General Manager - HRBP(Early Stage Startup)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, high-impact GM HRBP to partner directly with our Founder & CEO to build, scale, and lead the complete People function from the ground up. As the HR leader, you will balance high-level strategic talent planning with hands-on execution. You will drive organizational design, talent acquisition, performance management, culture, and compliance to support our rapid growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership & Founder Partnership

• Partner directly with the Founder and executive leadership to align the People strategy with business goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor on organizational design, leadership development, succession planning, and change management.
• Build scalable HR frameworks, policies, and processes suited for a fast-paced startup environment.

2. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Architect end-to-end recruitment strategies to attract top-tier technical and non-technical talent.
• Establish structured interview loops, candidate evaluation rubrics, and competitive offer strategies.
• Position the company as an employer of choice through active employer branding initiatives.

3. Performance, Compensation & Rewards

• Design and execute performance management systems (e.g., OKRs/KPIs, continuous feedback loops, annual reviews).
• Benchmark competitive compensation structures, incentive plans, and ESOP (Employee Stock Option) policies.
• Identify key talent, develop career ladders, and build retention strategies for top performers.

4. Organizational Culture & Engagement

• Define, articulate, and embed core company values into daily operations and employee lifecycles.
• Driver initiatives that foster high employee engagement, psychological safety, and team cohesion.
• Establish clear internal communications channels to maintain alignment during hyper-growth.

5. HR Operations, Compliance & Systems

• Implement modern HR Tech stack tools (HRIS, ATS, Performance & Payroll management systems).
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, employment regulations, and workplace policies.
• Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, and employee relations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior HRBP or HR Lead role within a fast-growing startup or scale-up.
• Founder Alignment: Proven track record of working directly with Founders, CEOs, or executive leadership teams.
• Builder Mindset: Strong history of designing HR processes from scratch (0-to-1) and scaling them (1-to-100).
• Data-Driven: Proficiency in tracking and leveraging HR analytics (turnover rates, time-to-hire, eNPS) to drive business decisions.
• Problem Solver: Exceptional conflict resolution skills, high emotional intelligence (EQ), and strong business acumen.
• Education: Master's degree or MBA in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.