Job Description:

We are looking for a hands-on HR Leader to scale and nurture our people function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building systems, and can balance strategic thinking with operational execution. As a trusted partner to the founder and leadership team, you will shape our culture, talent strategy, and people processes while supporting rapid business growth.

People Strategy & Culture:

- Design and execute a people strategy aligned with business goals.

- Build and sustain a strong startup culture rooted in ownership, agility, and performance.

- Act as a thought partner on organization design and workforce planning.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding:

- Own end-to-end hiring strategy (tech & non-tech roles).

- Build scalable recruitment processes suitable for rapid growth.

- Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience.

Performance & Capability Building:

- Design performance management frameworks that promote accountability and growth.

- Drive learning & development initiatives for leaders and individual contributors.

Employee Experience & Engagement:

- Create meaningful employee engagement and feedback mechanisms.

- Manage employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, engagement, exits).

- Be the go-to person for employee relations and conflict resolution.

HR Operations & Compliance:

- Set up and run HR policies, SOPs, and systems.

- Ensure statutory and labor law compliance.

- Oversee payroll and benefits.

Change & Scale Management:

- Support the organization through phases of scale, change, and transformation.

- Introduce structure without impacting startup speed and innovation.

What you'll need:

Must-Have:

- Strong business acumen with the ability to think beyond traditional HR.

- Hands-on mindset, comfortable doing both strategy and execution.

- Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence.

- 16+ years of experience partnering including working directly with senior leadership.

Nice-to-Have:

- Experience in scaling teams from early stage to growth stage.

- Exposure to HR tech implementation.

- Background in tech, product, or digital-first organizations.