Vice President - Human Resources - FinTech

Description: Key Responsibilities: HR Strategy & Business Partnership: - Define and drive the overall HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans - Act as a trusted advisor to CEO and leadership team on organization design, talent capability, and workforce planning - Build a high-performance, product-led culture aligned with company values - Lead organizational change initiatives in a scaling environment Talent Acquisition Leadership: - Build strong hiring strategies for product, engineering, sales, and corporate functions - Strengthen employer brand to attract high-quality tech talent - Improve hiring efficiency, quality of hire, and candidate experience - Partner with leadership team on workforce planning and hiring prioritisation Talent Management & Organisation Development: - Design and implement frameworks for performance management, goal setting, and career progression - Drive leadership development and succession planning initiatives - Build strong employee engagement and retention programs - Establish learning interventions aligned to evolving business needs HR Operations, Policies & Compliance: - Oversee HR operations including policies, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes - Ensure scalable HR structures and processes suited for a growing tech organisation - Drive adoption of HR tech platforms and analytics - Ensure compliance with statutory and labour regulations Stakeholder & Culture Leadership: - Partner with business leaders to solve organisation and talent challenges - Coach managers on performance and people-related matters - Drive initiatives to strengthen culture, engagement, and productivity Mandatory Experience & Skills: - 16-20 years of progressive HR experience - Must have significant HR leadership experience in Software / SaaS / Technology companies - Experience managing HR for organisations of 500-1000 employees - Strong experience across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HRBP, and HR Operations - Proven ability to partner with senior leadership teams - Experience in scaling teams in high-growth technology environments - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills - Strong understanding of talent market dynamics for tech roles Preferred Qualifications: - MBA / PGDM in HR or related field - Experience working in high-growth or PE/VC-backed organisations - Exposure to HR analytics and HR tech tools - Experience building strong employer brand in competitive talent markets Key Competencies: - Strategic thinking with execution focus - Strong business partnership mindset - Leadership presence and credibility - Change management capability - Ability to operate in fast-paced environments - High ownership and accountability