Senior Manager People & Culture

We are looking for a Sr. Manager – People & Culture to build and run the HR function from scratch. This is a high-ownership, leadership-track role where you will drive Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Culture, and Performance Systems end-to-end.

This is not a maintenance role — you will create, scale, and own the entire People function with direct access to founders.

• Own end-to-end hiring (sourcing → screening → closure)
  
• Build strong hiring pipelines across all levels
  
• Reduce dependency on founders for hiring execution
  

• Manage HR systems (Zoho People or equivalent)
  
• Oversee onboarding, offer letters, attendance, payroll inputs
  
• Ensure compliance (PF, ESI, POSH)
  

• Drive structured performance cycles (goal-setting, reviews)
  
• Implement A/B/C player tagging
  
• Ensure regular tracking and reporting
  

• Drive engagement surveys and initiatives
  
• Implement recognition & rewards programs
  
• Embed company values into hiring and daily operations
  

• Build structured onboarding programs
  
• Drive AI adoption across teams
  
• Execute quarterly L&D calendar
  

• Strengthen employer brand through JDs and hiring narrative
  
• Align hiring communication with company mission
  

• 5–8 years of HR experience
  
• Minimum 3 years in standalone or high-ownership HR role
  
• Proven track record of closing 15+ roles independently
  
• Experience in building HR systems from scratch (greenfield)
  
• Strong understanding of HR metrics (time-to-hire, attrition, etc.)
  
• Experience in performance management cycles
  
• Exposure to AI tools in HR workflows
  

• Build HR function from zero to scale
  
• Work in an AI-first organization
  
• Strong career progression to Head/CPO level
  
• High-impact role with business visibility
  

• Flexible Leave Policy
  
• WFH and Out of Office opportunities on requirement and condition
  
• Performance Recognition
  
• Dynamic Career Growth
  
• Statutory benefits as per industry standards
  
• High ownership, performance-driven work culture
  
• Opportunity to manage a critical function in a growing organization