Senior Manager – People & Culture

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
  

Requirements

• 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
  

Benefits

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  Flexible Leave Policy
  
  


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  WFH and Out of Office opportunities on requirement and condition
  
  


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  Performance Recognition
  
  


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  Dynamic Career Growth
  
  


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  Statutory benefits as per industry standards
  
  


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  High ownership, performance-driven work culture
  
  


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  Opportunity to manage a critical function in a growing organization