Founding HR Manager

• Job Title: Founding HR Manager
• Location: Janakpuri
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• About the Role:

We are looking for a highly driven and execution-focused Talent Acquisition Lead to build and lead our recruitment function. This role will be responsible for designing hiring strategies, managing recruiters, partnering with business leaders, and ensuring that the company attracts and hires top talent efficiently.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-growing, founder-led environment and should have a proven track record of hiring across Sales, Operations and Corporate functions.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Recruitment Strategy & Execution:
• * Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• * Develop hiring strategies aligned with business goals.
• * Create and maintain a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates.
• * Manage hiring across Sales, Operations, Software developer, B2B Services,
• others.
• Team Leadership:
• * Lead and mentor Recruiters and Talent Acquisition Executives.
• * Set hiring targets and monitor recruiter performance.
• * Ensure consistency in candidate evaluation and interview processes.
• Stakeholder Management:
• * Work closely with Department Heads and Leadership to understand hiring needs.
• * Conduct hiring planning meetings and prioritize critical positions.
• * Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and challenges.
• Candidate Experience:
• * Ensure a professional and positive experience throughout the hiring process.
• * Maintain timely communication with candidates.
• * Improve offer acceptance and joining rates.
• Recruitment Analytics:
• * Track recruitment KPIs and prepare weekly/monthly dashboards.
• * Analyze hiring funnel metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• * Optimize sourcing channels and recruitment costs.
• Employer Branding:
• * Strengthen the companys employer brand on LinkedIn and other platforms.
• * Support recruitment campaigns, referral programs, and campus initiatives where relevant.
• Required Experience:
• * 5–8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
• * At least 4 years of experience leading a recruitment team.
• * Proven success in hiring for Sales, Operations, and B2B Services roles.
• * Experience working in fast-growing organizations.
• * Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRMS platforms such as Keka is preferred.
• Preferred Background:
• Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly preferred:
• * IT Training
• * Professional Education
• * EdTech
• * B2B Services
• * SaaS
• * Technology-enabled businesses
• Core Skills:
• * Talent Acquisition Strategy
• * Candidate Sourcing
• * Interviewing & Assessment
• * Team Leadership
• * Stakeholder Management
• * Recruitment Analytics
• * Negotiation & Offer Management
• * Employer Branding
• * Excellent Communication
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• * Average Time-to-Hire: 25 days or less
• * Offer Acceptance Rate: 90% or higher
• * Joining Ratio: 85% or higher
• * Hiring Target Achievement: 95%+
• * Hiring Manager Satisfaction: 4.5/5 or higher
• * Cost per Hire: Within approved budget
• Leadership Qualities:
• * Ownership mindset
• * Strong execution skills
• * Bias for action
• * Data-driven decision making
• * Excellent communication
• * High accountability
• * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who is not just a recruiter but a hiring leader—someone who can build recruitment processes, coach recruiters, partner with business leaders, and consistently deliver high-quality hires that support the companys growth.

• Compensation & Benefits:
• * Annual CTC: ₹0 – ₹0, (based on experience and performance)
• * Performance Bonus: Up to 10–15% of annual CTC based on hiring KPIs and business goals
• * Annual salary review based on performance
• * Paid leaves as per company policy
• * Learning and development opportunities
• * Fast-track career growth in a high-growth organization