About the Company

A globally recognized premium consumer brand is entering the India market, starting with its first presence in Delhi. Known for delivering a high-end, experience-led retail environment, the brand is now building its India team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a zero-to-one journey in a globally respected organization.

Role Overview

We are looking for an HR Manager who can set up and lead the entire people function from scratch for the India business. This role requires someone who is both strategic and hands-on, with strong experience in startup environments. You will work closely with the founding India team to build the culture, hire the right talent, and establish scalable HR processes aligned with a premium customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Setup & Strategy

- Build the HR function from the ground up including policies, processes, and systems

- Design and implement HR frameworks aligned with global standards and local compliance

- Partner with leadership to define org structure, hiring plans, and culture

2. Talent Acquisition

- Lead end-to-end hiring across roles including front-line staff, store managers, and corporate team

- Build strong talent pipelines, especially for customer-facing premium roles

- Ensure high-quality hiring aligned with brand ethos and service standards

3. Culture & Employee Experience

- Build a strong, premium, people-first culture from day one

- Design onboarding and training experiences aligned with global brand standards

- Drive engagement, retention, and performance management frameworks

4. HR Operations & Compliance

- Set up payroll, benefits, contracts, and HRMS systems

- Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws and regulations

- Establish clear documentation and governance practices

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

- Act as a trusted partner to leadership on all people-related matters

- Collaborate with global teams to localize and implement best practices

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 7 to 10 years of HR experience, with strong exposure to startup or early-stage environments

- Experience in setting up HR functions from scratch is strongly preferred

- Strong hiring experience, especially for customer-facing or retail roles

- Hands-on, execution-focused, and comfortable working in ambiguity

- Strong understanding of HR operations and compliance in India

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

- Opportunity to build the India HR function from the ground up

- Work with a globally respected premium brand entering a high-growth market

- High ownership role with direct impact on culture and team building

- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment