HyrEzy Talent Solutions

Job Title: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Location:Trivandrum, Kerala, India (Hybrid / On-site)Employment Type: Full-timeAbout the Opportunity We are partnering with a fast-growing, dynamic FinTech enterprise headquartered in Kerala that is scaling its operations nationally and globally. Our client is at the intersection of financial services, digital payments, and cutting-edge technology. They are building a high-performance, future-ready workforce and are seeking an visionary Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead their people strategy, culture transformation, and organizational scaling.They operate at high velocity—where top-tier tech and financial talent, agile leadership, and compliance excellence form the backbone of their rapid growth.The Role As the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), you will serve as a strategic member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO/Board. You will own the entire human resources lifecycle, driving talent acquisition for niche tech and financial engineering roles, fostering an innovative and inclusive workplace culture, and scaling HR operations across hubs in Kerala and beyond.You won't just manage HR administration; you will act as a strategic business partner, ensuring that human capital strategy directly fuels company growth, regulatory compliance, and market expansion.What You’ll Own Strategic Workforce Planning: Design and execute long-term HR strategies aligned with the company’s hyper-growth, product expansion, and business milestones.Talent Acquisition &amp; Employer Branding: Scale the recruitment engine to attract top-tier engineering, product, data, finance, and compliance talent, positioning the company as an employer of choice in South India and nationally.Organizational Development &amp; Culture: Foster a high-performance, transparent, and agile work culture that bridges traditional financial rigor with fast-paced startup innovation.Compensation &amp; Rewards (C&amp;B): Design competitive, market-benchmarked compensation structures, ESOP policies, and performance-driven incentive plans.Leadership Coaching &amp; Succession Planning: Partner with the executive team and board to build robust leadership pipelines, mentorship programs, and management excellence.HR Operations, Compliance &amp; Risk: Oversee statutory compliance, labor laws, payroll administration, employee relations, and data privacy across all operating entities.Performance &amp; Retention Management: Implement modern OKR/KPI frameworks, continuous feedback loops, and data-driven retention strategies to minimize attrition.What We’re Looking For Experience: 12–18+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a proven track record as a CHRO, VP of HR, or Head of HR—ideally within FinTech, high-growth SaaS, banking tech, or fast-scaling startups.Domain Fluency: Deep understanding of the talent landscape for technology (AI, engineering, product) and financial services sectors.Strategic Mindset: Ability to balance empathetic employee advocacy with hard-nosed business execution and financial acumen.Change Management: Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation, scaling teams across geographies, and managing rapid headcount growth.Compliance &amp; Governance: Strong working knowledge of Indian labor regulations, statutory compliances, and corporate governance standards.Education: MBA or Post Graduate degree in Human Resources Management (XLRI, TISS, IIMs, or equivalent top-tier institutions preferred).Why Join? Executive Impact: Shape the core leadership team and direct the cultural evolution of a high-impact financial technology pioneer rooted in Kerala.Strategic Autonomy: Own the complete people roadmap, budgets, and organizational design with full board-level visibility.Growth &amp; Scale: Play a pivotal role in scaling a high-growth enterprise competing on a national and global stage.The Perks: Competitive executive compensation package, performance bonuses, lucrative ESOPs, and flexible leadership culture.Key Skills &amp; Competencies Required Executive Leadership &amp; Strategic Human ResourcesTech &amp; FinTech Talent Acquisition at ScaleOrganizational Development &amp; Culture BuildingCompensation, Benefits &amp; ESOP StructuringPerformance Management &amp; OKR FrameworksLabor Law, Statutory Compliance &amp; HR GovernanceChange Management &amp; Scaling High-Growth TeamsEmployee Relations &amp; Retention StrategyExecutive Coaching &amp; Succession PlanningData-Driven HR AnalyticsInterested candidates may apply directly or reach out to learn more about this exciting executive mandate.