HR Manager

Maxwell Energy System Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxwell Energy System Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced HR Manager to build and lead people operations, aligning HR initiatives with business goals.

You will guide recruitment, onboarding, payroll, HRIS, and compliance, while shaping our culture and talent development in a fast-paced startup environment.

If you have 8–10+ years of HR leadership and a track record of strategic impact, join us to scale our teams and optimize employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in HR is preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with leadership exposure.
• Experience in startups or high-growth environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people-related matters.
• Build an agile, performance-driven, and employee-centric culture.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Lead performance management, learning, and succession initiatives.
• Ensure smooth HR operations, payroll, HRIS, and policy compliance.
• Drive employee engagement and culture during rapid growth.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Employee engagement

Organizational development

Change management

Compensation & benefits

HR analytics & reporting

Labor law compliance

Leadership & stakeholder management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Problem-solving & decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

MBA / Postgraduate HR qualification

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

At Maxwell, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager to ensure that all people operations are carried on smoothly and effectively. You will be responsible for developing HR strategies and providing sound advice to senior management on all HR related subjects.

This will include monitoring recruitment procedures and managing a team. You should also be able to manage HR programs including defining and maintaining our company’s Culture. Onboarding program.

Ultimately, you will help us grow our teams with qualified employees and ensure that all HR needs of the company are being met + aligned with business objectives.

Must-Have Requirements

• Proven experience as HR/People Operations Manager in a startup/Fast paced Organisation.
• Excellent communication skillswith the ability to foster long-term relationships (with internal teams, external partners and candidates)
• Demonstrable experience managing full-cycle recruiting and hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
• Demonstrable experience managing full-cycle PMS, Solid understanding of Balance Score Card & Talant Management Tools
• Experience in handling employee concerns and ensuring high E-Sat score
• A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Diligent and firm with high ethical standards
• Good team-management abilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute the organization’s HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people-related matters.
• Build an agile, performance-driven, and employee-centric culture.

Talent Acquisition

• Design and implement hiring strategies to attract top talent.
• Oversee workforce planning and recruitment across functions.
• Strengthen employer branding and recruitment processes.

Performance & Talent Management

• Lead performance management frameworks, goal setting, and appraisal cycles.
• Identify high-potential employees and create succession plans.
• Drive learning, leadership development, and career progression initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
• Develop engagement initiatives that improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Champion organizational values and culture during periods of rapid growth.

HR Operations

• Ensure smooth HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS, payroll coordination, and policy implementation.
• Develop scalable HR policies
• Monitor HR metrics and provide insights for decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits

• Design competitive compensation structures and incentive programs.
• Conduct market benchmarking and ensure internal pay equity.
• Oversee benefits administration and employee wellness initiatives.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Handle employee grievances and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Mitigate organizational risks through sound HR practices.

Change Management

• Lead organizational change initiatives during growth and transformation.
• Support restructuring, mergers, or expansion projects when required.
• Drive effective communication throughout change processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA/Postgraduate qualification in HR is preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4–5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working in high-growth, fast-paced organizations or startups is highly desirable.

Key Skills

• Strategic HR leadership
• Talent acquisition and employer branding
• Performance management
• Employee engagement
• Organizational development
• Change management
• Compensation & benefits
• HR analytics and reporting
• Labor law compliance
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment

Success Measures

• Reduced time-to-hire and improved quality of hires.
• Higher employee engagement and retention.
• Strong leadership pipeline and succession readiness.
• Efficient HR processes with measurable business impact.
• High compliance and governance standards.
• Positive organizational culture supporting rapid business growth.