Job Title:
Senior HR Manager (People & Culture – Builder Role)
Company: Pinklay
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Created: 2026-01-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
HR Manager – People & Culture (Builder Role)Location: Mumbai, Khar (On-site)Type: Full-timeReporting to: FoundersThe RoleWe are hiring a serious HR Manager with 5+ years of hands-on experience to build and scale the HR function for a fast-growing D2C, design-led, retail and consumer business.Please note: This is not a maintenance role.This is a builder role.You will work directly with the founders to create hiring systems, performance frameworks, people processes, and a strong culture that can scale.What You Will OwnEnd-to-end HR operations and people strategyHiring and team building for key and leadership roles across design, retail, marketing, operations, and corporate teamsCreating and improving HR systems — policies, performance reviews, appraisals, feedback, exits, and complianceWorkforce planning and organisational structuring in a scaling companyPartnering with founders on people decisions, culture, and long-term talent strategyEnsuring discipline, clarity, accountability, and professional HR hygiene across the organisationWho We Are Looking For5+ years of HR experience in D2C, retail, startup, design-led or consumer businesses in IndiaProven experience scaling teams and building HR processes from scratch or early stagesStrong understanding of creative teams, retail operations, and fast-paced consumer environmentsComfortable being both strategic and hands-onMature, grounded, firm, and empathetic — someone who treats HR as a core business functionSomeone ready to step up from Manager to a senior leadership role, with long-term ownership mindsetWhat This Role OffersDirect access to founders and leadershipThe opportunity to build the HR function and culture at a critical growth stageHigh ownership, high impact, and exponential growthIf you think, you can help us, please write to hr@