Talent & Culture Manager

Job Title: Talent & Culture Manager

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Why Join Us?

• Build from scratch:

  Help establish the HR function in a fast-scaling consumer brand

• Shape the team:

  Recruit and develop talent across one of India’s fastest-growing retail categories

• Own your impact:

  Work directly with founders and influence every department

• Fast-paced, values-driven:

  Join a culture rooted in agility, creativity, and excellence

• Grow with us:

  As the company expands, your team, scope, and leadership will grow too

About the Company

We are building one of India’s most exciting lab-grown diamond brands. In just 6 months, we’ve scaled from 0 to 6 retail stores with a rapidly growing omni-channel presence. The company is backed by marquee investors.

We’re a small, fast-moving team with a bold vision. This is a rare opportunity to shape the journey of a category-defining brand from the ground up. Backed by decades of design and craftsmanship experience, we are redefining fine jewellery with bold, modern designs.

Role Overview

Talent & Culture Manager

Retail hiring will be a core focus — you will drive recruitment and scale store teams across multiple cities, ensuring service standards and culture remain strong. You'll work directly with the founders to shape the organization’s design, talent strategy, and employee experience.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building from zero, and wants to create a modern, people-first HR function.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Retail Hiring

• Lead end-to-end hiring across corporate and retail roles — with a strong focus on store hiring (salespeople, managers, trainers)
• Build a high-velocity, multi-location hiring engine for new store launches
• Develop sourcing strategies and partnerships to attract top frontline talent
• Standardize interview processes and hiring SOPs

Culture & People Development

• Define and champion company culture and values
• Design onboarding programs for both HQ and store staff
• Lead employee engagement and team-building initiatives
• Launch L&D programs to upskill both office and retail teams

HR Systems & Compliance

• Set up and manage HR systems (onboarding, payroll, performance, leave)
• Ensure compliance with labour laws across states and employee types
• Work with finance and legal on contracts, audits, and policies

Strategic HR Partnering

• Advise founders on org design and long-term team structure
• Drive performance management and career progression frameworks
• Use people analytics to inform decision-making around retention, engagement, and productivity

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• 8–12 years of HR experience with a strong focus on talent acquisition
• Experience in retail hiring across multiple cities
• Background in high-growth consumer brands, ideally across both corporate and frontline roles
• Solid understanding of HR operations, systems, and compliance
• Strong communication skills and people-first approach
• High ownership mindset with a bias for action
• Comfort in working independently and scaling HR from zero