Manager – People & Culture

Illumine - Powered by Purpose

Illumine is a leading childcare management platform that simplifies administrative and communication tasks for preschools and daycare centers. By integrating features like attendance tracking, billing, parent communication, and lesson planning into a single intuitive interface, Illumine empowers educators to focus on nurturing young minds.

Headquartered in the United States, Illumine has a growing international footprint with operations in Bengaluru (India), the UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia. With a strong commitment to innovation and a user-first approach, Illumine is transforming early education through smart technology and seamless digital experiences

Your Role in Our Story

Manager – People & Culture

• Partner with leadership to design and implement people strategies that enable growth and retention
• Lead end-to-end HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.
• Drive people engagement initiatives to foster belonging, collaboration, and motivation across teams
• Support the Finance team with HR-related requirements and coordinate on people-related data as needed.
• Act as a trusted advisor for managers and employees, ensuring transparent and empathetic communication.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations and company HR policies
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and well-being programs to create a positive workplace experience.
• Use HR analytics to track engagement, performance, and retention, and recommend actionable insights.
• Facilitate leadership development and capability-building programs.
• Build strong relationships across the organization, becoming a cultural ambassador and people advocate.
• Mentor junior HR team members and promote continuous improvement across HR functions.

We’d Love to See your superpowers

• 5–7 years of HR experience

  , preferably in IT/Tech or fast-paced growth environments.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, policies, and statutory compliance.
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience with HRMS tools and HR analytics for data-driven decision-making.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with a people-first mindset.
• A track record of building and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and engaging work culture.

Location

5 Days work from office

Powered by People, Backed by Perks

• Competitive salary
• Learning & Certification Sponsorship
• Mediclaim Benefit
• Flexible working hours
• Collaborative and inclusive workspace
• Opportunities for Growth & Impact
• Enjoy opportunities to grow and make a real impact on our brand.