<div>Key Qualities &amp; Requirements:<br /> 1. Experience Level:<br /> o 10&ndash;12+ years of HR leadership experience.<br /> o Exposure to fast-paced, growth-oriented environments (e.g., startups, rapidly<br /> scaling businesses).<br /> 2. Core HR Focus Areas:<br /> o Talent Acquisition: Building strong recruitment strategies to support rapid<br /> hiring needs.<br /> o HR Policies &amp; Processes: Setting up clear frameworks for HR operations,<br /> policies, and employee handbooks.<br /> o Performance Management: Designing and implementing performance<br /> evaluation systems.<br /> o Employee Engagement: Driving initiatives that foster a positive, motivated,<br /> and high-performing culture.<br /> 3. Strategic Partnership with Founders:<br /> o Acting as a trusted advisor to the founders on people strategy and<br /> organizational design.</div> <div>o Advising on organizational structure, workforce planning, and culture-<br /> building initiatives.</div> <div>4. Operational HR Responsibilities:<br /> o Handling day-to-day HR operations like leave management, payroll<br /> processing, statutory compliance, and HRMS management.</div> <div>5. Industry Preference:<br /> o Background in financial services, private equity, or startups is preferred, for<br /> better understanding of VCAT&rsquo;s business context and working style.</div> <div>6. Location and Office Requirement:<br /> o Willing to be based in Mumbai (Andheri).<br /> 7. Additional Responsibility - Chief of Staff Element:<br /> o Helping the founders on strategic initiatives, special projects, and broader<br /> problem-solving beyond just HR.<br /> o Acting as a &quot;force multiplier&quot; for the leadership team, especially in<br /> organizational growth initiatives.</div> <div>8. Reporting Structure:<br /> o Initially reporting to Arisht (one of the founding members).<br /> o Long-term reporting directly to the Founder&rsquo;s Office as the organization<br /> scales.</div> <div>This role combines hands-on HR execution with strategic leadership responsibilities,<br /> meaning the ideal candidate needs to be both an operator and a strategic thinker.</div>