HR GENERALIST (HIRING-FOCUSED) – 01 My Design Minds One Stop Solution for All Your Design Needs

Mydesignminds; Delhi; On-site; INR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

My Design Minds is seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Generalist to own talent acquisition and core HR operations in a fast-growing design and engineering company. This role thrives in a startup or MSME environment where processes are built from scratch and decisions are made quickly.

Responsibilities include end-to-end hiring across engineering, design, sales and operations, onboarding, attendance and payroll basics, policy creation, and acting as the first point of contact for employee

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as an HR Generalist handling hiring and HR operations.
• Strong talent assessment and people evaluation skills.
• Payroll basics, attendance management, and HR documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup or MSME environment.
• Good communication in Hindi and English.
• Willingness to own initiatives and work with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end hiring for multiple roles (engineering, design, sales, operations).
• Screen resumes, shortlist candidates, and conduct first-round interviews.
• Coordinate interview schedules and candidate communications.
• Handle offer rollout, salary discussions and joining confirmations.
• Onboard new hires and manage exit formalities.
• Track attendance, leaves, and basic salary coordination.
• Maintain HR records and compliance documentation.
• Draft and implement HR policies and SOPs.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries and discipline matters.
• Support probation reviews and performance tracking.

Skills

Hiring judgment

People evaluation

Communication (Hindi & English)

Independent work

Startup/ MSME mindset

Ownership

Job description

(Hiring-Focused | HR Operations | Startup/MSME Environment)

Position: HR Generalist

Focus Split: 70% Hiring | 30% HR Operations
Experience Required: 2-3 Years
Location: Delhi NCR (Office-based)
Company: My Design Minds
Employment Type: Full-Time
Joining: Immediate

Role Overview

My Design Minds is hiring an experienced and hands-on HR Generalist who can take complete ownership of talent acquisition and core HR operations in a fast-growing design and engineering company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a startup or MSME environment, where processes are built from scratch and decisions are taken quickly.

The HR Generalist Jobs will play a critical role in building the right team, maintaining day-to-day HR operations, and ensuring smooth people management across the organization. This position requires strong hiring judgment, accountability, and practical HR execution skills, rather than corporate policy-heavy HR experience.

This is not a traditional corporate HR position with rigid processes and narrowly defined responsibilities. Instead, you will collaborate closely with the founder, manage dynamic and fast-paced hiring requirements, and actively contribute to building, refining, and implementing HR systems, policies, and standard operating procedures that align with the company’s long-term vision and drive sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Hiring & Talent Acquisition (70%)

• Manage end-to-end hiring for multiple roles, including engineering, design, sales, and operations

• Screen resumes, shortlist relevant candidates, and conduct first-round interviews

• Evaluate candidates based on skills, attitude, mindset, and cultural fit, not just resumes

• Maintain a strong backup database of candidates for current and future hiring needs

• Coordinate interview schedules, follow-ups, and communication with candidates

• Handle offer rollout, salary discussions, and joining confirmations

• Ensure reduced hiring risks by using structured screening and evaluation methods

• Support urgent and bulk hiring requirements for project-based and business-critical roles

The HR Generalist is expected to take ownership of hiring quality, ensuring that wrong or mismatched hires are minimized.

HR Operations (30%)

• Manage employee onboarding and exit formalities, including documentation and handovers

• Track attendance, leave records, and basic salary coordination

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR files, and compliance documentation

• Draft and implement HR policies, SOPs, and internal guidelines aligned with company culture

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, concerns, and basic discipline matters

• Support probation reviews, confirmations, and performance tracking

• Ensure HR processes remain simple, practical, and aligned with business needs

Mandatory Skills & Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience as an HR Generalist handling both hiring and HR operations

• Strong talent assessment and people evaluation skills

• Practical understanding of payroll basics, attendance management, and HR documentation

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup or MSME environment

• Comfortable handling pressure, multiple priorities, and rapid hiring demands

• Good communication skills in Hindi and English

• Willingness to take ownership and work closely with business leadership

Who Should NOT Apply

• HR professionals with only recruitment experience and no operations exposure

• Candidates coming from purely corporate HR backgrounds who require fixed processes

• Applicants with long notice periods or low flexibility

• Individuals looking for routine, low-responsibility HR roles

Salary & Compensation

• ₹20,000 - ₹25,000 per month, depending on experience, hiring capability, and ownership

• Performance-based growth as the organization scales

Career Growth & Learning

• Opportunity to grow into an HR Lead / HR Manager role

• Direct involvement in founder-level decisions and business strategy

• Hands-on experience in building HR systems, policies, and SOPs from the ground up

• Exposure to hiring across multiple functions and project-based teams

Final Note

This role is best suited for HR professionals who believe good hiring decisions build great companies and are ready to take responsibility for people, processes, and outcomes.