HR Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and people-centric HR Manager to lead and manage the entire HR function while closely working with the Founders. The role demands a hands-on leader who can manage all facets of Human Resources — from payroll and compliance to engagement and policy development — ensuring a high-performance and employee-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to the Founders and leadership team, driving HR initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations , including employee life cycle management, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Handle manual payroll processing independently with precision and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including PF, ESIC, and labor laws .
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with organizational needs.
• Drive employee engagement programs , grievance handling, and retention initiatives.
• Mentor and manage the HR operations team to ensure timely and accurate execution of HR activities.
• Manage performance management systems , appraisals, and talent development plans.
• Support manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, and workforce scaling from 150 to 200+ employees.
• Maintain HR dashboards, MIS reports, and ensure adherence to company culture and ethics.

Required Skills & Competencies

approachable and soft-spoken personality.

Qualifications