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