Human Resources Manager

Location: Gurugram | Onsite

Sova ( is Indias first full-stack microbiome health company. We are pioneers in gut health, offering probiotic supplements backed by state-of-the-art microbiome diagnostics and personalized therapeutic programs.

We are a well-funded startup with investors from Singapore, the US, and India. At Sova, you get the opportunity to make a real impactimproving lives through science and innovation, every single day.

The HR Manager will be responsible for driving core HR functions with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding, Employee Engagement, and People Leadership . The role will also support Vendor Management, HR Operations, Administration, and Payroll coordination .

This position will partner closely with business leaders to build a high-performing, people-first organization in a fast-growing startup environment.

• Own end-to-end recruitment across functions (Tech, Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Corporate roles).
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, capabilities needed, and hiring timelines.
• Manage sourcing strategies, screening, interviews, offer rollouts, and candidate experience.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline and employer brand.
• Track and report hiring metrics such as time-to-hire, offer-to-join ratio, and quality of hire.

• Drive seamless onboarding for new hires, including documentation, orientation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes: confirmations, role changes, exits, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and employee data.

• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives to strengthen culture, morale, and retention.
• Run feedback mechanisms (surveys, check-ins, pulse surveys) and propose actionable improvement plans.
• Support performance review cycles, goal setting, and employee development initiatives.

• Act as a trusted HR partner to leadership and people managers.
• Coach managers on people issues, performance management, and team effectiveness.
• Support organizational planning, workforce strategy, and talent development.

• Manage and coordinate with HR-related vendors (recruitment agencies, payroll vendors, insurance providers, consultants, etc.).
• Ensure service quality, timely renewals, compliance, and cost efficiency.

• Oversee HR operations, policies, and administrative processes.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Manage office-related HR administration in coordination with admin teams.

• Coordinate with Finance and payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Support salary revisions, incentives, and employee queries related to payroll.

• Hiring TAT and quality of hire
• New hire onboarding experience
• Employee engagement and retention metrics
• Manager and leadership satisfaction
• Payroll accuracy and timeliness (supporting)

• 35 years of experience in HR, with strong exposure to Talent Acquisition and HR Operations .
• Experience in startups or high-growth environments preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Hands-on, solution-oriented, and comfortable working independently.
• Working knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR best practices.

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