Head of Human Resources

**How to Apply** If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by filling out the application form using the link below: https://southseasdistilleries.com/admin/job\-details/head\-human\-resources Kindly complete all the required details in the form. Only applications submitted through this link will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps. **Position :** Head – Human Resources **Location :** Mumbai **Experience Required :** 20\+ years **Working Days :** Monday \- Saturday **Job Type :** Full Time About the Role We are seeking a seasoned, execution\-driven Head of Human Resources to lead and strengthen the organization’s people function. This is a high\-trust leadership role responsible for establishing structured HR systems, enforcing policy discipline, strengthening team accountability, and ensuring seamless workforce management. The Head of HR will act as a strategic partner to leadership while ensuring strong operational control across recruitment, performance management, compliance, and employee governance. The role requires sound judgment, structured execution capability, and the ability to independently drive outcomes across departments. **Key Responsibilities** **1\. HR Strategy \& Leadership** * Develop and implement the organization’s HR strategy aligned with business objectives * Partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational structure * Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives * Strengthen performance culture and accountability standards **2\. Talent Acquisition \& Workforce Planning** * Oversee recruitment strategy and senior\-level hiring * Ensure structured hiring processes and evaluation frameworks * Monitor manpower planning and budgeting * Improve quality of hire and retention strategies **3\. Performance Management \& Culture** * Lead structured performance appraisal cycles * Establish measurable KRAs/KPIs across functions * Drive performance review discipline * Promote accountability and ownership culture **4\. HR Operations \& Compliance Oversight** * Ensure compliance with statutory labor laws and regulatory requirements * Oversee payroll governance, documentation, and HRMS discipline * Maintain audit\-ready employee records and policy documentation * Strengthen internal controls and HR process governance **5\. Employee Engagement \& Organizational Stability** * Drive structured employee communication and engagement initiatives * Manage employee relations matters with maturity and discretion * Address workplace issues with balanced judgment * Maintain a professional and disciplined work environment **6\. Team Leadership \& Capability Building** * Lead and mentor the HR team * Ensure grooming, professionalism, and alignment with company standards * Drive capability development within the HR function * Build structured reporting and review mechanisms **Key Responsibilities** **1\. HR Strategy \& Organizational Planning** * Develop and implement a structured HR strategy aligned with business goals * Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organization design, and manpower budgeting * Build succession planning and leadership capability frameworks * Strengthen accountability culture across teams **2\. Talent Acquisition \& Controlled Hiring** * Oversee structured recruitment processes with clear evaluation frameworks * Ensure every hire has defined KRAs, reporting structure, and accountability from Day 1 * Monitor hiring quality, cost, and timeline discipline * Prevent unstructured or reactive hiring decisions **3\. Performance Management \& Discipline** * Design and enforce structured performance appraisal cycles * Establish measurable KRAs/KPIs across functions * Drive performance reviews without delay or follow\-up from leadership * Implement structured performance improvement plans (PIP) where required * Ensure underperformance is addressed through documented action **4\. HR Operations \& Compliance Governance** * Ensure full statutory compliance and labor law adherence * Maintain audit\-ready employee records and documentation * Strengthen HRMS utilization and digital record management * Conduct periodic internal compliance audits * Oversee payroll governance and documentation accuracy **5\. Employee Relations \& Escalation Management** * Resolve employee issues with fairness, discretion, and clarity * Prevent unnecessary escalation to leadership * Maintain professional and disciplined workplace standards * Strengthen grievance handling systems **6\. Team Leadership \& Capability Building** * Lead and structure the HR team with defined accountability * Ensure grooming, professionalism, and brand\-aligned communication standards * Drive manager training on people discipline and accountability * Conduct structured review meetings with department heads **7\. Reporting \& Leadership Visibility** * Develop monthly HR dashboards covering headcount, attrition, hiring status, performance metrics, and compliance risks * Provide leadership with clear visibility on workforce stability and talent gaps * Highlight risks proactively with actionable recommendations **Key Skills \& Competencies** * Strong governance and policy enforcement capability * Independent decision\-making with sound business judgment * High documentation accuracy and process discipline * Ability to drive accountability across senior managers * Strong conflict resolution and escalation handling skills * Strategic thinking combined with operational rigor * High discretion, integrity, and confidentiality * Professional presentation and executive presence **What Success Looks Like** * HR operates with structured systems and minimal leadership intervention * New hires are onboarded with clarity, accountability, and defined performance expectations * Performance cycles are completed on time without reminders * Underperformance is addressed promptly through documented corrective action * Compliance and documentation are audit\-ready at all times * Workforce reporting provides leadership with clear, actionable insights * Team discipline, professionalism, and ownership visibly improve * Leadership is freed from day\-to\-day HR firefighting