Manager - Human Resources - IT

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Planning

- Design and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals

- Drive workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and talent pipeline development

- Lead org design and change management initiatives in a dynamic startup setup

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

- Collaborate with leadership to build a strong hiring plan across tech, product, and support functions

- Improve employer branding through campaigns, social presence, and candidate experience

- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes (sourcing to onboarding)

Performance & Culture

- Implement OKRs, performance management frameworks, and feedback culture

- Foster a high-performance, value-driven culture through engagement programs

- Conduct HR audits, employee surveys, and pulse checks regularly

HR Operations & Compliance

- Oversee payroll, attendance, and statutory compliance (ESI, PF, Shops & Establishments, etc.)

- Maintain and regularly update HRMS

- Develop and roll out policies, handbooks, and SOPs

Employee Experience & Development

- Plan and lead L&D programs tailored for a fast-scaling tech startup

- Drive initiatives around mental well-being, DEI, and leadership development

- Act as a coach and partner to team leads and founders

Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of experience in core HR functions, with at least 2 years in a tech startup

- Strong understanding of scaling HR processes in high-growth environments

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- Proven ability to balance strategy with execution

Preferred

- MBA in HR or relevant field

- Experience in setting up HR from scratch in an early-stage or Series A/B startup