Human Resources Team Lead

Job Description

Position: Human Resource Team Lead

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 78 years

Function: Human Resources

Industry: FMCG / High-Growth Start-up / Consumer Brands

About the Company

Lo Foods is India's fastest-growing functional food company with category-defining brands like Diabesmart and The Protein Chef. Backed by leading investors, we are scaling aggressively across markets and functions. This is an exciting time to join the journey as we shape a purpose-driven, performance-led organization.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Human Resource Team Lead who will lead the HR function with a strategic lens and operational depth. This role goes beyond traditional HRit's about enabling growth, building scalable people practices, and creating a culture that balances performance with purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Structuring & Workforce Planning

- Design, review and evolve org structure to support the company's scaling needs and market dynamics.

Performance Management & OKRs

- Own and drive the end-to-end PMS cycle aligned to business objectives and quarterly goals. Build a performance culture rooted in clarity and accountability.

Business-HR Alignment

- Partner with functional heads to translate business strategies into actionable people initiatives.

Succession Planning

- Identify, develop and track internal talent for key positions and ensure continuity for leadership and critical roles.

HR Analytics & Metrics

- Build dashboards to track HR KPIs such as attrition, engagement, hiring velocity, etc. Provide insights for decision-making.

Employee Engagement & Culture

- Drive initiatives to improve engagement, recognition, cross-functional bonding, and internal communication. Be a custodian of our culture as we grow.

Policy & Process Excellence

- Standardize and scale policies, employee handbooks, and compliance processes to suit a growing org.

Talent Development

- Roll out learning programs, leadership development efforts, and functional upskilling initiatives.

What We're Looking For

- 68 years of HR experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or business-partnering role in a scaling organization.

- Strong understanding of PMS, org design, and business strategy alignment.

- Excellent people skills with a balance of empathy and execution.

- Experience in managing change, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional collaboration.

- Strategic thinker with hands-on attitude.

- Proficient in HRMS platforms, preferably Keka or similar.

Why Join Us

- Be part of a scaling company building category-defining brands.

- Work closely with founders and leadership in a strategic HR leadership role.

- Build people systems from the ground up for a purpose-led, high-performance culture.

- Fast-paced, transparent and ownership-driven environment.

About Lo Foods

At Lo Foods, we're on a mission to make functional food accessible to over 100 million Indian households. As India's largest and fastest growing functional food company, and among the Top 2 health-focused cloud kitchens, we are transforming the way people eat. Making it healthier, more enjoyable and more sustainable.

Our journey is powered by four dynamic brands

Protein Chef - India's largest protein-focused health food brand

Keto Smart - A pioneer in the keto space offering low-carb products.

Gluten Smart - Crafting gluten-free alternatives that don't compromise on taste

Sugar Smart - A range of sugar-free foods, perfect for managing sugar intake

Each dedicated to serving unique dietary needs while staying rooted in great taste and quality.

We've recently raised $3 million in funding led by Rainmatter by Zerodha, and we're scaling rapidly to take our vision across the country.

If you're passionate about food innovation and want to be part of a team shaping the future of what India eats, Lo Foods is the place for you.