HR Operations Manager

We are a high-growth startup committed to redefining HR Tech. At our core, we believe that people are our biggest asset. We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic People and Culture Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and can build scalable, people-first practices that drive performance, culture, and leadership effectiveness. Key Responsibilities: People Strategy & Culture ● Drive a high-performance, inclusive, and feedback-driven culture. ● Be a culture champion — align core values across leadership, teams, and processes. ● Design and lead internal communication and engagement strategies. ● Own and evolve the employee lifecycle experience (onboarding, engagement, retention, and exit). HR Policies & Compliance ● Develop and implement HR policies, frameworks, and handbooks aligned with startup agility and compliance. ● Ensure legal and ethical compliance across all HR practices and policies. Performance Management ● Own the performance management cycle (KPI/KRA setting, quarterly reviews, feedback sessions). ● Build and implement systems to track individual and team performance. ● Introduce modern and startup-friendly approaches to appraisal and career progression. Organizational Development & Change Management ● Lead org design, change management, and restructure initiatives during scaling or pivots. ● Support teams through transitions while preserving employee morale and clarity. Leadership & Capability Building ● Partner with leadership on people strategy, succession planning, and team development. ● Design learning and development (L&D) initiatives focused on leadership, resilience, and growth. ● Coach mid and senior-level leaders on people and team dynamics. Requirements ● 10+ years of experience in People & Culture/HR roles, with at least 5+ years in startup or high-growth environments. ● Proven experience in building or revamping HR systems from scratch. ● Deep understanding of startup dynamics, team scaling, and people operations. ● Strong experience with culture design, performance systems (KPI/KRA), and leadership alignment. ● Demonstrated success in managing org-wide change management initiatives. ● Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. ● Bachelor's/Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, or related fields. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year Application Question(s): • Current ctc? • Expected ctc? • Notice period/ last working day? • Are you fine with(5.5 days work from office) Sat- halfday work from home. Experience: • People & Culture/HR roles,: 10 years (Required) • startup or high-growth environments.: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person