Manager – Human Resources
Location: A-83, Pocket D, Okhla Phase 2, New Delhi (on-site)
Experience: 3+ years in HR, ideally with startup exposure
Industry: Media & Entertainment · Tech-enabled Marketplace · Startup
Timings: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Mon–Sat (last Saturday of every month off)
About StarClinch
StarClinch is India's largest artist booking and discovery platform. Since 2015 we've owned the full booking journey - shortlist, availability, negotiation, booking, payment, and escrow - for singers, bands, dancers, photographers, and performers across weddings, corporate, and private events. We're a lean, tech-first team building fast.
About the Role
We're looking for an HR Manager who can own the people function end-to-end in a high-velocity startup - from hiring across IT and non-IT roles to building the culture, systems, and compliance backbone that let a small team scale without breaking. You'll operate hands-on: close hires yourself, run the day-to-day, and set up HR to run cleanly whether you're in the room. If you like ambiguity, own outcomes, and want direct influence on how the company is built, this is that seat.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition (core of the role)
- Own end-to-end hiring across IT and non-IT roles - sourcing, screening, structured interviews, negotiation, offer, and.
- Run fast, high-pressure hiring cycles; build and maintain a live pipeline against anticipated needs.
- Use AI-enabled sourcing, resume-screening, and candidate-matching tools to improve speed and quality of hire.
People Operations & Compliance
- Administer the employee lifecycle in greytHR —, attendance, payroll inputs, exits.
- Ensure statutory compliance (in coordination with payroll/CA); keep policies current and documented.
Employee Relations & Performance
- Handle grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters with a firm-but-empathetic hand.
- Run performance cycles and translate feedback into development and retention actions.
Culture, Retention & Workforce Planning
- Build a culture of ownership, high performance, and accountability sized for a lean team.
- Drive engagement and retention; use HR metrics and attrition insights to inform decisions.
- Manage joiners, movers, and exits so transitions stay smooth and non-disruptive.
Team & Systems
- Guide and develop the junior HR layer (Associates / Interns), whenever we hire in future.
- Own and improve the HR tech stack (greytHR, Zoho Recruit); suggest and adopt no-code tools that make HR smoother and smarter.
Requirements
- 3+ years across HR, with real recruitment ownership; startup experience strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of core HR functions - TA (technical & operations), HR operations, performance, employee engagement, and Indian labour compliance.
- Strong negotiator who can convince, close, and; sharp, logical, street-smart.
- Comfortable being non-rigid about scope — willing to step beyond a narrow HR brief.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management.
- Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace; hands-on with HRMS and ATS.
Benefits
27 days of paid leave a year
- generous time off to rest and recharge, well above the statutory minimum.
Health and accidental insurance coverage
- so you and your peace of mind are protected from day.
Startup exposure
— a young, dynamic team and the kind of fast, ownership-driven environment where you see your work land.
Learn and own the HR tech stack
- get hands-on with modern HRMS, ATS, and AI-driven HR tools, with the freedom to adopt what makes the function smarter.
Mentoring and coaching from a senior HR leader
- direct access to experienced guidance as you take on bigger calls.
Build from scratch
- freedom to experiment and design HR systems, not inherit red tape.
Real influence
- a high-impact role shaping team building and company culture from the front.
