Fractional Head of People & Operations (Hands-On)
Salesable
5 - 10 years
Mumbai
Posted: 03/04/2026
Job Description
Salesable is a fast-growing. We are looking for ahands-on Fractional Head of People & Operationsto lead day-to-day HR operations and people management. This is afractional, part-time role with strong ownership, reporting directly to the founders, andhas the potential to evolve into a full-time Head of People / CHRO position.
You will work closely with a small HR team (1 recruiter + 1 HR generalist) and be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of HR processes, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and operational excellence.
What Youll DoHands-On HR & People Operations
- Implement and streamline HR policies and processes
- Oversee performance management, employee engagement, and HR reporting
- Manage payroll, benefits, and HR compliance
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Build staffing plans and drive hiring for key roles
- Mentor and guide the HR team in recruitment execution
- Ensure onboarding and retention strategies are effective
Operations & Leadership
- Act as a bridge between founders/board and employees
- Ensure operational efficiency in day-to-day HR and people processes
- Drive initiatives aligned with board expectations and company growth
- 1218 years of HR / People Ops experience, preferably in IT / Fintech / startups
- Hands-on experience with payroll, recruitment, compliance, and HR systems
- Proven ability to manage and mentor small teams effectively
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
- Comfortable using Excel, PowerPoint, and AI/automation tools to improve efficiency
- Capable of translating strategy into execution
- Part-time / fractional engagement (23 days per week, flexible hours)
- Direct impact on a growing organization
- Opportunity togrow into a full-time Head of People / CHRO role
- Work closely with founders and influence the company culture and operations
If you are ahands-on HR leaderwho thrives in high-growth environments and wants to make a tangible impact, please send yourresume and brief note about your fractional leadership experienceto [email/contact link].
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