Head HR – Axon Developers

Axon Developers; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy in role

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

AXON DEVELOPERS, India’s leading second-home developer, seeks a Head – HR to architect and execute a strategic people roadmap across 360 Realtors and affiliates. The role centers on talent acquisition, organizational transformation, and building a high-performance culture.

The candidate will drive leadership hiring, workforce planning, and DEI initiatives while partnering with the CEO to position AXON as an employer of choice in the real estate sector.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in HR or Business Management (MBA/PGDM preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in real estate, infrastructure, or allied industries.
• Proven experience in leading HR strategy, organization design, and transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of real estate industry dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and workforce challenges.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Hands-on yet strategic mindset with a track record of building scalable HR functions from ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition lifecycle with focus on leadership hiring, engineering roles, and lateral recruitment.
• Forecast talent needs with business heads and project delivery timelines.
• Build internal TA capabilities and external recruitment partnerships for timely, high-quality hiring.
• Drive strategic sourcing, talent mapping, and proactive hiring campaigns for niche real estate roles.
• Champion digital hiring platforms, data-driven decision-making, and employer branding initiatives.
• Define and drive end-to-end HR strategy aligned with growth plans; advise CEO and senior management.
• Lead organizational transformation, culture building, and leadership development.
• Establish workforce plans including succession planning and capability development.
• Implement performance management systems (OKRs/KPIs) to drive accountability and outcomes.
• Oversee governance, policies, compliance with local labor laws, payroll, and HR audits.
• Develop learning ecosystems and leadership development frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Strategic HR

Change Management

Employer Branding

HR Analytics

DEI

People Management

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR or related

Tools

HRMS

HR Analytics Tools

Job description

AXON is India’s leading second-home developer.

AXON develops premium second homes across high-potential destinations in India, including Goa, Sindhudurg, Himachal, Ayodhya and other emerging leisure markets.

With 23 projects planned across 6 states and 5,000+ acres of prime land, AXON offers a portfolio spanning land, plotted developments, villas, branded residences and serviced living.

The company focuses on identifying strong destinations, securing high-quality land parcels and developing differentiated second-home communities with long-term ownership and service support.

Think Second Home. Think AXON.

Role Overview:

The Head – HR will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for architecting and executing a strategic people roadmap aligned with the company’s growth ambitions of the complete group including 360 Realtors, Axon Builders, Indsource International. Rosemoore, Be & Bliss, Skye Hospitality and others. This role requires a high degree of business acumen, transformation leadership, and hands-on execution to drive a high-performance culture, optimize organizational effectiveness, and position the company as an employer of choice in the real estate sector. The key priority of the role will be on the talent acquisition side.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle with a focus on leadership hiring, engineering roles, and lateral recruitment across departments.
• Collaborate with business and project heads to forecast talent needs aligned with organizational growth and project delivery timelines.
• Build and manage internal TA capabilities and external recruitment partnerships to ensure timely and high-quality hiring outcomes.
• Drive strategic sourcing, talent mapping, and proactive hiring campaigns, particularly for niche real estate and project functions.
• Champion digital hiring platforms, data-driven decision-making, and employer branding initiatives to attract and retain top-tier talent.

2.Strategic HR Leadership

• Define and drive the end-to-end HR strategy in alignment with the business vision and growth plans
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior management on all people-related matters.
• Lead organizational transformation initiatives including change management, culture building, and leadership development.
• Build future-ready workforce plans including succession planning, talent pipeline, and capability development
• Establish strong Performance Management Systems (OKRs/KPIs/Goal Setting) that drive accountability and outcomes
• Lead initiatives around organizational structuring, manpower planning, and competency frameworks.

4.Employer Branding & Employee Experience

• Position the company as a preferred employer in the real estate sector.
• Design and institutionalize best-in-class onboarding, engagement, recognition, and retention programs.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

5.HR Operations & Compliance

• Strengthen HR governance, policies, and compliance practices in line with local labor laws and industry standards.
• Oversee compensation and benefits strategy, HR analytics, HRMS implementation, and digital HR practices
• Drive standardization and process excellence across all HR functions including recruitment, payroll, and audits.

6.Leadership Development & Capability Building

• Implement learning ecosystems and leadership development frameworks to groom next-generation leaders.
• Work closely with business heads to identify critical skill gaps and lead customized development journeys.

Key Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources or Business Management (MBA/PGDM preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in real estate, infrastructure, or allied industries.
• Proven experience in leading HR strategy, organization design, and transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of real estate industry dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and workforce challenges.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Hands‑on yet strategic mindset with a track record of building scalable HR functions from ground up.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a visionary leadership team in a growth-focused organization.
• High-impact, strategic role with autonomy and influence.