Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition - Improve the speed and quality of hiring across tech and business teams - Build an in-house talent acquisition function - Work closely with hiring managers to plan workforce needs - Set up structured processes for sourcing, screening, and closing candidates - Improve employer branding on platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn - Manage relationships with external recruiters where needed Org Design and Performance - Design Org structures and define roles clearly - Drive KPI and goal-setting processes across the company - Ensure quarterly reviews and monthly check-ins are completed - Create leadership development and training programs People Operations - Oversee onboarding, offboarding, payroll inputs, leave tracking, and compliance - Maintain clean and up-to-date HR documentation - Automate recurring tasks and improve the efficiency of existing HR processes - Implement and manage the HRMS (Keka or equivalent) Strategic HR Partnering - Advise founders on people strategy, headcount planning, and compensation - Review workforce cost reports and manage them with the finance team - Prepare reports for the board and investors on HR-related matters Culture, Compliance, and Policy - Maintain company policies and ensure clear communication - Build employee trust while driving accountability and discipline - Ensure compliance with labor laws, PF, ESI, POSH, etc. - Run surveys and check-ins to understand employee engagement Example Goals You Will Own - Time-to-hire under 45 days for business, 60 for tech - 100 percent onboarding and benefit setup within 5 working days - Monthly people dashboards with 100 percent data accuracy - 95 percent offer-to-join conversion - 100 percent KPI creation and check-ins across teams Ideal Candidate Persona - Has worked in Series A or Series B startups, preferably in B2B SaaS or Fintech - Has built a high-performing team from scratch or turned around an underperforming team - Not afraid of doing hands-on work, but also able to operate at a strategic level - Able to push back on founders when needed, but works closely with them - Brings structure, discipline, and reliability to a fast-moving team - Strong with hiring and managing people processes, but also understands business needs - Good at simplifying things and getting them done without over-complication Preferred Skills - Startup Experience: Prior experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment is a plus. - Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically and align HR initiatives with business goals. - Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels. - Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills: Ability to analyze complex situations and make sound decisions. - Passion for People: A genuine passion for creating a positive and supportive work environment. - Performance Management: Good expertise in creating a high-performance culture, with a specific focus on OKRs and KPIs management. - Labour Law Compliance: Good experience in managing various labour law compliances and staying up-to-date with the latest amendments. Qualifications Must-Have - 6+ years of total experience with 2+ years in a Lead HR or similar role - Strong hiring background across tech and business roles - Experience managing or coaching junior HR team members - Hands-on with HR tools and systems - Deep understanding of Indian labor laws and compliance Good to Have - MBA or equivalent from a Tier 1 B-School - Past experience supporting founders or CXOs directly - Built or run campus hiring, L&D, or structured performance review systems

Gurgaon/Gurugram

TartanHQ -  Lead  - Human Resources 

Job Description for TartanHQ -  Lead  - Human Resources  in TartanHQ Solutions Private Limited in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (6-8) years of experience. Apply Now!