Human Resources Manager

Role Overview We are looking for a high-agency HR & Talent Acquisition Manager to own the people function at Stupa Sports Analytics. In our fast-paced growth phase, your primary mandate will be driving high-quality talent acquisition. Beyond recruitment, you will act as the custodian of our company culture, managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, streamlining HR operations, and ensuring a world-class employee experience. The ideal candidate is a strategic executor who takes pride in both speed-to-hire and building scalable HR processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

: 1. Talent Acquisition Own the full recruitment lifecycle for technical (Engineering, AI/Data, Product) and non-technical roles across the organisation Partner closely with department heads to define hiring needs, draft sharp job descriptions, and map the talent market Source candidates through ATS platforms, LinkedIn, job portals, and referral networks Deliver a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach to offer rollout and handle compensation negotiations and benchmarking Maintain and optimise the ATS to ensure clean pipeline tracking and reporting Build and maintain a warm talent pipeline for recurring and future hiring needs 2. Onboarding & Induction Design and run a structured onboarding process that gives new hires clarity from Day 1 Run induction programmes that introduce company culture, processes, and team norms Drive internal initiatives, town halls, and engagement programs to foster a high-performance, collaborative culture and monitor employee pulse 3. HR Operations, Compliance & Exits Oversee the core HR management system for accurate tracking of attendance, leaves, and employee data Coordinate with the finance team to provide accurate monthly payroll inputs and support adherence to Indian labour laws and statutory compliances (EPF, PT, etc.) Draft, update, and communicate internal HR policies, ensuring they scale with the company's growth Manage structured exit processes, including full-and-final settlement coordination and exit interviews to gather feedback 4.

Performance & Talent Management Facilitate performance management cycles, supporting managers with goal-setting and review structures Help identify training needs and support upskilling initiatives for employees 5. Employee Engagement Drive initiatives to foster a positive, high-performance culture Organise team engagement activities, R&R programmes, and feedback mechanisms Act as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns and culture-building

Ideal Profile: 2-5 years in a core HR role with significant hands-on recruitment responsibility Proven ability to hire for technical profiles (engineering, product, data, etc.) - understanding of tech stacks and role requirements is a strong plus Working knowledge of at least one ATS platform (Zoho Recruit, Darwinbox or similar) Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of drafting polished JDs, offer letters, and policy documents independently Comfortable handling offer negotiations with tact and market awareness Strong coordination skills and ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously High ownership mindset, comfortable operating in ambiguity, and eager to build processes where none currently exist

Why Join Stupa Sports? Join a pioneering team at the forefront of sports technology, shaping the future of sports on a global scale Thrive in a vibrant, flexible, and collaborative culture where your innovative ideas directly contribute to our rapid global expansion Accelerate your career with significant opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and impactful challenges in a fast-growing company Receive a competitive salary and benefits package as you help redefine the sports experience for federations, players, and fans alike