Chief Human Resources Officer

HYrEzy Tech Solutions; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HYrEzy Tech Solutions in Kerala is scaling its HR function for hyper-growth across India and beyond. The CHRO will shape people strategy, culture transformation, and organizational design, reporting to the CEO/Board and leading talent acquisition for niche tech and financial engineering roles.

The role requires 12–18+ years of progressive HR leadership, preferably in FinTech or high-growth startups. MBA or postgraduate HR qualification is preferred, with a track record in leadership pipelines,

Qualifications

• 12–18+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• FinTech or high-growth startup experience preferred.
• MBA or postgraduate HR qualification preferred.
• Experience in CHRO, VP HR, or Head of HR roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy, culture transformation, and organizational design.
• Scale recruitment for niche tech and financial engineering roles.
• Design competitive compensation structures and ESOP policies.
• Partner with the executive team and board on leadership pipelines and governance.
• Oversee payroll, compliance, labor laws, and data privacy.
• Implement OKR/KPI frameworks and data-driven retention strategies.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Compensation design

ESOP policies

OKR/KPI frameworks

Data privacy

Education

MBA or Post Graduate in HR

Job description

We are partnering with a fast-growing, dynamic FinTech enterprise headquartered in Kerala that is scaling its operations nationally and globally. Our client is at the intersection of financial services, digital payments, and cutting-edge technology. They are building a high-performance, future-ready workforce and are seeking a visionary Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead their people strategy, culture transformation, and organizational scaling. As the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), you will serve as a strategic member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO/Board. You will own the entire human resources lifecycle, driving talent acquisition for niche tech and financial engineering roles, fostering an innovative and inclusive workplace culture, and scaling HR operations across hubs in Kerala and beyond.

Design and execute long-term HR strategies aligned with the company’s hyper-growth, product expansion, and business milestones. Scale the recruitment engine to attract top-tier engineering, product, data, finance, and compliance talent. Foster a high-performance, transparent, and agile work culture. Design competitive, market-benchmarked compensation structures, ESOP policies, and performance-driven incentive plans. Partner with the executive team and board to build robust leadership pipelines and mentorship programs. Oversee statutory compliance, labor laws, payroll administration, employee relations, and data privacy. Implement modern OKR/KPI frameworks and data-driven retention strategies.

12–18+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within FinTech or high-growth startups. Deep understanding of the talent landscape for technology and financial services sectors. Ability to balance empathetic employee advocacy with business execution and financial acumen. Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and managing rapid headcount growth. Strong working knowledge of Indian labor regulations and corporate governance standards. MBA or Post Graduate degree in Human Resources Management from top-tier institutions preferred. Preferred: Experience as a CHRO, VP of HR, or Head ofHR. Preferred: Experience in high-growth SaaS or banking tech.