Lead HR – AI Startup/ Tech Hiring/ ESOP policy (10+ years) Full Time NEW

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage HR policies aligned with company goals and statutory requirements.
• Act as a strategic HR partner to leadership team for efficient human capital management.
• Own and manage talent acquisition, employer branding, candidate experience, and hiring processes for a high growth startup.
• Design and implement a structured performance appraisal framework and manage performance review cycles, goal setting, career development and feedback loops.
• Manage and administer ESOP policies, grants, vesting schedules, and employee communication.
• Drive the end-to-end monthly payroll process in alignment with finance team.
• Build a high performing, cohesive and engaged team culture with employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and team-building activities.
• Support leadership in compensation benchmarking and structuring employee benefits.
• Ensure complete compliance with labor laws, HR documentation, employee records, and internal processes.
• Support business leaders in managing team structures, growth planning, and talent development.

Good to have:

• Prior 7-10 years of experience in founding HR roles, preferably in high growth startups.
• Strong knowledge of ESOP frameworks and compensation structures.
• Experience in HRBP, stakeholder management, and recruitment support.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, labor law compliance, and HR operations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced startup environments and handle ambiguity.
• Proven ability to independently manage the entire HR function
• Experience building HR processes from scratch in startups.
• Exposure to HR analytics, performance frameworks, and organizational development.
• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or related field.