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Weekday, Inc.

Head of Human Resources

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
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Lead the end-to-end HR function for a multi-plant manufacturing group, including HR strategy, talent acquisition, compliance, employee and industrial relations, learning and development, compensation, performance management, engagement, leadership development, and HR infrastructure. Serve as a strategic advisor to promoters and senior leadership while standardizing HR practices across plant and corporate locations.
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This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: upto Rs 50 LPA

Min Experience: 15+ years
JobType: full-time

Location: Mumbai (Corporate Office, Wadala)

Industry: Manufacturing (Fully automated, multi-plant setup)

Company Size: 1800+ employees 

Seniority: Leadership Role | Reports directly to Promoters

Work Setup: 2nd & 4th Saturdays Off | On-site

We are seeking a strategic yet hands-on HR leader to head the Human Resources function for a fast-growing, professionally run manufacturing company. This role will lead HR for the group, overseeing end-to-end HR responsibilities across multiple plant and corporate locations, while working closely with promoters to shape and scale people practices.


Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned to business growth across geographies

• Lead HR operations including talent acquisition, compliance, IR/ER, L&D, C&B, and performance management

• Build a scalable HR infrastructure (systems, tools, policies) for future growth

• Drive cultural alignment, employee engagement, and leadership development

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the promoter group and senior leadership

• Act as the bridge between plant HR and corporate HR, standardizing practices across

What We’re Looking For

  • 15+ years of HR experience, including:
  • 5–10 years in plant HR roles in manufacturing environments (unionized preferred)
  • 5+ years in corporate HR, directly reporting to promoters or CEO
  • Strong HR generalist with experience building HR from scratch or scaling HR functions
  • Proven experience managing multiple locations and diverse workforce
  • Must have worked in family-managed or promoter-led companies
  • Full-time MBA or PGDM in HR from a reputed institute
  • Deep understanding of HRIS, statutory compliances, and people processes
  • Excellent communication, business acumen, and stakeholder

Good-to-have skills

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