HR Generalist - Startup/Manufacturing

We are a fast-growing Electric Vehicle (EV) startup driving Indias clean mobility revolution. Our mission is to build sustainable transportation solutions that make energy efficient and eco-friendly mobility accessible to all. As we scale rapidly, were looking for a passionate HR Generalist who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment and can help us build a strong people foundation.

Role Overview:

As an HR Generalist, you will be a key enabler of our people strategy from recruitment and culture building to compliance and performance management. Youll partner with leadership to attract, develop, and retain talent while nurturing a purpose-driven and agile work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

- Manage end-to-end hiring for engineering, manufacturing, and corporate roles.

- Collaborate with department heads to understand manpower requirements.

- Conduct interviews, negotiate offers, and ensure seamless onboarding.

- Build and maintain a strong employer brand through social and campus engagement.

2. People Operations & HR Compliance:

- Maintain employee records, attendance, and payroll coordination.

- Ensure compliance with labor laws, ESIC, PF, and startup HR best practices.

- Draft and update company policies, HR handbooks, and SOPs.

3. Employee Experience & Culture Building:

- Drive employee engagement programs aligned with startup culture and mission.

- Serve as a point of contact for employee queries, feedback, and conflict resolution.

- Promote a transparent, collaborative, and high-performance culture.

4. Performance & Learning:

- Facilitate goal-setting, reviews, and appraisal processes.

- Identify training needs and coordinate skill-development sessions.

- Support managers in developing career paths for high-potential employees.

5. Strategic HR Support:

- Provide people insights and analytics to leadership.

- Contribute ideas to strengthen organizational structure and retention strategy.

- Support leadership with headcount planning and HR dashboards.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in HR, Business, or related field.

- 26 years of experience in HR (startup or manufacturing/EV experience preferred).

- Strong understanding of HR operations, compliance, and recruitment.

- Excellent communication, empathy, and people management skills.

- Proficiency in HRMS tools, Google Workspace/MS Office.

- Self-driven, adaptable, and aligned with sustainability-driven values.

Why Join Us:

- Be part of Indias clean mobility revolution.

- Build HR systems and culture from the ground up.

- Work closely with founders and leadership in a high-growth environment.

- Competitive compensation and fast-track career growth.