Human Resource (HR)Head- Pune

Industry & SectorA mid-stage technology products and services company operating in the IT & software engineering sector, delivering cloud-native solutions and enterprise-grade applications to B2B clients. We are hiring an on-site Head of Human Resources to lead people strategy and scale talent operations from our Pune office.Primary Title: Head of Human Resources (HR Head - Pune)Role & ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the end-to-end HR strategy aligned to business goals: workforce planning, talent pipeline, culture, and organizational design.Lead talent acquisition and employer branding for technical and functional roles—develop sourcing strategies, hiring KPIs, and interview frameworks to reduce time-to-hire and improve quality of hire.Design and manage compensation & benefits programs, job-leveling, and reward frameworks that retain top performers while controlling cost.Own HR operations: HRIS administration, payroll oversight, HR policies, statutory compliance (Indian labour laws), and vendor management for on-site operations.Drive performance management, leadership development, learning programs, and succession planning to build bench strength and improve productivity.Act as senior employee relations advisor—resolve complex people issues, lead change management initiatives, and foster an inclusive high-performance culture.Skills & QualificationsMust-HaveProven HR leadership experience in technology/software companies with responsibility for end-to-end HR functions.Demonstrable expertise in talent acquisition, compensation & benefits design, and organizational development.Hands-on HRIS experience (implementation/administration) and working knowledge of payroll & HR operations.Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance, and employee relations best practices.Track record of implementing performance management, L&D interventions, and succession planning.Excellent stakeholder management skills; experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.PreferredExperience with payroll platforms and HR analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau).Prior exposure to scaling HR functions in start-up or high-growth product engineering environments.Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM/PHR) or advanced training in organizational development.Benefits & Culture HighlightsCompetitive compensation and performance-linked incentives with clear career progression paths.Opportunity to shape people strategy in a growing tech organisation—high visibility role working closely with executive leadership.Collaborative, on-site Pune HQ environment focused on employee development and ownership.This role is on-site in Pune and is ideal for a senior HR leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution across recruitment, operations, compliance, and people development. If you excel at building scalable HR systems and leading cultural transformation in technology teams, we want to hear from you.Skills: compensation & benefits,organizational development,performance management,hr strategy,talent acquisition,employee relations