Head of Human Resources

Job Description About the Role We are looking for a strategic, execution-driven, culture-first Head of HR to build and scale the entire people function of 63SATS India's fastest-growing cybersecurity company. This role requires someone who has set up HR from the ground up in a tech or cybersecurity startup, scaled teams from 01 and 1100, and built a high-performance, ownership-driven culture. The ideal candidate is a builder, not an administrator someone who enjoys designing systems, processes, culture, and structures that enable an ambitious company to grow rapidly, globally, and compliantly. Key Responsibilities 1. HR Strategy & Leadership - Build the People Strategy aligned with 63SATS business, revenue, and product goals. - Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, COO, CTO, and leadership team. - Set up a high-performance organizational design for rapid scale (India + global markets). - Drive workforce forecasting, succession planning, and leadership development. 2. Culture Building & Org Health - Build and protect a culture of ownership, accountability, speed, and empathy. - Launch a Culture Operating System with rituals, communication norms, leadership behaviours, and feedback loops. - Drive 63SATS employer brand internally and externally. 3. HR Policies & Governance - Create and institutionalize all HR policies end-to-end: - Hiring & onboarding - Leave & attendance - Payroll & compensation - Probation, confirmation & performance cycles - Exit & final settlement - Remote/hybrid working - Cybersecurity & compliance policies - Ensure complete compliance with labour laws, POSH, PF/ESI, Shops & Establishments Act, etc. - Implement risk-free contractual frameworks for an M&A-active, cybersecurity-focused enterprise. 4. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning - Build a world-class hiring engine to support high-velocity recruitment across tech, cybersecurity, AI, engineering, sales, and operations. - Introduce competency mapping, hiring scorecards, and structured interviews. - Develop relationships with recruitment agencies, cybersecurity communities, and engineering colleges. 5. Learning, Development & Capability Building - Create a complete L&D ecosystem for cybersecurity, AI, sales, and leadership teams. - Implement: - Skill matrices - Continuous learning journeys - Manager enablement - Leadership development programs - Partner with external trainers and certification bodies (e.g., CISSP, CEH, SOC Ops, AI Security frameworks). 6. Performance Management & OKR Framework - Implement a company-wide KPIs/OKR system aligned to business outcomes. - Establish a transparent performance review and appraisal system. - Build a culture of continuous feedback and coaching. 7. Compensation, Benefits & Rewards - Structure competitive compensation frameworks for a cybersecurity-first workforce. - Build: - Variable pay models - Sales incentives - Technical performance bonuses - Design and run the ESOP program strategically. - Benchmark compensation with cybersecurity and AI tech companies. 8. HR Systems, Tools & Data - Implement and own all HR systems: - HRMS / HCM - Payroll - Attendance / leave - Performance systems - Recruitment ATS - Build HR dashboards and analytics for attrition, cost, productivity, skill levels, and org health. 9. Employee Experience & Engagement - Create a frictionless employee lifecycle from interview to exit. - Design structured engagement initiatives, 1:1 frameworks, pulse surveys, and recognition programs. - Build a safe, compliant, high-trust environment, including overseeing POSH. Required Experience & Background Must-Have - 1015+ years of HR experience with at least 5+ years in a fast-scaling tech or cybersecurity startup. - Proven track record of setting up HR from scratch. - Experience scaling from 01100+ employees. - Strong expertise in: - HR Policies - Compensation & payroll - Performance systems - L&D - Culture building - Talent acquisition strategy - HR tech tools - Compliance & labour laws - Exceptional communication and leadership skills. - Strong analytical and decision-making ability. Good to Have - Experience in cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, or technology services. - Exposure to global HR standards (US, Middle East, APAC). - Experience in M&A-driven organisations (ideal for 63SATS Cloudwiz acquisition). - Prior experience reporting directly to founders or CEOs. Key Personal Traits - Founder-mindset: ownership, speed, outcome-orientation. - High empathy with disciplined execution. - Strategic thinker with operational depth. - Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and rapid change. - Comfortable with high expectations and a fast pace. Why Join 63SATS - Build the HR function for one of India's most ambitious cybersecurity companies. - Work directly with top leadership in a hyper-growth, multi-business ecosystem. - Create culture, systems, and structures for a company that is shaping India's digital security future. - Opportunity to scale a team globally across AI security, SOC, penetration testing, cyber insurance, and enterprise solutions