Head Human Resource

Rucha Consultancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rucha Consultancy, based in Mumbai, seeks a Head of Human Resources to design and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives and culture building.

You will lead HR across talent acquisition, leadership development, governance, compensation, and change management, partnering with the MD and departmental heads to drive organizational performance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR leadership experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to link HR to business growth.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and ethical judgment.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and meet tight timelines.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and exposure to global HR practices.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company HR strategy in line with the business vision.
• Serve as trusted advisor to the executive leadership on people-related matters.
• Design scalable HR models for workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.
• Establish HR metrics and dashboards to measure organizational effectiveness and impact.
• Drive talent acquisition strategies and leadership development programs.
• Shape culture, engagement, and change management during growth or restructuring.

Skills

Leadership in HR

Strategic HR

HR analytics

Employee relations

Change management

Executive advisory

Job description

Job Description for - Head of Human Resources

Reporting Time- 09:30 to 06:30

Reporting To- GM / Managing Director

Coordination with- All Departmental Heads/in-house HR team/ Management.

Will Be In charge/Responsible for-

Designing, reviewing, and implementing HR strategies, frameworks, and processes that align with business objectives culture building, compliance, and talent strategy.

Professional Skills-

• 12+ years in HR with leadership experience across strategic and operational HR domains
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link HR strategies to business growth.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and ethical judgment.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver under tight timelines.
• Strong command over Indian labour laws and exposure to global HR practices .
• Exceptional leadership,stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities-

1. HR Strategy & Organizational Alignment

• Lead the development and execution of the companys HR strategy in alignment with the overall business vision.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on all people-related matters.
• Design scalable HR models for workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.
• Establish key HR metrics and dashboards to measure organizational effectiveness and HR impact.

2. Talent & Leadership Development

• Develop and drive talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier talent.
• Implement leadership development programs, coaching frameworks, and high-potential employee pathways.
• Provide advisory support on leadership transitions, executive onboarding, and team effectiveness.

3. Culture, Engagement & Change Management

• Shape and reinforce a high-performance, values-driven organizational culture.
• Lead cultural transformation and change management initiatives during growth, restructuring, or M&A phases.
• Conduct employee engagement assessments and design interventions for improvement.

4. Compensation & Benefits

• Provide strategic input on compensation structures, incentive schemes, and benefits policies.
• Benchmark HR practices with industry standards to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
• Oversee compensation reviews, salary band creation, and reward systems.

5. HR Policy, Compliance & Governance

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and handbooks in compliance with labour laws and industry norms.
• Guide the business in maintaining legal and ethical HR practices, minimizing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support grievance redressal mechanisms and internal investigations as needed.

6. HR Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor and upskill internal HR teams to elevate their strategic capabilities.
• Define HR operating models, roles, and responsibilities across the function.
• Conduct HR audits, skill-gap analyses, and develop HR capability-building roadmaps

Key Deliverables:

• HR Strategy & Roadmap
• Talent Acquisition & Retention Plan
• Leadership Development Framework
• Policy & Compliance Handbook
• Organizational Design Blueprint
• Culture & Engagement Scorecard