About Instead Instead is a tax platform designed to help taxpayers and tax professionals collaborate to save money on taxes. As the first company in decades to receive IRS approvals to E-file 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S, and 1065 we're re-inventing a complex category. Founded in 2023, Instead combines LLMs with tax law to make tax management a continuous, proactive process rather than a dreaded annual deadline. Instead's investors include Sarah Guo from Conviction (conviction.com) and many of our customers who believe in our mission and vision. The Instead team comprises talented leaders from leading tax, financial services and fintech companies — Gusto, Intuit, Zenefits, Thomson Reuters, Wolters Kluwer, Bloomberg — as well as top tax & accounting firms such as PwC, BDO, RSM, and KPMG. Instead was a 2024 Innovation Award Finalist in CPA Practice Advisor. Instead's CEO, Andrew Argue, is a CPA and has been named Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession twice - Ones To Watch and CPA Practice Advisors 20 under 40. About This Role As our HR Manager for the India office, you will play a crucial role in building and managing our growing presence in the region. This position requires a strategic mindset, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the Indian business landscape. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies that align with our company's expansion goals while ensuring compliance with local regulations. You will also coordinate with US leadership and HR departments to help maintain global regulatory compliance. What You'll Do Drive Workplace Culture: Lead initiatives to foster a strong, inclusive, and high-performing culture, ensuring that Instead’s values are deeply embedded across the organization. Talent Strategy & Acquisition: Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans to attract, hire, and retain top talent, aligning with business objectives and growth targets. Performance Management: Lead the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, and reviews, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a high-performance culture. Organizational Development: Design and implement organizational structures and talent strategies that support business needs and drive operational excellence. Employee Engagement : Implement targeted engagement programs and recognition initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, proactively addressing concerns to maintain a motivated workforce. HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee HR operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with all labor laws and regulations. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management: Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing HR insights and recommendations to support business decisions. Employer Branding: Own and enhance employer branding initiatives to attract top talent and position Instead as an employer of choice in the market. HR Systems & Technology: Manage and optimize HR systems and technology to improve HR service delivery and data-driven decision making. Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with best practices and support a fair, inclusive workplace. What You'll Need 5-7 years of experience in human resource management Excel in aligning HR strategies with business goals, demonstrating strong business acumen and effective stakeholder management. Have a proven track record of driving DEI initiatives and building inclusive, positive workplace cultures. Are skilled in developing and implementing strategic recruitment plans that attract and retain top talent. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing senior leadership and driving HR initiatives across the organization. Have hands-on experience in HR operations, including compliance, HRIS management, and process optimization. Applicants must be willing to work in Hyderabad, India Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. We trust our team with sensitive information, so all candidates who receive and accept employment offers must complete a background check before joining us.