AVP HR

Job Description Role: AVP Human Resources Location: Bangalore Salary: Market competitive pay + variable performance-based component Who Are We BimaKavach is reimagining how Indian businesses access protection - with technology, speed and simplicity at the core of everything we do. We proudly serve 4,000+ companies, including names like BSNL, Daikin, The Whole Truth, and CleverTap, and are backed by top investors like Waterbridge, Blume, Arali, and Eximius. Our mission To safeguard every Indian business by 2047. Our mindset Bold, fast-moving and customer-obsessed. Join us at BimaKavach and be part of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape how insurance works for millions of businesses. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and ambition and help build the future of SME insurance in India. Job Overview We are looking to appoint a credible and strategic AVP Human Resources to lead the HR function at BimaKavach. This leadership position demands a blend of strategic vision and operational excellence, with expertise in talent acquisition, HR business partnering, organizational design, and employee experience. The incumbent will work closely with the leadership team to build scalable HR systems, drive a high-performance culture, and align the people strategy with the company's growth objectives. Key Responsibilities - Act as the senior HR business partner to leadership, shaping workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies while building stakeholder credibility. - Partner closely with business leaders to understand insurance industry specific sales and leadership talent needs and craft strategic hiring plans aligned with revenue and growth goals. - Architect a scalable, agile talent acquisition engine by leveraging proactive outreach, market mapping, and networks in Insurance to attract high-impact talent. - Drive lateral hiring for critical leadership, sales, and functional roles, with a strong focus on candidates from the insurance ecosystem. - Establish a performance management framework from the ground up - defining OKRs/KPIs, enabling continuous feedback, and linking performance outcomes to rewards and career progression. - Oversee HR operations excellence-compensation, benefits, compliance with labor laws, HR data integrity, and smooth adoption of HR systems. - Manage vendor relationships, research and implement tools, and ensure seamless integration of HR systems (e.g, Keka). - Lead talent management initiatives including succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential employee programs to build internal capability. - Analyze retention, promotion, hiring, and diversity metrics to drive data-backed HR decisions and continuous improvement. - Build and reinforce a culture of ownership, transparency, and high performance through engagement programs, recognition initiatives and robust feedback loops. - Identify training and upskilling needs, coordinate programs, and track effectiveness to ensure capability building at all levels. - Collaborate with the IT team to improve HR platforms, streamline processes and ensure scalability for a fast-growth environment. - Mentor and develop the HR team, enabling them to operate as strategic business enablers. Experience And Required Skills - 8-12 years of proven HR experience, including 4+ years in a senior leadership role in fast-growth or startup environments. - Prior experience in Insurance is preferred. - Experience scaling talent acquisition for high-growth teams and implementing HR frameworks. - Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Keka) and managing HR databases. - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to partner across all levels. - Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Skilled in negotiation, consensus building, and handling multiple priorities under tight timelines. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with responsiveness and quick problem-solving ability. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.