AQUILAW is a full services law firm, through diversity among its lawyers, chartered accountants and a competent support system, AQUILAW specializes in various industry sectors as well as corresponding practice areas to provide solutions, driven towards long term goals of its clients. AQUILAW has offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad. Our team consists of 20 Partners and 1 Executive Director along with a blend of principal, senior & junior associates. AQUILAW's core practice areas include real estate, infrastructure, projects, technology, data privacy, logistics, corporate & commercial, employment and labour, banking & finance, environment, electricity, policy, international trade laws, dispute resolution including international arbitration & litigation, direct taxes and GST/Indirect Tax. Role Overview We are looking for an experienced HR professional to independently lead and oversee the Human Resources function for our Mumbai office. The role will involve developing and implementing HR strategies, strengthening people-management practices, driving talent acquisition and performance management and fostering a positive, engaging and high-performance work environment. The individual will be expected to take complete ownership of the HR function, work closely with the Firm’s Partners and leadership team and independently drive HR initiatives aligned with the Firm’s organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop, review and implement HR policies, processes and practices in alignment with the Firm’s objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end talent acquisition process across all levels, from manpower planning and candidate sourcing to interviews, compensation negotiations and onboarding, with independent ownership of the entire process.




• Work closely with Partners and Practice Heads to identify hiring requirements and ensure timely closure of positions.
• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, induction, confirmation, performance reviews, career progression and exit formalities.
• Lead and manage the Firm’s Performance Management System (PMS), including goal-setting, Balanced Scorecards (BSCs), performance parameters and periodic review mechanisms.
• Coordinate with Partners and Practice Heads to establish individual and team targets and monitor performance against defined objectives.
• Drive appraisal, increment, promotion and performance improvement processes based on performance outcomes and management inputs.
• Develop and implement employee engagement, talent development and retention initiatives.
• Maintain health work environment to ensure timely and effective resolution of workplace grievances and concerns.
• Identify talent gaps and drive learning and development initiatives to enhance employee capabilities and career growth.
• Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and consistency of HR practices across the office.
• Oversee Mumbai HR operations, including attendance, leave management, database management, payroll coordination.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, statutory requirements and internal HR policies.
• Prepare and analyse HR reports, dashboards and presentations covering recruitment, attrition,



retention, performance and manpower costs.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to the leadership team on HR matters and organisational development.
• Independently drive HR initiatives, identify areas for improvement and strengthen HR systems and processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters and work closely with the Firm’s Partners and leadership team.
• Take ownership of HR-related challenges and ensure timely execution of decisions and initiatives. Qualification & Experience
• MBA / Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in HR, preferably in a consulting firm, law firm or similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience in independently managing the complete HR function.
• Strong exposure to talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, HR policy development and organisational development.
• Experience in working closely with senior leadership and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of employment practices, HR processes and applicable statutory requirements. Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage the HR function with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and execution capabilities.
• Robust analytical, reporting and presentation skills.
• Proactive, approachable and solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with flexibility.

📌 Senior Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Aquilaw
📍 Mumbai