Human Resources Director

SolveCube is an award winning AI enabled Talent Solutions Platform for middle and senior level professionals. SolveCube is working with global consulting firms, mid and large enterprises across Asia Pacific and Middle East to fulfill their talent needs for permanent, short-term, part-time, interim and turnkey assignments.

One of our clients, is an innovative and fast-growing startup in the space technology sector, holding the patent for design and manufacturing of single-piece rocket engine. As a high-growth, mission-driven company, we are looking for a visionary Director / VP Human Resources who can build and scale our HR function while aligning people strategy with business goals.

Role Overview

The Director / VP HR will be a strategic partner to the leadership team, responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that foster innovation, attract top talent, and build a high-performance culture. This role is ideal for a senior HR leader with a blend of aerospace engineering background and deep HR expertise, who understands the nuances of scaling technology-driven organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

Partner with the CEO and leadership team to design and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s growth and innovation goals.

Establish HR policies, practices, and systems for a fast-growing startup environment.

Serve as a cultural steward, fostering an environment of collaboration, agility, and innovation.

Talent Management & Acquisition

Build strategies to attract, hire, and retain top aerospace, engineering, and technology talent.

Establish university relations and industry partnerships to create a strong talent pipeline.

Oversee leadership development and succession planning.

Organization Development & Culture

Drive initiatives that strengthen organizational design, leadership capabilities, and change management.

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the organization.

Build employee engagement programs that foster a culture of innovation, trust, and ownership.

Performance & Learning

Develop and oversee performance management frameworks aligned with company goals.

Implement learning and development programs tailored for engineers, scientists, and technical teams.

Build leadership capability across all levels of the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Design competitive compensation structures aligned with global aerospace and technology benchmarks.

Introduce innovative benefits that cater to startup culture and technical talent.

Work with the board / leadership on ESOPs and long-term incentive plans.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, aerospace industry regulations, and global HR best practices.

Establish ethical HR practices that balance agility with governance.

Candidate Profile

Education :

Bachelor’s in Engineering (Aerospace / Mechanical / Electrical preferred) with a Master’s in HR / Business Administration (desirable).

Experience :

15+ years of HR leadership experience, with at least 7+ years in aerospace / space technology / engineering-intensive industries.

Proven track record of building HR functions from the ground up in a startup or high-growth environment.

Strong understanding of aerospace / space industry talent requirements and challenges.

Strategic thinker with hands-on ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to balance innovation, compliance, and organizational growth