We are seeking a highly strategic and execution driven Senior HR Manager to build and lead the people systems of one of India’s fastest growing luxury architecture studios. This is a leadership role responsible for building structured HR frameworks, scalable people processes, and a high performance organizational culture aligned with the precision and ambition of Simran Boparai Archtelier. Key Responsibilities HR Strategy and Leadership • Design and implement long term HR strategy aligned with firm growth • Act as a strategic partner to founders on organizational structure and culture • Build leadership pipelines and succession frameworks HR Systems and Automation • Lead implementation and optimization of HR tech including Zoho People and Zoho One ecosystem • Digitize employee lifecycle workflows from hiring to exit • Build HR dashboards and performance visibility systems Policies and SOP Development • Create structured HR policies and governance frameworks • Draft and enforce SOPs across hiring, onboarding, performance, discipline, and compliance • Establish documentation standards and internal controls Talent Acquisition and Bench Building • Hire top tier talent from leading firms and institutions • Build strong hiring pipelines and employer branding • Ensure timely substitutions and continuity across roles Succession Planning • Maintain ready successors for all critical roles • Build leadership redundancy and continuity planning • Identify high potential employees and build growth tracks Performance Management • Implement structured performance review systems • Build KRAs, accountability scorecards, and evaluation matrices • Enable a culture of ownership and measurable excellence Culture and Governance • Build a disciplined yet aspirational work culture • Handle sensitive HR matters with maturity and confidentiality • Ensure legal and statutory compliance Requirements • 7 to 12 years of progressive HR leadership experience • Strong hands on experience with HRMS platforms like Zoho • Proven ability to build HR systems, policies, and SOPs from scratch • Experience in succession planning and leadership pipeline development • Strong documentation and policy drafting capability • High ownership mindset with execution discipline • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills • Experience working closely with founders or leadership teams Preferred • Experience in architecture, design, consulting, or founder led firms • Exposure to HR automation and digital ecosystems • MBA in HR or equivalent (preferred, not mandatory) Benefits • Work with a globally recognized luxury architecture brand • Direct collaboration with founders and leadership • High impact role with real decision making authority • Opportunity to build HR systems from the ground up • Exposure to global projects and ultra premium clientele • Fast growth and leadership progression opportunities • Competitive compensation aligned with top tier firms