Head - Human Resources (Talent Acquisition Lead), Bhopal

JobItUs; Bhopal; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in Bhopal is seeking a Head - Human Resources (Talent Acquisition Lead) to shape its leadership hiring and HR processes in a stable FMCG environment. The role reports to the Managing Director and requires 10-14 years of relevant experience.

The incumbent will own end-to-end sales leadership hiring, oversee corporate hiring across Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain, build strong sourcing networks, and collaborate on workforce planning and succession strategies to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, consumer, or regional manufacturing.
• 10-14 years of experience in HR/TA roles.
• Proven experience hiring for sales leadership; corporate roles across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hiring for sales leadership roles across geographies.
• Lead senior corporate hiring across Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and HO functions.
• Build and manage relationships with search consultants, referral networks, and direct sourcing channels.
• Partner with the MD and function heads on workforce planning and succession for critical roles.
• Introduce structured hiring processes - JDs, interview frameworks, candidate tracking, offer management.
• Provide functional oversight to the plant HR team for worker hiring and site compliance.
• Establish foundational HR policies, onboarding, and compliance processes.
• Set up Performance Management and goal-setting frameworks.
• Partner with leadership on organisation design and people decisions.
• Take on broader HR leadership as the function matures.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

HRBP

Labour Compliance

People Strategy

Planning & Execution

Job description

Head - Human Resources (Talent Acquisition Lead)
Location: Bhopal (Head Office)
Reports to: Managing Director
Industry: FMCG - Detergents, Agarbattis, Soaps, Spices, Salts
Experience: Minimum 10-14 years
CTC: ₹10-15 LPA (negotiable based on experience)

The organization has a stable leadership team, structured operations, and a committed workforce, offering professionals the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term careers while contributing to the next phase of growth.

Role Summary

This role is part of the organization’s ongoing strengthening of its Human Resources function, with a primary focus on Talent Acquisition for key business roles. The position will play a critical role in attracting and building high-quality leadership talent across sales and corporate functions, while contributing to the continued evolution of HR processes and people practices in line with the company’s growth. The role involves close collaboration with senior leadership and functional heads, along with managing a HR team.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Own end-to-end hiring for sales leadership roles across the company’s operating geographies
• Lead senior corporate hiring across Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other HO functions
• Build and manage relationships with search consultants, referral networks, and direct sourcing channels
• Partner with the MD and function heads on workforce planning and succession for critical roles
• Introduce structured hiring processes - JDs, interview frameworks, candidate tracking, offer management
• Provide functional oversight to the existing plant HR team for worker hiring and site compliance

HR Build-Out (Progressive)

• Establish foundational HR policies, onboarding, and compliance processes
• Set up Performance Management and goal-setting frameworks
• Partner with leadership on organisation design and people decisions
• Take on broader HR leadership as the function matures

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 10-14 years of experience in FMCG, consumer, or regional manufacturing
• Substantial time in Talent Acquisition or HRBP roles
• Proven experience in hiring for sales leadership roles, particularly in Central and North India
• Experience hiring for corporate roles in established organizations

Skills and Attributes

• Strong industry network across FMCG talent pools
• Ability to effectively position opportunities within a stable, growth-oriented organization
• Hands-on execution mindset with the ability to build simple, workable systems
• Working knowledge of labour compliance and HR fundamentals
• Willingness to be based in Bhopal with regional travel as required

What the Role Offers

• Direct engagement with senior leadership, including the Managing Director
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to people and talent strategy in a well-established organization
• Long-term career growth with increasing leadership responsibilities
• A stable, values-driven work environment with strong business fundamentals
• Competitive compensation along with the advantages of being based in Bhopal
• Opportunity to work with and scale trusted, long-standing consumer brands