Founding HR Partner

Location:
Kerala (Hybrid/On-site)

Compensation:
Competitive | Based on Experience

Qualification:
Graduate / MBA in HR or related

How to Apply

We're not looking for generic applications. If you believe you're the right fit:

• Customize your CV
  → Show us how your past work reflects the traits in
  "What Great Looks Like"
  (ownership, execution, AI-native, learning hunger, team catalyst).

• Add a short note (max 200 words)
  → Tell us
  why you want to build Golden Ray with us
  .

• Email your application to
  []
  with the subject line:

"Application –
Founding HR Partner
– [Your Name]"

About Us

Golden Ray is Kerala's fastest-growing Solar EPC company, shaping the future of clean energy. We're not just building solar projects – we're building a startup culture where speed, ownership, and learning fuel everything we do.

We're looking for our Founding HR Partner
– someone who wants to build HR from the ground up, not just manage policies. If you're excited about creating systems, scaling culture, and hiring people who want to build big – this is for you.

What You'll Do

Talent & Onboarding

• Run recruitment campaigns that attract go-getters.
• Design onboarding that feels less like paperwork, more like joining a mission.

Culture & Engagement

• Keep our startup spirit alive with recognition, rituals, and transparent communication.
• Organize team-building and hybrid working practices that energize.

Performance & Growth

• Set up KPIs, reviews, and career paths that actually work.
• Coach managers on people leadership.

Compliance & Systems

• Handle HR policies, payroll, contracts, and labor compliance.
• Use digital/AI tools to keep things lean and scalable.

Soft skill

Who Thrives Here

• Owners, not employees
  – you see problems and fix them.
• Doers
  – you execute, not just plan.
• Learners
  – you self-teach, share, and raise the bar.
• AI-Native
  – ChatGPT and HR tech are second nature.
• Catalysts
  – you push people (with respect) to do their best work.

Not a Fit If…

• You wait for instructions.
• You prefer talking over delivering.
• You avoid metrics, targets, or accountability.
• You resist learning or experimenting.

What You Bring?

• Degree/MBA in HR or related field.
• 1–5 years' experience in HR (startup/fast-growth is a plus).
• Strong communication (English + Malayalam).
• Proven ability to
  build HR systems
  , not just run them.

Why Join Golden Ray?

• Autonomy
  – You own projects end-to-end.
• Impact
  – See visible results from Day 1.
• Growth
  – Steep learning curve + clear path to lead HR function.
• Recognition
  – We value action and outcomes, not hierarchy.

This is not a desk job. This is building HR for one of Kerala's fastest-scaling startups.

Apply if you're ready to shape people, culture, and systems that will fuel Golden Ray's growth.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person