Chief Human Resources Officer - Consulting/BFSI

About the Role: Vahura has been mandated to lead a confidential search for a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for a client based in Mumbai. This is a confidential leadership search and further details regarding the organisation and mandate will be shared selectively with relevant candidates during the process. The Mandate: The CHRO will lead the people agenda across areas including: - HR strategy and transformation aligned with the organisation's growth priorities - Organisation design and capability building for the next phase of scale - Leadership, succession and senior talent management - Performance, rewards and talent frameworks - Culture and change management - Building and strengthening the HR function, systems and processes - Acting as a trusted adviser to the Board/Managing Committee and senior leadership - Translating strategic priorities into initiatives that are practical, implementable and measurable - Remaining sufficiently hands-on and close to the business, rather than operating purely at a policy or advisory level Who We Are Looking For: We are looking for an accomplished HR leader with approximately 20 - 27 years of experience and a strong academic and professional track record. The individual should ideally bring: - Significant experience working in complex, high-performance and talent-intensive environments - A demonstrated ability to engage with, advise and influence CEOs, Boards, Management Committees and senior business leaders - Experience leading meaningful HR or organisational transformation - Strong exposure to leadership development, succession, organisation design, culture and talent strategy - The ability to balance strategic thinking with execution - Strong commercial orientation and an understanding of how the people agenda connects with broader business priorities - The gravitas and confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders, while building trust and consensus - A track record that demonstrates sustained progression, quality of experience and leadership impact Preferred Background: We are particularly interested in HR leaders who have built their careers across environments such as: - Consulting - BFSI - Financial Services - Global Banks - Investment Banking - Private Equity or Investment Platforms - Big Four or Professional Services - Technology and other sophisticated knowledge-led businesses Candidates from adjacent sectors with a similarly strong pedigree and experience managing complex senior stakeholder environments may also be considered. Location: Mumbai. Candidates currently based elsewhere should be open to relocating to Mumbai.