Human Resources Manager

AQUBT; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in HR function

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

AQUBT is seeking an experienced HR Manager to build and lead the HR function from the ground up in a fast-growing technology-driven organization in Gurugram, India.

The candidate will partner with founders and senior leadership to balance strategic HR planning with day-to-day execution, establish policies, processing, and a strong workplace culture focused on growth and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA/PGDM in HR is strongly preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum 3 years of experience establishing an HR department from scratch or as first/founding HR leader.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, payroll-related compliance, and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Build and establish the HR department, including processes, policies, systems, documentation, and operational frameworks.
• Develop and implement HR policies, employee handbooks, attendance, leave, remote work, and grievance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labour laws (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishments Act, Maternity Benefit Act, POSH).
• Design and implement onboarding, training, and development initiatives.
• Establish performance management frameworks, appraisals, feedback, and recognition programmes.
• Develop compensation structures, salary bands, benefits policies, and retention strategies.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle including workforce planning, recruitment coordination, onboarding, engagement, and exit management.
• Foster a transparent, collaborative, growth-focused workplace culture.
• Advise senior leadership on employee relations, org development, conflict resolution, and workforce planning.
• Monitor HR metrics, engagement, attrition, retention, and training effectiveness.
• Explore HRMS/HRIS, automation, and AI-powered tools to improve HR operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Employee engagement

Talent development

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

HRMS/HRIS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to build and lead the Human Resources function from the ground up in a fast-growing technology-driven organization.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who has previously established HR processes, developed organizational policies, managed statutory compliance, and built a strong workplace culture.

The ideal candidate should have experience working closely with founders and senior leadership, with the ability to balance strategic HR planning with day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and establish the HR department, including HR processes, policies, systems, documentation, and operational frameworks.
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR policies, employee handbooks, attendance, leave, remote work, and grievance management procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labour laws, including PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops and Establishments Act, Maternity Benefit Act, and POSH regulations.
• Design and implement employee onboarding, training, learning and development initiatives.
• Establish performance management frameworks, appraisal cycles, employee feedback mechanisms, and recognition programmes.
• Develop compensation structures, salary bands, benefits policies, and employee retention strategies.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee engagement, and exit management.
• Build a positive workplace culture focused on transparency, collaboration, employee satisfaction, and professional growth.
• Advise senior management on employee relations, organizational development, conflict resolution, and workforce planning.
• Monitor HR metrics, employee engagement, attrition, retention, and training effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to leverage HRMS/HRIS platforms, automation, and AI-powered tools to improve HR operations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA/PGDM in HR is strongly preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum 3 years of experience establishing an HR department from scratch or working as the first/founding HR leader.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance, payroll-related compliance, and HR policies.
• Proven experience designing and implementing employee handbooks, HR frameworks, and organizational policies.
• Hands‑on experience in performance management, compensation planning, employee engagement, and talent development.
• Experience implementing HRMS/HRIS platforms and improving HR processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage both strategic and operational HR responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a technology startup, SaaS, or high-growth organization.
• Exposure to hospitality, , or -tech industries.
• Experience managing hybrid or distributed teams.
• Familiarity with AI-powered HR tools, HR analytics, and process automation.
• Professional HR certifications such as SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent.
• Fluency in English and Hindi.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to build and lead the HR function from the ground up.
• Direct involvement in organizational strategy and leadership decisions.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to implement innovative HR practices and technology.
• Significant career growth and leadership opportunities.