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Head of Human Resources (NBFC)Location: GurgaonReporting to: Co-FoundersWhy this role exists?One of our portfolio companies (Licensed NBFC) is scaling rapidly and needs a strategic HR leader who can build people practices that keep pace with a regulated, fast-growing lending business. You’ll be the steward of culture, compliance, and capability, owning everything “people” from day one.What you’ll do?Strategic HR LeadershipCraft a 3-year people roadmap aligned to AUM and branch-expansion targets.Partner with founders on org design, workforce planning, and leadership hiring.Talent Acquisition & Employer BrandHire top-tier talent across credit, collections, and tech; reduce time-to-hire to Position the company as an employer of choice in NBFC/FinTech circles.Culture & EngagementEmbed a purpose-driven culture rooted in transparency, customer empathy, and compliance.Launch engagement initiatives and pulse surveys; act on feedback quickly.Performance & RewardsRoll out OKR-linked performance management and variable-pay plans that reward portfolio quality, risk management, and customer NPS.Design benefits that balance cost, compliance, and employee wellbeingCompliance & Risk MitigationOwn all labour-law and RBI-mandated people-practices; ensure nil penalties.Anticipate litigation risks; manage grievances and disciplinary actions fairly.People Operations & AnalyticsBuild lean HR Ops—payroll, exits, HRMS—delivering > 99 % accuracy.Use data (attrition, CTC/AUM, DEI ratios) to advise leadership.Team BuildingHire and coach a full-stack HR team (TA, HRBP, L&D, Ops).Foster continuous learning via internal academies and external certifications.Ideal profile10–12 years of progressive HR experience, at least 5 years in NBFC/Banking/FinTech; hands-on with RBI or SEBI-regulated environments.Built or scaled HR in high-growth business.Proven credibility with founders/CXOs; comfortable challenging and coaching them.Strong command of labour law, compensation design, and talent analytics.Excellent written & verbal communication; fluency in English and Hindi.Values-driven, ethical, and resilient under pressure.What’s in it for youRun the people charter end-to-end—green-field ownership is rarely available at this scale.Competitive cash + ESOPs; pay aligned with NBFC benchmarks.Work with mission-driven founders and a flat, transparent culture.Opportunity to influence financial inclusion at scale.Budget - 60-65 lakhs + ESOPs