Senior Vice President Human Resources (PSS08026)

Personnel Search Services Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Search Services Group seeks a Senior Vice President – Human Resources to lead the HR function for a rapidly expanding jewellery brand in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR leadership experience, guiding both corporate and retail operations.

Responsibilities include developing HR strategies, driving talent acquisition, enhancing performance management, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. The role requires strong stakeholder management skills and a strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage large, distributed workforce environments.
• Deep knowledge of HR strategy, compliance, and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive talent acquisition across corporate and retail/store operations.
• Enhance performance management and succession planning frameworks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

HR strategy

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Education

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Overview

The premium jewellery brand has rapidly grown to become one of India’s leading silver jewellery players. With a vision to make authentic, elegant, and fine jewellery accessible, the company has expanded into 14 & 18K gold collections featuring lab-grown diamonds. Headquartered in Bangalore, it continues to scale through strong brand partnerships and a growing retail presence.

Position Overview

The Senior Vice President – Human Resources will lead and strengthen the overall HR function, driving organizational growth and building scalable people processes across corporate and store operations. This strategic leadership role partners closely with business heads to shape culture, talent, and capability development across a fast-growing retail organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive talent acquisition across corporate and retail/store operations.
• Build and enhance performance management, succession planning, and leadership development frameworks.
• Oversee employee engagement, culture-building, and retention initiatives.
• Manage compensation, benefits, rewards, and HR budgeting processes.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory regulations, and HR policies.
• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and organizational structures.
• Partner with business heads to support expansion and workforce planning.
• Lead learning & development, capability building, and training programs.
• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Drive HR analytics, MIS reporting, and process automation initiatives.
• Mentor and lead the HR team across multiple locations and stores.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage large, distributed workforce environments and lead HR teams across multiple locations.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of HR strategy, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, compliance, and labor laws.
• Industry Exposure: Prior experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, or QSR sectors preferred.
• Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

• Lead the complete HR function for a rapidly scaling consumer brand.
• Shape people strategy across both corporate and retail operations.
• Partner directly with senior business leadership to drive organizational growth.
• Build and institutionalize high-impact HR systems and culture frameworks.
• Play a pivotal role in expanding a premium brand with national visibility.