Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 5000000 - Rs 20000000 (ie INR 50-200 LPA)

Min Experience: 12 years

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead our end-to-end people function and drive a high-performance culture. The ideal leader will bring deep expertise in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and organizational development, along with the ability to shape HR strategy that scales with a fast-growing, people-centric organization. If you are passionate about building strong teams, nurturing talent, and creating a workplace where people thrive, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a forward-looking HR strategy aligned with the organization's long-term business goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on workforce planning, talent priorities, and organizational health.
• Lead, mentor, and empower the HR team across all verticals including recruitment, HR operations, L&D, employee relations, and culture.

2. Talent Acquisition (TA)

• Build an innovative and scalable Talent Acquisition strategy that attracts top-tier talent across levels and functions.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment operations, ensuring hiring quality, efficiency, and a strong employer brand.
• Implement data-driven hiring practices and selection frameworks to reduce time-to-hire while improving talent fit.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast hiring needs and maintain a robust talent pipeline.

3. Talent Management (TM)

• Architect a comprehensive Talent Management framework encompassing performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and internal mobility.
• Build structured talent reviews, competency frameworks, and capability-building programs tailored to various career stages.
• Guide managers and teams on setting clear goals, providing continuous feedback, and driving accountability.
• Establish robust processes to identify high-potential talent and prepare them for future leadership roles.

4. Culture, Engagement & Organizational Development

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-trust culture that motivates employees and aligns with the company’s values.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, pulse surveys, and action planning to continuously improve employee experience.
• Drive change management strategies to support new initiatives, organizational transformations, and scaling efforts.

5. Compliance, Governance & HR Operations

• Ensure HR policies, compensation structures, and people practices are compliant, competitive, and reflective of market standards.
• Oversee HR analytics and dashboards to track metrics related to hiring, retention, engagement, performance, and workforce productivity.
• Implement technology-led HR solutions to increase efficiency and enhance the employee lifecycle.

6. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Technology, and business heads to ensure seamless execution of HR initiatives.
• Lead communication and alignment on key talent decisions across senior leadership.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 12–20 years of progressive HR experience with solid exposure to Talent Acquisition and Talent Management.
• Demonstrated success in leading HR teams and influencing leadership at a strategic level.
• Strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and a data-first approach to decision-making.
• Excellent people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in high-growth, dynamic, or multi-location organizations is preferred.