Senior Human Resource Manager

Anveshan; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Anveshan, Gurugram-based fast-growing clean-label FMCG brand, seeks a Senior HR Manager to lead HR Operations end-to-end. You will own recruitment, organizational design, performance and rewards, and ensure day-to-day HR operations are compliant and efficient.

You'll work closely with founders and senior management to scale the people function. You will drive employee wellbeing, onboarding, payroll coordination and governance, while building scalable HR processes for rapid growth in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of HR Operations or HR Generalist experience with hands-on recruitment.
• Bachelor's in HR; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Startup and FMCG exposure desirable.
• Hands-on payroll coordination and labour-law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment and talent closure.
• Plan organization structure and workforce requirements.
• Track performance and manage rewards programmes.
• Handle 1:1 employee connect and grievance resolution.
• Oversee HR operations, compliance and employee lifecycle.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Talent closure

Communication skills

HR operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

HRMS

Job description

Senior HR Manager HR Operations

Location: Gurugram

Employment: Full-Time • Onsite

Experience: 8-12 years

ABOUT ANVESHAN

Anveshan is one of India's fastest-growing clean-label, farm-to-consumer food brands built on traceability, authenticity and

honest sourcing. We're the #1 brand in desi ghee & cold-pressed oils, available across Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy

Instamart, BigBasket and our own D2C website, with a strong presence in premium retail across Delhi NCR, Mumbai and

Bengaluru.

Backed by Vertex Ventures, Wipro Consumer Care Ventures, Titan Capital and DSG Consumer Partners, applauded on Shark Tank

India S2, and powered by 5,000+ rural producers — we're at a pivotal scale-up phase, building the global home for Indian-origin

traditional food.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a Senior HR Manager to drive Anveshan's people function end-to-end — closing critical hiring needs, shaping

the organization as it scales, driving performance and rewards, and staying close to the people on the ground. Working directly

work with the Founders and senior management, you'll combine hands-on, high-priority ownership of recruitment, organisational

design, performance and employee wellbeing with strong oversight of the day-to-day HR operations engine that keeps the company

compliant and running smoothly.

KEY TASKS — CORE OWNERSHIP

These are the outcomes this role is directly accountable for. Strong, demonstrable experience in these areas is essential.

KEY TASK 1 — Recruitment & Talent Closure

High-priority • candidates should have strong, proven recruitment experience

• Understand hiring needs. Partner closely with hiring managers to scope open roles, must-have

requirements and hiring plans.

• Close positions fast. Own end-to-end recruitment for open positions and close them within a 15-

day turnaround time.

KEY TASK 2 — Organization Structure & Workforce Planning

Ongoing • proactive, manager-facing

• Stay close to managers. Hold regular check-ins with functional managers to understand evolving

team and structural needs.

• Spot and close gaps. Identify gaps in the organization structure and recommend restructuring,

new roles or reallocation.

KEY TASK 3 — Performance Tracking & Rewards

Quarterly cadence • 360 Feedback & bonus rollout

• Track performance. Monitor workforce performance on an ongoing basis across teams.

• Run 360 Feedback. Own and execute the Quarterly 360-Degree Feedback process end‑to‑end.

• Roll out bonuses. Coordinate and execute the quarterly bonus rollout in line with performance

outcomes.

KEY TASK 4 — 1:1 Employee Connect & Grievance Resolution

Regular cadence • direct employee-facing

• Meet team members 1:1. Conduct regular one‑on‑one conversations with team members across

the organization.

• Resolve grievances. Proactively surface, understand and resolve employee grievances, escalating

sensitive issues where needed.

SECONDARY TASKS — COORDINATE & MANAGE

The role owns oversight of the areas below and ensures they run smoothly, largely by coordinating with the payroll team, HR operations

processes, and existing trackers/systems.

Employee Lifecycle Management

Manage the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit.

Coordinate onboarding, induction, confirmations, transfers, promotions and exit formalities.

Maintain accurate employee records, documentation and HR files.

Prepare offer, appointment, confirmation, promotion and experience letters.

HR Operations & Administration

Manage HRMS data, attendance and leave records.

Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with the payroll team and ensure timely processing.

Maintain employee databases and HR dashboards.

Resolve employee queries on HR policies, attendance, leave and payroll.

Drive HR process improvement and automation initiatives.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements and company policy.

Coordinate PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Statutory Bonus and other statutory processes.

Maintain audit‑ready HR documentation and compliance trackers.

Support internal and external HR audits.

Employee Experience & Engagement

Plan and execute engagement activities, wellness initiatives, celebrations and recognition programs.

Coordinate employee surveys, feedback initiatives and action planning.

Own onboarding and probation review processes for a strong early experience.

Support broader employee relations activities.Performance & HR Program Support

Coordinate performance appraisal cycles and probation reviews.

Enable goal-setting, performance documentation and review processes.

Assist in implementing learning & development initiatives.

Monitor HR KPIs and prepare monthly people analytics reports.

Reporting & Analytics

Prepare HR dashboards and MIS reports.

Track attendance, attrition, retention, leave trends and engagement metrics.

Turn data into insights that improve HR processes and employee experience.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Mandatory — 8–12 years of experience in HR Operations or HR Generalist roles, including hands‑on recruitment/talent

closure experience.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.

Mandatory — Strong communication and spoken skills.

Mandatory — Prior experience working in a startup environment and in FMCG businesses.

Hands‑on experience with HRMS, payroll coordination and HR operations.

Good knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance.

Strong organizational, analytical and stakeholder‑management skills.

A process‑builder's mindset — you love building efficient systems, bring exceptional attention to detail, take complete

ownership, solve employee queries with empathy, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

WHY JOIN ANVESHAN

Own and build scalable HR operations that can sustain at scale.

Chance to build the organisational structure for a fast growing FMCG company.

Work closely with leadership and directly shape the employee experience.