We are looking for an experienced HR Manager People & Culture to lead and build the complete HR function for a growing, globally distributed organisation.

The role will be responsible for developing and implementing the organisation's people strategy, HR policies, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, statutory compliance and HR operations.

The organisation operates with a diverse workforce comprising full-time employees, fractional leaders, consultants, strategic partners and associates across multiple geographies.

The incumbent will play a key role in establishing scalable HR processes, strengthening organisational structures and building a people-centric culture that supports business growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who has experience setting up and managing HR systems independently, rather than simply administering existing processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Organisation Development

- Develop and implement the HR strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
- Drive organisation design, workforce planning, role architecture, reporting structures and manpower budgeting.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, levels and decision-making frameworks.
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and the employee handbook.
- Build HR MIS and analytics covering headcount, manpower costs, attrition, hiring TAT, employee engagement and compliance.

2. Talent Acquisition & Performance Management

- Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, including manpower planning, job descriptions, sourcing, interviewing, selection and onboarding.
- Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand talent requirements and deliver effective hiring solutions.
- Develop structured interview processes, competency frameworks and assessment tools.
- Design and implement performance management systems, goal-setting frameworks and periodic appraisal processes.
- Drive talent reviews, succession planning, employee development and retention initiatives.




- Establish effective onboarding processes for employees, consultants, fractional leaders and associates.

3. Compensation, Benefits & Learning and Development

- Develop compensation structures, salary bands, incentive plans and variable pay frameworks.
- Design and manage employee benefits, including medical insurance, accident insurance and term life insurance.
- Develop learning and development initiatives, capability frameworks and leadership development programmes.
- Identify skill gaps and implement training and development interventions.
- Leverage HR technology, HRMS platforms and AI tools to automate HR processes and improve operational efficiency.

4. Employee Engagement & Organisational Culture

- Develop initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, workplace culture and employee experience.
- Establish communication channels, employee feedback mechanisms, recognition programmes and engagement activities.
- Drive change management initiatives during organisational expansion and restructuring.
- Handle employee relations, grievances, conflict resolution and sensitive employee matters.
- Act as a trusted HR advisor to employees and senior management.

5. HR Operations, Compliance & Governance

- Ensure compliance with applicable Indian labour laws and statutory requirements, including PF, ESI, Gratuity, Skilled Tax, Shops & Establishments and applicable Labour Codes.
- Develop, implement and monitor POSH policies and processes, including Internal Committee constitution, employee awareness programmes and statutory documentation.
- Coordinate with external legal and compliance advisors for employment-related matters across international locations.




- Manage employment contracts, consultancy agreements, background verification, confidentiality agreements and documentation.
- Coordinate with Finance and Legal teams on payroll inputs, HR budgets and employment-related matters.
- Oversee HR administration, vendor management, employee documentation and related operational activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

- 5-10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with substantial experience managing the complete HR function independently.
- Proven experience in setting up HR processes, policies and systems from the ground up.
- Strong experience in HR strategy, organisation development, workforce planning and talent acquisition.
- Demonstrated expertise in drafting HR policies, employee handbooks, compensation frameworks and POSH policies.
- Hands-on experience in performance management, employee engagement, learning and development and change management.
- Strong working knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory HR compliance.
- Experience in managing diverse workforces, including permanent employees, consultants, contractual staff and senior leadership teams.
- Exposure to multi-location or international workforce management will be an advantage.
- Proficiency in HRMS platforms, HR technology and AI-enabled tools for HR automation, reporting and analytics.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage confidential matters with discretion.
- Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Management or a related discipline preferred.

Key Competencies

- Strategic HR Leadership
- Organisation Development & Design
- Talent Acquisition & Management
- HR Policy Formulation
- Performance Management
- Compensation & Benefits
- Employee Engagement & Culture Building
- Labour Law & Statutory Compliance
- POSH & Employee Relations
- HR Operations & HR Analytics
- HR Technology & AI Automation
- Change Management

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