About DarHa One DarHa One is building a next-generation financial platform that blends AI-driven credit, rural inclusion, and sustainable impact. From agri-lending to NBFC services, we operate at the intersection of finance, technology, and purpose. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for underserved customers while creating long-term value for employees, investors, and the communities we serve. Why this role matters As our first Head of HR, you will architect the people strategy that powers hyper-growth. You will own the full employee life-cycle—talent acquisition, culture, performance, compliance, and leadership development—so our teams can innovate safely and scale boldly. In a fast-moving NBFC–fintech context where regulations, technology, and talent expectations evolve daily, your work will shape not just HR policy but the very fabric of the company. Key responsibilities Design and execute a modern people strategy. You will translate DarHa One’s five-year plan into a pragmatic roadmap covering talent forecasting, employer branding, DE&I objectives, and succession pipelines. Lead end-to-end talent acquisition. You will build data-driven hiring funnels, maintain a 30-day median time-to-hire, and cultivate relationships with universities, professional networks, and niche fintech talent pools. Institutionalise performance and rewards. You will roll out OKR-linked appraisal cycles, market-benchmarked compensation, and equity-linked incentive plans that balance individual impact with team success. Scale culture with intent. You will codify our values into everyday rituals—onboarding journeys, quarterly town-halls, recognition programmes—and measure engagement through pulse surveys and attrition analytics. Ensure rock-solid compliance. You will oversee all labour-law, POSH, ESIC, PF, and RBI-mandated HR filings, working closely with Legal and Audit to maintain zero non-compliance findings. Champion learning and leadership. You will design a 70-20-10 learning architecture, introduce mentorship circles, and prepare high-potential talent for future CXO and business-head roles. Optimise HR technology. You will select and implement an HRIS that integrates payroll, HR analytics, and a self-service employee portal, leveraging automation for at-scale accuracy. Act as strategic adviser. You will counsel the CEO and Board on organisational health, workforce planning, and change-management during M&A, new product launches, and geographic expansion. Foster well-being and resilience. You will launch mental-health support, flexible leave constructs, and “Recharge Fridays” to guard against burnout as we grow. Represent DarHa One externally. You will project our employer brand at industry forums, build campus ambassador programmes, and contribute to our thought leadership on future-of-work topics. What success looks like after 12 months Leadership bench strength that covers 120 % of critical roles. Voluntary attrition < 5 % and employee engagement score ≥ 80 %. Zero statutory or RBI-related HR compliance gaps. An award-winning employer-branding campaign that positions DarHa One among India’s Top 20 emerging workplaces. What we’re looking for 8+ years of progressive HR leadership in high-growth fintech, NBFC, or tech-enabled services; at least three years owning the HR P&L. Proven track record of building HR from the ground up, including HRIS rollout and data-centric decision-making. Deep knowledge of Indian labour legislation, RBI NBFC HR standards, and POSH compliance. Ability to balance people empathy with commercial rigour—ideal candidates have partnered closely with CEOs or Boards in venture-backed or PE-backed settings. Excellent stakeholder-management, negotiation, and storytelling skills; you can influence from shop-floor to boardroom. MBA/PGD in HR, Organisational Psychology, or equivalent; SHRM-SCP / SPHR certification preferred. What we offer Competitive salary plus performance-linked bonus and employee equity. Ownership of a “clean sheet” HR roadmap with genuine board sponsorship. A mission-driven culture where innovation, integrity, and inclusion drive decisions. Flexible work arrangements, comprehensive health cover for family, and learning stipends. The chance to redefine finance for millions while accelerating your own leadership journey. Ready to build the people engine of a next-gen fintech? Send your resume careers@darhaone.com with subject line “Head of HR – [Your Name]” . We review applications on a rolling basis and value diverse perspectives—every qualified applicant will receive consideration. DarHa One is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Show more Show less
About DarHa One DarHa One is an early-stage NBFC-fintech that delivers fully digital loans to India’s rural and MSME customers. We are laying our technology foundation from scratch, so every senior hire joins as a co-builder—someone who takes true ownership and shares in meaningful equity, not just salary. If you thrive on first-principles engineering, RBI-grade compliance, and the satisfaction of improving financial inclusion at scale, DarHa One is an ideal home. Role Overview As Head of Tech you will design, build, and secure our cloud-native lending core while meeting stringent RBI requirements. Your mandate spans architecture, information security, reliability, hiring, and roadmap execution—turning today’s MVP into a platform ready for ten-times growth, all while working shoulder-to-shoulder with the founding team in Surat. Key Responsibilities Platform Development Architect and code end-to-end lending workflows—customer onboarding, origination, disbursement, collections—and expose them through secure, well-documented APIs. Integrate seamlessly with credit bureaus, KYC services, banking partners, payment gateways, and Account Aggregator (AA) rails to keep the system future-proof. Compliance & Security Translate RBI IT-governance and data-localisation mandates into platform design from day one. Implement role-based access controls, encryption at rest and in transit, audit trails, and privacy-by-design processes, and prepare artefacts for regulatory inspections and audits. Operations & Reliability Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing suites, monitoring, alerting, disaster-recovery drills, and an incident-response playbook while managing cloud budgets and ensuring 99.9 % uptime. Team & Strategy Hire, mentor, and retain a high-calibre team across back-end, front-end, and SRE disciplines (initially 5–15 engineers). Maintain a living technology roadmap aligned with product and risk priorities, and provide concise updates to the leadership team and Board. Must-Have Experience & Skills Depth over tenure—minimum six years of hands-on engineering in fintech or banking, including at least two in senior technical leadership. Direct ownership of platforms compliant with RBI, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, or similar regulations. Proven success building and scaling on AWS, GCP, or Azure using infrastructure-as-code, container orchestration, and modern DevSecOps practices. Solid grasp of IAM, key management, vulnerability management, and audit preparation. Nice-to-Have Experience with NBFC or regulated lending stacks (micro-finance, personal loans, SME finance). Certifications in cloud or information security (e.g., CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer). How We Compensate We follow a skin-in-the-game philosophy : cash salaries are lean and calibrated for Surat’s cost of living; the larger upside comes through a leadership-level equity grant that vests over four years. The exact mix is tailored for each leader, ensuring alignment between personal success and company growth. Why Join Us Shape a greenfield tech stack—no legacy code, only modern tools and your best ideas. Work directly with founders who value speed, ownership, and principled engineering. See tangible impact: every line of code improves credit access for small businesses and farmers nationwide. How to Apply Email your resume to careers@darhaone.com with the subject “Head of Tech – [Your Name]”. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. DarHa One is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Show more Show less
Location Surat, Gujarat — fully on-site . Candidates already based in Surat are encouraged to apply. Why this is an exciting opportunity Darha One is an early-stage NBFC-fintech building a cloud-native lending platform for rural and MSME customers. Because we’re still in the first-20-hires phase, our first dedicated HR professional gains unmatched visibility and the chance to shape culture from scratch. If you enjoy variety—drafting a job post at 9 a.m., running a candidate screen before lunch, onboarding a new joiner in the afternoon, and polishing leave records before you head home—this role lets you see tangible impact every single day. What you’ll do Recruit and build the team: write and post job ads, source candidates via LinkedIn and local networks, conduct friendly screening calls, manage interview calendars, and keep every applicant informed. Coordinate offers and onboarding: draft offer letters, explain our cash-plus-equity packages, gather documentation, and run a Day-1 checklist that makes new hires feel valued and productive. Own everyday people ops: maintain tidy digital employee files, manage leave and attendance data, update a lightweight HRIS, and liaise with the payroll vendor so everyone is paid correctly and on time. Lay policy and compliance groundwork: help refine concise leave, PF, insurance, and POSH policies that meet statutory norms; keep registers up to date so we’re always audit-ready. Nurture culture and engagement: organise monthly town-halls, pulse surveys, birthdays, and small events that keep our growing team connected and energised. Jump into any “people” task: whether it’s pulling an HR data report for founders or following up on a vendor invoice, you’ll give momentum to whatever needs doing. What you’ll bring 2–4 years of blended recruiting and HR-ops experience in a start-up or fast-growing SME. Working knowledge of Indian labour basics—PF, ESI, leave norms, Shops & Establishments. Strong written and verbal communication; you can represent Darha One professionally with candidates and vendors. Comfort with LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Sheets/Excel, and at least one lightweight ATS or HRIS. A builder’s mindset that spots a gap, creates a quick process or template, and moves forward—no red tape required. What we offer Immediate impact and visibility —your efforts directly shape Darha One’s first-generation culture and talent brand. Career runway —as headcount grows you can evolve into HRBP, total-rewards, or people-analytics tracks. Equity upside —a sensible Surat-market salary paired with meaningful stock options so you share in the value you help create. Supportive founders —work side-by-side with leaders who value transparency, speed, and people-centric decisions. For questions or to express interest, reach out anytime at careers@darhaone.com . Darha One is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Show more Show less