Location: Mumbai
Experience: 8–15 years
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Manager – HR to drive the people agenda across the organization, focusing on Business Partnering, HR Operations, Employee Experience, and Compliance. This role will work closely with leadership to enable a high-performance Culture, Strengthen HR Processes, and ensure a Seamless Employee Lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
1. HR Business Partnering
- Partner with business leaders to drive people strategy aligned with business goals
- Act as a trusted advisor on performance, team structure, and employee engagement
- Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and org design (excluding hiring execution)
- Support managers in performance management and employee development
2. Performance Management & Talent Development
- Drive performance management cycles (goal setting, reviews, feedback)
- Identify high-potential employees and build development plans
- Partner with L&D to roll out training programs
- Handle performance improvement plans (PIPs) and capability building
3. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Oversee onboarding, confirmations, employee movements, and exits
- Ensure smooth execution of HR processes with strong SLAs
- Maintain employee records and documentation standards
- Work closely with HR Ops team to ensure operational excellence
4. Payroll, Compliance & Governance
- Oversee payroll inputs, validations, and coordination
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (PF, ESIC, PT, Gratuity, etc.)
- Manage audits and ensure adherence to labor laws and internal policies
- Drive policy formulation and governance frameworks
5. Employee Experience & Engagement
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs
- Monitor employee satisfaction and implement improvement initiatives
- Address employee grievances and ensure timely resolution
- Build a strong feedback-driven culture
6. HR Analytics & Reporting
- Track and analyze key HR metrics (attrition, engagement, performance, etc.)
- Provide insights and recommendations to leadership
- Drive data-backed decision-making in people processes
7. Stakeholder & Team Management
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Admin teams
- Manage and mentor HR Ops / HRBP team members
- Drive alignment across HR functions
Key Requirements
- 8–12 years of HR experience with strong exposure to HRBP + HR Operations
- Proven experience in managing performance, engagement, and employee lifecycle
- Strong understanding of Indian labor laws and compliance
- Experience working in a startup / product / tech environment preferred
- Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
- High ownership, execution focus, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA / PGDM in HR or related field
- Experience in scaling HR processes in a growing organization
- Exposure to HRMS tools like Keka or similar platforms
What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)
- Strong alignment between business and HR strategy
- Smooth, efficient HR operations with high employee satisfaction
- Effective performance management framework in place
- High engagement scores and reduced attrition
- Zero compliance gaps
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to shape the people function in a high-growth organization
- High visibility and direct interaction with leadership
- Ownership-driven, fast-paced environment
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