Head of HR | Talent Acquisition Heavy | High-Growth Startup | Bangalore

We’re looking for an operator – someone who builds teams the way startups build businesses: with speed, discipline, and ownership.

If you’ve personally closed senior hires, led teams while staying deeply hands-on, and succeeded in startups where operational and sales rigour are part of daily life, this role gives you the chance to make outsized impact. And if you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy rolling up your sleeves, and take pride in delivering results—not excuses—you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role

You will lead HR at a fast-scaling, execution-driven startup where outcomes matter more than optics. This is a 60% Talent Acquisition, 40% HR Generalist role – a rare hybrid for someone who can hire like a strong TA leader while owning culture, people operations, and the full HR charter.

You’ll work directly with the Founders and take complete ownership of the people function.

What You’ll Own

• Talent Acquisition at scale: Build pipelines, personally close senior hires, and run a high-performing TA team
• Team leadership: Lead and develop a team of 12–15 across TA, HRBP, Payroll, and Onboarding
• Culture & employee experience: Build a high-energy, high-accountability environment that retains top talent
• HR operations: Own policies, compliance, payroll, and core people processes that keep the engine running smoothly
• Strategic execution: Partner with leadership to hire, scale, and retain A-players

Who You Are

• Startup operator: You’ve worked in growth-stage startups with discipline and structure—not chaos
• Hands-on closer: You can source, interview, and close senior roles yourself when needed
• High ownership mindset: You follow through consistently and don’t let things slip
• Strong communicator: Clear, direct, and persuasive—with candidates and leadership alike
• Team builder: You’ve led teams and know how to drive accountability without micromanaging
• True generalist: TA is your strength, but you’re comfortable owning HRBP work, culture initiatives, payroll, and ops

Requirements

• Proven experience in high-growth startups with strong operational rigor
• Demonstrated success in independently closing senior and leadership hires
• Experience leading TA and HR Generalist responsibilities in a 60/40 split
• Prior management of teams sized 10–15+ across HR functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bangalore-based; full-time work from office required

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