Working Mode: Onsite

Location: Hyderabad

Position: Permanent | Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of People to establish and lead the HR function for a growing, multi-business group with diverse business operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on HR leader who can build people processes from the ground up, drive organisational growth, and create a robust people-oriented work culture. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working closely with the Founder and taking complete ownership of the HR function.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Establish and lead the HR function, developing policies, processes, and people practices from the ground up.
- Drive end-to-end talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruitment strategies aligned with business requirements.
- Lead the recruitment and development of the Business Development team as an immediate priority.
- Design and implement structured onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and retention initiatives.
- Develop compensation structures, salary bands, incentive plans, and HR policies.
- Establish HR systems, processes, documentation, and statutory compliance practices.
- Partner with the Founder and leadership teams on organizational development and strategic people-related decisions.




- Build a positive workplace culture and ensure consistent HR practices across business operations.
- Track HR metrics, identify improvement areas, and implement initiatives to enhance employee experience and organisational effectiveness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 7-12 years of relevant, hands-on HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or other non-IT industries.
- Proven experience in setting up or scaling an HR function or team.
- Strong expertise in talent acquisition, HR operations, compensation and perks, and employee lifecycle management.
- Experience working closely with founders and senior leadership teams.
- Ability to independently manage and build HR functions in a growing organisation.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Based in Hyderabad or willing to relocate.

What Are We Looking For:

A proactive, business-oriented HR professional who enjoys building processes, taking ownership, and shaping the people function in a growing organisation.

If you are someone who can build, lead, and strengthen the HR function rather than simply manage existing processes, we would love to hear from you!

Please share your updated resume at [email protected]

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