Senior Executive Human Resources Manager

Company Overview

Gajab.com is an upcoming multivendor marketplace designed for the next billion users of India. Our mission is to make online shopping more accessible, engaging, and rewarding—especially for buyers and sellers outside India's metros.
About the Role

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Executive - HR who will build Gajab's people function from the ground up. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping hiring strategies, onboarding top talent, creating a culture of performance and innovation, and driving growth as we scale from a lean founding team to a pan-India organization.
Key Responsibilities
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding:
• Own end-to-end hiring across key functions: product, growth, ops, and support.
• Write clear, compelling job descriptions and run streamlined hiring processes.
• Build Gajab's employer brand via LinkedIn, campus engagement, and regional institute partnerships.
HR Operations & Compliance:
• Design and implement startup-friendly HR policies (attendance, leave, reviews).
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws (PF, ESIC, Gratuity, POSH).
• Implement and manage HR tools like Zoho People or similar HRIS platforms.
Culture & Employee Experience:
• Champion a high-performance, ownership-driven culture.
• Lead initiatives around team building, wellness, recognition, and feedback.
• Be a trusted advisor for conflict resolution and employee support.
Strategic Growth Support:
• Partner with founders to forecast hiring needs and design scalable org structures.
• Build structured onboarding & training for fast-paced scaling.
• Develop retention and growth strategies to nurture top performers.
Who You Are

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in HR roles, ideally in startups, ecommerce, or fast-scaling environments. Strong recruitment, HR compliance, and policy creation skills are essential. Proficiency in HR tech tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Zoho, Google/Microsoft Workspace) and a solid understanding of Indian labor laws and HR best practices are also required.
Why Join Gajab?

You will have the opportunity to build from ground zero, crafting the HR engine with no legacy baggage. High impact opportunities abound, shaping the people and culture strategy for a company set to disrupt Indian ecommerce. Real Bharat focus ensures you create opportunities where they matter most—beyond the metros.
Hiring Process
• Apply with your resume + a 100-word note: How can HR fuel growth in a pre-scale startup?
• Interview with Founder – Culture and vision alignment (30 mins).
• Case Study – Design a hiring plan for a Tier 2 city launch.
• Final Discussion – Share your plan to scale Gajab's team with purpose.