About the Role
We are looking for a strategic, execution-driven, culture-first Head of HR to build and scale the entire people function of 63SATS — India’s fastest-growing cybersecurity company.
This role requires someone who has set up HR from the ground up in a tech or cybersecurity startup, scaled teams from 0→1 and 1→100, and built a high-performance, ownership-driven culture.
The ideal candidate is a builder, not an administrator — someone who enjoys designing systems, processes, culture, and structures that enable an ambitious company to grow rapidly, globally, and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy & Leadership
- Build the People Strategy aligned with 63SATS’ business, revenue, and product goals.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, COO, CTO, and leadership team.
- Set up a high-performance organizational design for rapid scale (India + global markets).
- Drive workforce forecasting, succession planning, and leadership development.
2. Culture Building & Org Health
Build and protect a culture of ownership, accountability, speed, and empathy.Launch a Culture Operating System with rituals, communication norms, leadership behaviours, and feedback loops.Drive 63SATS’ employer brand internally and externally.3. HR Policies & Governance
Create and institutionalize all HR policies end-to-end :Hiring & onboardingLeave & attendancePayroll & compensationProbation, confirmation & performance cyclesExit & final settlementRemote / hybrid workingCybersecurity & compliance policiesEnsure complete compliance with labour laws, POSH, PF / ESI, Shops & Establishments Act, etc.Implement risk-free contractual frameworks for an M&A-active, cybersecurity-focused enterprise.4. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Build a world-class hiring engine to support high-velocity recruitment across tech, cybersecurity, AI, engineering, sales, and operations.Introduce competency mapping, hiring scorecards, and structured interviews.Develop relationships with recruitment agencies, cybersecurity communities, and engineering colleges.5. Learning, Development & Capability Building
Create a complete L&D ecosystem for cybersecurity, AI, sales, and leadership teams.Implement :Skill matricesContinuous learning journeysManager enablementLeadership development programsPartner with external trainers and certification bodies (e.G., CISSP, CEH, SOC Ops, AI Security frameworks).6. Performance Management & OKR Framework
Implement a company-wide KPIs / OKR system aligned to business outcomes.Establish a transparent performance review and appraisal system.Build a culture of continuous feedback and coaching.7. Compensation, Benefits & Rewards
Structure competitive compensation frameworks for a cybersecurity-first workforce.Build :Variable pay modelsSales incentivesTechnical performance bonusesDesign and run the ESOP program strategically.Benchmark compensation with cybersecurity and AI tech companies.8. HR Systems, Tools & Data
Implement and own all HR systems :HRMS / HCMPayrollAttendance / leavePerformance systemsRecruitment ATSBuild HR dashboards and analytics for attrition, cost, productivity, skill levels, and org health.9. Employee Experience & Engagement
Create a frictionless employee lifecycle from interview to exit.Design structured engagement initiatives, 1 : 1 frameworks, pulse surveys, and recognition programs.Build a safe, compliant, high-trust environment, including overseeing POSH.Required Experience & Background
Must-Have
10–15+ years of HR experience with at least 5+ years in a fast-scaling tech or cybersecurity startup.Proven track record of setting up HR from scratch.Experience scaling from 0→1→100+ employees.Strong expertise in :HR PoliciesCompensation & payrollPerformance systemsL&DCulture buildingTalent acquisition strategyHR tech toolsCompliance & labour lawsExceptional communication and leadership skills.Strong analytical and decision-making ability.Good to Have
Experience in cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, or technology services.Exposure to global HR standards (US, Middle East, APAC).Experience in M&A-driven organisations (ideal for 63SATS’ Cloudwiz acquisition).Prior experience reporting directly to founders or CEOs.Key Personal Traits
Founder-mindset : ownership, speed, outcome-orientation.High empathy with disciplined execution.Strategic thinker with operational depth.Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and rapid change.Comfortable with high expectations and a fast pace.Why Join 63SATS?
Build the HR function for one of India’s most ambitious cybersecurity companies.Work directly with top leadership in a hyper-growth, multi-business ecosystem.Create culture, systems, and structures for a company that is shaping India’s digital security future.Opportunity to scale a team globally across AI security, SOC, penetration testing, cyber insurance, and enterprise solutions