Human Resource Manager

We are seeking a highly strategic and execution driven Senior HR Manager to build and lead the people systems of one of India’s fastest growing luxury architecture studios. This is a leadership role responsible for building structured HR frameworks, scalable people processes, and a high performance organizational culture aligned with the precision and ambition of Simran Boparai Archtelier.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy and Leadership Design and implement long term HR strategy aligned with firm growth Act as a strategic partner to founders on organizational structure and culture Build leadership pipelines and succession frameworks HR Systems and Automation Lead implementation and optimization of HR tech including Zoho People and Zoho One ecosystem Digitize employee lifecycle workflows from hiring to exit Build HR dashboards and performance visibility systems Policies and SOP Development Create structured HR policies and governance frameworks Draft and enforce SOPs across hiring, onboarding, performance, discipline, and compliance Establish documentation standards and internal controls Talent Acquisition and Bench Building Hire top tier talent from leading firms and institutions Build strong hiring pipelines and employer branding Ensure timely substitutions and continuity across roles Succession Planning Maintain ready successors for all critical roles Build leadership redundancy and continuity planning Identify high potential employees and build growth tracks Performance Management Implement structured performance review systems Build KRAs, accountability scorecards, and evaluation matrices Enable a culture of ownership and measurable excellence Culture and Governance Build a disciplined yet aspirational work culture Handle sensitive HR matters with maturity and confidentiality Ensure legal and statutory compliance Requirements 7 to 12 years of progressive HR leadership experience Strong hands on experience with HRMS platforms like Zoho Proven ability to build HR systems, policies, and SOPs from scratch Experience in succession planning and leadership pipeline development Strong documentation and policy drafting capability High ownership mindset with execution discipline Strong communication and conflict resolution skills Experience working closely with founders or leadership teams Preferred Experience in architecture, design, consulting, or founder led firms Exposure to HR automation and digital ecosystems MBA in HR or equivalent (preferred, not mandatory) Benefits Work with a globally recognized luxury architecture brand Direct collaboration with founders and leadership High impact role with real decision making authority Opportunity to build HR systems from the ground up Exposure to global projects and ultra premium clientele Fast growth and leadership progression opportunities Competitive compensation aligned with top tier firms