Head HR

Own end-to-end hiring strategy across business, tech, and product functions while building scalable recruitment processes and employer branding. Partner with function heads on manpower planning, org structure design, and succession planning for critical roles. Define and reinforce company culture and values as the organization scales beyond founder-led management, designing engagement, feedback, and retention programs to track attrition. Implement OKR/KPI-based performance management systems and calibration processes while building leadership pipelines and manager capability programs. Administer the ESOP pool in coordination with the CEO/CFO and board, covering grants, vesting, and communication to employees. Ensure accurate, timely monthly payroll processing, including salary computation, reimbursements, incentive pay-outs, and full & final settlements for exiting employees. Ensure timely statutory remittances and filings, including Provident Fund (PF), Employees' State Insurance (ESI), and TDS on salaries. Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and leadership team on org design, restructuring, and change management. Drive adoption of an HRMS/HCM platform and build people-metrics dashboards for leadership and board reporting.