We are looking for a seasoned Senior HR Manager with 15+ years of comprehensive HR experience , including at least 5–6 years in dynamic startup environments . The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in strategic human resource management with the agility, adaptability, and hands-on execution needed to thrive in a high-growth, fast-changing ecosystem.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Strategic HR Leadership
- Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Design workforce planning strategies to support rapid scaling and organizational change.
- Drive initiatives for employer branding and talent retention.
2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development
Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior, niche, and critical roles.Build a robust talent pipeline for future growth.Develop leadership programs, succession planning, and upskilling initiatives.3. Organization Building & Culture Development
Architect HR policies, frameworks, and SOPs suitable for fast-growing startups.Foster an inclusive, high-performance, and innovation-driven work culture.Lead change management efforts to adapt to evolving business needs.4. Performance & Rewards Management
Implement structured appraisal systems, OKRs, and competency frameworks.Design competitive compensation and benefits strategies.Introduce recognition programs that motivate and retain top talent.5. Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure strict compliance with labor laws, ESIC, PF, and other statutory regulations.Develop employee relations strategies to mitigate workplace conflicts.Handle HR audits and maintain accurate employee documentation.6. HR Analytics & Insights
Track and analyze key HR metrics (attrition, engagement scores, recruitment lead time).Use data to drive evidence-based decision-making.Present periodic HR reports to management and stakeholders.Required Qualifications & Experience
Total Experience : Minimum 15 years in HR.Startup Experience : At least 5–6 years in a high-growth startup environment.Education : Master's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.Proven track record of building HR processes from scratch.Strong business acumen and ability to partner with CXOs and founders.Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills.Hands-on experience in both strategic HR planning and day-to-day HR operations .Preferred Skills
Language Preference : Proficiency in Malayalam (spoken and written).Location Preference : Candidates residing near Cochin are highly preferred.Expertise in scaling teams from 50 to 500+ employees.Proficiency in HR software (Zoho People, Keka, GreytHR, SAP SuccessFactors, etc.).Knowledge of global HR practices and remote workforce management.Show more
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Skills Required
Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Hr Analytics
