Head - Human Resources - D2C

Our Client is looking for a dynamic and strategic HR Head to lead our people agenda across functions. This individual will work closely with the founders and leadership team to build an agile, performance-driven, and employee-centric organization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in scaling teams, driving culture, and aligning HR strategies with business objectives in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership:

- Partner with leadership to design and execute HR strategies aligned with the company's growth plans.

- Translate business goals into talent strategies and workforce planning.

- Build and scale HR systems, tools, and policies for a growing organization.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding:

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for business-critical roles, focusing on speed and quality of hire.

- Build a strong employer brand through internal initiatives and external platforms.

- Design and implement talent pipelines for tech, marketing, and operations roles.

Performance & Culture:

- Institutionalize a performance management framework that is transparent and outcome-driven.

- Strengthen the company culture through rituals, feedback loops, and leadership training.

- Drive employee engagement and retention through data-led insights and initiatives.

People Operations & Compliance:

- Own HR operations including compensation, HRMS, policies, and compliance.

- Ensure legal and statutory compliance across HR practices.

- Lead compensation benchmarking and design competitive total rewards programs.

Learning & Development:

- Build learning paths and capability development programs for key talent pools.

- Create a high-impact onboarding and continuous learning culture.

Key Requirements:

- 10+ years of HR experience with at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership role.

- Prior experience in scaling HR in a high-growth startup or D2C environment is preferred.