Location: Mumbai Experience: 8–15 years About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Manager – HR to drive the people agenda across the organization, focusing on Business Partnering, HR Operations, Employee Experience, and Compliance. This role will work closely with leadership to enable a high-performance Culture, Strengthen HR Processes, and ensure a Seamless Employee Lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: 1. HR Business Partnering • Partner with business leaders to drive people strategy aligned with business goals • Act as a trusted advisor on performance, team structure, and employee engagement • Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and org design (excluding hiring execution) • Support managers in performance management and employee development 2. Performance Management & Talent Development • Drive performance management cycles (goal setting, reviews, feedback) • Identify high-potential employees and build development plans • Partner with L&D to roll out training programs • Handle performance improvement plans (PIPs) and capability building 3. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle • Oversee onboarding, confirmations, employee movements, and exits • Ensure smooth execution of HR processes with strong SLAs • Maintain employee records and documentation standards • Work closely with HR Ops team to ensure operational excellence 4. Payroll, Compliance & Governance • Oversee payroll inputs, validations, and coordination • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (PF, ESIC, PT, Gratuity, etc.) • Manage audits and ensure adherence to labor laws and internal policies • Drive policy formulation and governance frameworks 5. Employee Experience & Engagement • Drive employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs • Monitor employee satisfaction and implement improvement initiatives • Address employee grievances and ensure timely resolution • Build a strong feedback-driven culture 6. HR Analytics & Reporting • Track and analyze key HR metrics (attrition, engagement, performance, etc.) • Provide insights and recommendations to leadership • Drive data-backed decision-making in people processes 7. Stakeholder & Team Management • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Admin teams • Manage and mentor HR Ops / HRBP team members • Drive alignment across HR functions Key Requirements • 8–12 years of HR experience with strong exposure to HRBP + HR Operations • Proven experience in managing performance, engagement, and employee lifecycle • Strong understanding of Indian labor laws and compliance • Experience working in a startup / product / tech environment preferred • Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills • High ownership, execution focus, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications • MBA / PGDM in HR or related field • Experience in scaling HR processes in a growing organization • Exposure to HRMS tools like Keka or similar platforms What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months) • Strong alignment between business and HR strategy • Smooth, efficient HR operations with high employee satisfaction • Effective performance management framework in place • High engagement scores and reduced attrition • Zero compliance gaps Why Join Us: • Opportunity to shape the people function in a high-growth organization • High visibility and direct interaction with leadership • Ownership-driven, fast-paced environment