Head - Human Resources

Job Description: Head – Human Resources

Location: Bangalore / Gurgaon / Kolkata
Position Type: Full-time | Senior Leadership Role
Preferred Candidate: Female, Mid-30s to Early-40s

About Acelot Innovation Private Limited

Acelot Innovation is an EdTech and training solutions company driving corporate transformation through Learning Management Systems (LMS), Corporate Training, and People Development initiatives. We partner with corporates and SMEs to enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth.

We are now seeking a dynamic Head – HR to lead and build our Human Resources function, aligning people strategy with business transformation goals.

Role Summary

The Head – HR will be responsible for building, leading, and institutionalizing HR frameworks at Acelot. This role demands expertise in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HR Policy Framework, HR Operations, Payroll, HRMS implementation, and Employee Engagement. The candidate must bring hands-on experience of working in startup environments and be capable of building people processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Staffing

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategy across business verticals.
• Build strong hiring pipelines through innovative sourcing and AI-based recruitment tools.
• Drive leadership hiring and ensure timely staffing for key business needs.
• Partner with external recruitment firms and staffing agencies.

2. HR Policy & Framework

• Define, implement, and update HR policies aligned with organizational culture and legal compliance.
• Establish performance management systems and role-career fit frameworks.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

3. Learning & Development (L&D)

• Design and execute training and capability development programs across functions.
• Partner with internal business leaders and external trainers to drive leadership and skill enhancement initiatives.
• Implement measurable ROI-driven training frameworks.

4. HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage payroll, statutory compliance, and employee benefits seamlessly.
• Oversee HRMS implementation, digital tools, and AI-based solutions to automate HR operations.
• Monitor attendance, leave, and employee lifecycle management.

5. Employee Engagement & Culture Building

• Create a strong performance-driven, open, and collaborative culture.
• Design and implement employee recognition and retention programs.
• Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to leadership and employees.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 10–15 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Industry Preference: Staffing, Facilities Management, or Services-based companies (minimum 5 years).
• Startup Exposure: Hands-on experience in building HR functions within a startup environment.
• Tech Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of HRMS, payroll systems, AI-enabled HR tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Expertise: Hiring, L&D, HR operations, policy creation, compliance, employee relations.
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• Leadership: Ability to build and lead teams, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and influence decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• Female candidate, aged mid-30s to early-40s preferred.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High adaptability, problem-solving ability, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Why Join Acelot?

• Opportunity to lead HR at a fast-growing EdTech and Corporate Training company.
• Shape people strategy for a future-ready organization.
• Be part of a leadership team driving transformation and innovation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person