Human Resources Manager

About Mesa

Mesa School of Business is a new-age business school reimagining management education for the next generation of leaders. With a strong focus on experiential learning, mentorship, and industry immersion, Mesa brings together students, entrepreneurs, and leaders in a vibrant, in-person campus community.

Role : HR Generalist

Location : On-campus, Bengaluru

Experience : 7+ years

Salary range : 20- 35LPA

Role overview :

We are looking for a proactive and versatile

HR Generalist

to join our growing team at Mesa. This role will be at the heart of building people practices, supporting employee engagement, and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. You will work closely with the leadership and team members to create an environment that enables performance, learning, and growth.

Key Responsibilities :

1. HR Operations & Compliance

Own employee lifecycle processes – onboarding, induction, documentation, and exit formalities.

Ensure statutory compliance (PF, ESI, labor laws) and maintain HR records.

Manage HR systems, databases, and employee files.

2. Recruitment & Talent Management

Partner with hiring managers to run end-to-end recruitment – from job postings to selection.

Maintain talent pipelines and ensure a strong candidate experience.

3. Performance & Development

Support implementation of Mesa’s performance management framework.

Coordinate feedback cycles, performance check-ins, and goal-setting.

Facilitate learning and development initiatives.

4. Culture & Engagement

Drive employee engagement activities, culture-building initiatives, and communication forums.

Be the point of contact for employee queries, ensuring a transparent and supportive workplace.

5. HR Projects & Strategy

Assist in designing HR policies and processes tailored to Mesa’s needs.

Bring in fresh HR practices that align with Mesa’s ethos of innovation and learning.

What we're looking for?

7+ years of HR experience in generalist or HRBP roles (startup or education sector experience is a plus).

Strong grounding in HR operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle management.

Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

High ownership mindset, adaptability, and enthusiasm for building something new.

Why join Mesa?

Be part of a young, fast-scaling institution that is redefining management education.

Work in a culture that values innovation, curiosity, and collaboration.

Opportunity to shape people practices from the ground up and grow with the organization.