Head -HR

Job Description – Head Human Resources

Company Overview 

Visista Insurance Broking & Risk Management is a Hyderabad-based insurance and risk advisory firm with 24+ years of experience delivering insurance solutions across Property, Casualty, Liability, Employee Benefits, and Enterprise Risk Management. The company serves clients across Energy, Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, IT/ITES, Manufacturing, and Government sectors.

Position Details

Job Title: Head – Human Resources
Location: Hyderabad
Industry: BFSI / Insurance / Service Industry
Experience Required: 10+ Years

Role Overview

We are looking for a strategic and execution-focused HR leader to build and lead the HR function across Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement & Retention, Learning & Development, Compliance, and Performance Management. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in scaling HR operations, driving hiring excellence, implementing HR systems, and building high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (40%)

• Partner with business and functional leaders to understand manpower requirements and hiring priorities
• Develop clear job descriptions and hiring strategies for multiple business functions
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle within defined hiring SLAs:
  • Senior Roles – 3 Months
  • Mid-Level Roles – 2 Months
  • Junior Roles – 1 Month
• Implement and optimize ATS/HRMS platforms for recruitment tracking and hiring efficiency
• Build employer branding and talent pipeline strategies

Employee Engagement & Retention (30%)

• Design and execute employee engagement initiatives and retention programs
• Drive feedback mechanisms, recognition programs, and communication frameworks
• Improve employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention metrics
• Foster a positive, performance-driven work culture

Learning & Development (20%)

• Build and execute leadership development and learning interventions
• Design Sales L&D and capability-building programs
• Identify and nurture high-potential employees and future leaders
• Create measurable training outcomes and leadership pipelines

Labour Law Compliance (5%)

• Review and maintain HR policies aligned with labour laws and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with legal/compliance experts for adherence to statutory guidelines
• Ensure timely communication and implementation of policy updates

Performance Management (5%)

• Design KPI/OKR-linked performance management systems
• Implement bonus and variable pay frameworks aligned with business goals
• Ensure performance evaluation processes are transparent and effective
• Drive smooth adoption across teams and leadership

Required Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent
• 10+ years of HR leadership experience
• Prior experience in Insurance, BFSI, Financial Services, or Service Industry preferred
• Hands-on experience with ATS and HRMS tools