People Manager

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
  

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
• Manage the HRMS (Keka or equivalent)
• Manage various Benefits across multiple platforms.
  

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, and other relevant regulations
• 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
• 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

• 5+ years of total experience with 2+ years in a head of HR or similar role
• Strong hiring background across tech and business roles
• Hands-on with HR tools and systems
• Deep understanding of Indian labor laws and compliance
  

Good to Have

• MBA or equivalent
• Past experience supporting founders or CXOs directly
• Built or run campus hiring, L&D, or structured performance review systems