Designation: Lead – People & Culture Company: Equalifi

Location:
Mumbai (On-site)

Experience:
2–5 Years Reporting to: Founders / Core Leadership Team About EqualifiEqualifi is a premier professional ecosystem dedicated to the financial services industry. We build high-trust communities (Eqclique) and deliver world-class executive education and certification programs (in Wealth Management, Family Offices, Alternative Investments, etc.). We are a fast-moving, high-ownership team, and we are looking for a People & Culture Lead to ensure our internal team is just as high-performing and tightly-knit as the communities we build. The RoleThis is not a traditional, desk-bound HR job. As the first dedicated People & Culture Lead, you will own the entire employee lifecycle. You will act as a strategic partner to the founders and a champion for the team. Your mission is to build a vibrant, high-performance culture, attract top-tier talent, and ensure our operations run seamlessly so the rest of the company can focus on growth.

Key Responsibilities
1. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
• Own the end-to-end hiring process: from writing compelling

job description
s and sourcing candidates to interviewing, negotiating offers, and closing top talent quickly.
• Build a pipeline of passive candidates for critical roles in education, community management, and investments.
• Ensure every candidate—whether hired or not—has a premium, respectful experience that reflects Equalifi’s brand. 2. Culture, Engagement & Retention
• Design and execute initiatives that keep a fast-paced team engaged, motivated, and aligned with Equalifi’s core values.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, conflict resolution, and day-to-day pulse checks.
• Plan and execute team-building events, offsites, and regular check-ins that foster a high-trust environment. 3. Performance & Growth
• Implement and manage a lightweight, effective performance review framework (KPIs/OKRs)



that drives accountability without creating bureaucracy.
• Work with leadership to identify skill gaps and coordinate internal/external learning & development (L&D;) opportunities. 4. HR Operations & Administration
• Manage end-to-end HR operations: onboarding, payroll coordination, leave management, and exit formalities.
• Ensure 100% compliance with statutory regulations (PF, ESI, Gratuity, POSH, etc.) and maintain secure, accurate employee records.
• Oversee basic office administration and vendor management to ensure a smooth, well-equipped workspace. What We Are Looking For
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Experience:
2–5 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Talent Acquisition. Experience in a startup, EdTech, financial services, or fast-paced professional services workplace is a strong plus.
• The "Builder" Mindset: You don’t just maintain systems; you build them. You are comfortable operating with high autonomy and figuring things out without a massive HR team behind you.
• People Person with High EQ: You can read the room, handle confidential matters with absolute discretion, and build trust with everyone from interns to founders.
• Compliance Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of Indian labor laws and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, etc.).
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using HRMS tools, ATS platforms, and Google Workspace.
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Education:
MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or a related field.

What We Offer
• Founder-Level Exposure: You will work directly with the leadership team, influencing how the company is built and scaled.
• True Ownership: The freedom to experiment, implement new HR tech, and design culture initiatives your way.
• Ecosystem Access: Unmatched networking and learning opportunities within the Indian financial services and alternative investments space.
• Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-linked incentives. To apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover note (telling us what kind of culture you want to build) to [email protected], with the subject line "Application – Lead, People & Culture".

📌 Lead- People (Mumbai)
🏢 Equalifi
📍 Mumbai