefits strategies aligned with business requirements and market practices.
-   Lead the administration and governance of **ESOP/equity compensation programs**, including documentation, employee communication, and coordination with Finance and Legal teams.
-   Strengthen HR systems, processes, documentation, reporting, and employee data governance.
-   Establish HR metrics and dashboards to provide leadership with actionable people insights.
-   Drive employee engagement, culture-building, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
-   Build and mentor a high-performing HR team and establish clear ownership across HR functions.
-   Manage external HR consultants, legal advisors, payroll partners, and other service providers where required.
-   Support senior leadership with HR due diligence, organisational changes, restructuring, and strategic people initiatives.
-   Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What Makes You a Great Fit

-   **15+ years of progressive HR experience**, with significant experience in senior HR leadership roles.
-   Proven experience leading HR strategy and operations for growing or complex organisations.
-   Strong expertise in **HR compliance, labour laws, statutory requirements, and HR governance**.
-   Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive **HR policies**.
-   Strong understanding of employee lifecycle management, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and talent development.
-   Hands-on experience managing or administering **ESOP/equity compensation programs**.
-   Strong ability to partner with founders, CXOs, senior leadership, and functional heads.
-   Experience managing organisational change, restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning.
-   Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder-management skills.
-   Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
-   High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgement.
-   Experience building and mentoring HR teams and establishing scalable HR processes.
-   Strong understanding of HR technology, HRIS, payroll, people analytics, and digital HR practices.
-   Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced business environment.
-   A postgraduate qualification in **Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline** is preferred.

## Apply

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