Head of Human Resources

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Salary range: upto Rs 50 LPA

Min Experience: 15+ years

JobType: full-time

Location: Mumbai (Corporate Office, Wadala)

Industry: Manufacturing (Fully automated, multi-plant setup)

Company Size: 1800+ employees

Seniority: Leadership Role | Reports directly to Promoters

Work Setup: 2nd & 4th Saturdays Off | On-site

We are seeking a strategic yet hands-on HR leader to head the Human Resources function for a fast-growing, professionally run manufacturing company. This role will lead HR for the group, overseeing end-to-end HR responsibilities across multiple plant and corporate locations, while working closely with promoters to shape and scale people practices.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned to business growth across geographies
• Lead HR operations including talent acquisition, compliance, IR/ER, L&D, C&B, and performance management
• Build a scalable HR infrastructure (systems, tools, policies) for future growth
• Drive cultural alignment, employee engagement, and leadership development
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the promoter group and senior leadership
• Act as the bridge between plant HR and corporate HR, standardizing practices across

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of HR experience, including:
• 5-10 years in plant HR roles in manufacturing environments (unionized preferred)
• 5+ years in corporate HR, directly reporting to promoters or CEO
• Strong HR generalist with experience building HR from scratch or scaling HR functions
• Proven experience managing multiple locations and diverse workforce
• Must have worked in family-managed or promoter-led companies
• Full-time MBA or PGDM in HR from a reputed institute
• Deep understanding of HRIS, statutory compliances, and people processes
• Excellent communication, business acumen, and stakeholder

Good-to-have skills

HR