HR Manager

About Dare Network

Dare Network is a fast-scaling growth marketing agency working with

D2C, B2B, SaaS, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Global brands

across

India, UAE, UK, Australia & the US .

We’re not a typical agency. We’re building a

culture-driven, performance-focused organization

where ownership, accountability, and excellence matter. As we scale aggressively towards

₹50L+ monthly revenue , we’re looking for a

strong HR leader

who can build people systems as solid as our growth systems.

Role Overview

We are hiring a

strong, bold, and people-first HR leader

who can take complete ownership of

People Operations, Hiring, Culture, and HR Systems

at Dare Network. This role is

not for passive HR profiles .

We need someone who: Can

take tough calls Has

command over people management Can

build systems, not just follow them Acts as a

culture custodian & leadership partner

You’ll work closely with the

Founder & Leadership Team

to shape DN’s culture, talent quality, and internal stability.

Key Responsibilities

1. People & Culture Ownership

Build, nurture, and protect Dare Network’s

culture of ownership, accountability, and performance Act as a

bridge between leadership and team , handling conflicts, escalations, and sensitive conversations confidently Ensure employees clearly understand: Expectations Growth paths Performance benchmarks Drive

employee engagement initiatives , internal communication, and morale-building activities Identify early warning signs of attrition, burnout, or cultural misalignment and act proactively

2. Hiring & Talent Acquisition (End-to-End Ownership)

Own

complete hiring lifecycle

for all departments: Performance Marketing SEO Content Design Video Web Development Sales & Operations Work with department heads to: Define

clear JD + skill expectations Hire

skill-first, culture-fit candidates Design structured hiring processes: Screening frameworks Interview scorecards Culture-fit assessments Build a

strong talent pipeline

instead of reactive hiring Ensure hiring quality > hiring speed

3. HRMS, Policies & Systems

Own and manage

KEKA HRMS

end-to-end: Attendance Leave management Payroll coordination (Razorpay X) Employee records Appraisals & reviews Build and maintain: HR policies Leave & attendance policies Performance review frameworks Probation & confirmation processes Ensure

process discipline

without killing flexibility

4. Performance Management & Reviews

Design and implement: Quarterly & annual performance reviews Clear KPI and goal-setting frameworks Partner with leadership to: Identify high performers Coach underperformers Handle exits professionally and fairly Drive

feedback culture

– not once-a-year appraisals

5. Employee Lifecycle Management

Own complete employee journey: Onboarding & induction Probation tracking Appraisals Promotions Exit interviews & offboarding Ensure onboarding is

structured, professional, and culture-aligned Use exit feedback to continuously improve hiring & management quality

6. Leadership Support & Org Building

Act as a

strategic HR partner

to the Founder Help build: Career paths Role clarity Team structures Assist in scaling the organisation from: Start-up chaos → Structured growth Be comfortable saying

“no”

when needed, even to leadership, for the long-term health of the org

Who We’re Looking For

Must-Have Traits

Bold, confident, and

not afraid of difficult conversations Strong

people management & conflict resolution skills Process-driven but

human-first High ownership mindset Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

Must-Have Skills

4–8 years of experience in

HR / People Operations Proven experience in: Hiring across multiple departments Handling fast-growing teams Strong working knowledge of

KEKA HRMS Experience in

agency / startup / high-growth environment

preferred

Good to Have

Experience working with

founders directly Exposure to

digital marketing / tech / creative teams Ability to balance

culture + performance Data-driven approach to HR metrics

What Success Looks Like in This Role

High-quality hiring with

lower attrition Clear HR systems & processes running smoothly Employees feel

heard, challenged, and aligned Leadership gets clarity, not chaos Dare Network’s culture strengthens as we scale  Why Join Dare Network?

Direct access to the founder & leadership Opportunity to

build HR from scratch at scale High ownership role with real impact Fast-paced, learning-heavy environment Not a “formality HR” role – this is a

leadership role