AVP (Head) - Human Resources (35 LPA)

Important Notes for Applicants

The ideal candidate is a strategic - pure HR Generalist / HR Business Partner with 10 to 15 years of experience, having worked closely & directly with founders or CEOs in high-growth startups/ organizations.

This role requires strong expertise across Strategic HR Business Partnering, Employee Experience, Performance Management, Organizational Design/Development & Culture Building.

The company name will be shared during the application process.

Applicants must be currently residing in Mumbai.

Notice period preference: Immediate to 30 days.

CTC on offer: Up to 35 LPA (Please apply only if you are within or close to this compensation band).

Priority Application Form apply here first to be processed on priority: https://forms.gle/mUGySqUBzaU8gTnWA

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About the Company

HR Interface Recruitment Consulting has been exclusively mandated to hire for our client, a fast-growing A leading global Sports Experiential Travel & Hospitality organization. With international offices in India, UAE, Singapore, and North America, this company is recognized as a premier partner for global sporting events. They are official ticketing & hospitality partners for some of the worlds most prestigious sporting properties, including the Olympics, FIFA, ICC, Wimbledon, UEFA, Manchester United, FC Barcelona, and more - also expanding into non sporting HNI Leisure travel categories as we speak.

The organization curates premium sports travel and hospitality experiences, including:

• Official match tickets & VIP hospitality
• Luxury travel packages for & centering around global sporting events
• Corporate incentive and rewards programs
• Bespoke, celebrity-led and once-in-a-lifetime experiences

Their positioning sits at the intersection of luxury travel, global sports, and high-touch hospitality for HNIs, UHNIs, and premium corporate clients.

With operations currently across India and Singapore, and planned expansion into the UAE, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth where building a strong organizational culture, scalable people processes, and a high-performance team will be critical.

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Role Summary:

Company: Experiential Sports Hospitality Leader (Name shared during process)

Official Designation: AVP Human Resources (Effectively Head - HR)

Reporting to: Founder & CEO

Years of Experience: 10 to 15 years (in core HRBP role)

CTC on Offer: Up to 35 LPA

Job Type: Full-time, On-site, Mon-Fri - 5 day work week

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai

Team Structure: Individual Contributor initially (with scope to build the HR team)

Company Presence: India, Singapore | Expansion planned in UAE

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Position Overview

• We at HR Interface Recruitment Consulting are hiring an AVP Human Resources / Head - HR canddiate to lead the entire people agenda for our client.
• This is a foundational HR leadership role, where the incumbent will work directly with the Founder & CEO to shape and implement the organizations people strategy during a critical phase of growth.
• The role will initially function as an IC / Individual Contributor HR leadership position, responsible for strengthening culture, building HR systems, and driving performance management frameworks across the organization of < 100 employees.
• Over time, the role will evolve to build and lead the HR team as the company scales across markets.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong experience as a business-savvy HR partner who understands company financials, operational growth plans, and workforce planning, and can translate these into effective people strategies & most importantly has proven experience of minimum 2 years working directly with Founders/CXOs of their companies.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Partner closely with the Founder & CEO to align HR strategy with the companys growth plans and business priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational design, culture, talent development, and performance management.
• Translate business goals into people strategies, workforce planning, and capability-building initiatives.

Culture Building & Employee Experience

• Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, organizational culture, and workplace experience.
• Build programs that reinforce the companys values, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Lead employee listening initiatives and implement improvements that enhance overall employee satisfaction and retention.

Performance Management & Organizational Effectiveness

• Design and implement robust performance management frameworks across the organization.
• Lead goal-setting cycles, performance reviews, appraisal processes, and feedback systems.
• Build mechanisms that support high performance, accountability, and merit-based growth.

HR Systems, Policies & Process Building

• Establish and strengthen core HR policies, frameworks, and operational processes that support a scaling organization.
• Drive improvements across the employee lifecycle including onboarding, development, performance reviews, and retention strategies.
• Implement HR analytics and reporting systems that support data-driven decision making.

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Partner with leadership to anticipate future capability requirements and organizational structure needs.
• Develop manpower planning strategies aligned with business expansion across India and international markets.

External Talent Partner Management / Vendor Management

• Work with specialized recruitment vendor partners to support leadership and niche hiring mandates.
• Ensure complete understanding of hiring needs in routine meetings with the Founder/CEO & work with external partners to close these roles (as there is no internal recruitment team).

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Qualifications & Must-Have Skills

• 10 to 15 years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to HR Generalist leadership roles or HR Business Partnering.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with founders, CEOs, or senior leadership teams.

Strong expertise in:

• Employee Experience, Engagement & Retention
• Labour Law, Statutory Compliances & HR Policy Handbooks as per Indian laws.
• Performance Appraisals / Performance Management
• Organizational Design & Development
• Culture Building
• HR Strategy & Business Partnering
• Workforce Planning
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to understand organizational financials and operational goals.
• Experience working in high-growth organizations, entrepreneurial environments, or scaling companies will be preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Available to join within one month of offer

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Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to work directly with the Founder & CEO and shape the organizations people strategy
• Chance to build the HR function from the ground up
• Play a key role in strengthening culture, performance frameworks, and leadership capability
• Be part of a company expanding across international markets
• A Head HR / CHRO level leadership role

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How to Apply

Apply via LinkedIn here OR if the job is closed on LinkedIn, register your details here: Application Form (we prioritize processing these applications first) https://forms.gle/mUGySqUBzaU8gTnWA

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HR Interface Recruitment Consulting is a trusted recruitment partner helping clients hire mid & senior level, high-impact talent across India, Middle East, APAC & Europe regions.

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-interface-corporate-services/

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Do Connect with our hiring consultant on Linkedin: Clarissa Edwards - Sr Search Consultant - HR Hiring Practice at HR Interface Recruitment Consulting (Add on Linkedin) to stay updated on similar opportunities.

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If your profile is shortlisted, we look forward to exploring what makes you the perfect fit for this exciting opportunity.