Job Title: Senior Manager – People & Culture

Location: Kolkata (HQ)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting To: Founder & CEO + Advisor – People & Culture

Experience: 5–8 Years

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

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

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

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

Culture & Engagement
Drive engagement surveys and initiatives
Implement recognition & rewards programs




Embed company values into hiring and daily operations

Learning & Development
Build structured onboarding programs
Drive AI adoption across teams
Execute quarterly L&D; calendar

Employer Branding
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)
Solid understanding of HR metrics (time-to-hire, attrition, etc.)
Experience in performance management cycles
Exposure to AI tools in HR workflows

Why Join Us
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
Versatile 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
Prospect to manage a critical function in a growing organization

📌 Senior Manager €“ People & Culture Kolkata
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