Our Human Resources team operates as a strategic partner to the business, focused on cultivating a high-performance culture where exceptional talent thrives. Our work is fundamentally guided by the DICE (Democratize Internet Commerce for Everyone) mission, which underpins our approach to all people strategies. Our core mandate centers on two critical pillars: driving world-class Talent Density and continuously elevating Employee Experience. We achieve this by relentlessly attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber of professionals, ensuring that every individual contributes significantly to our success. Concurrently, we are committed to shaping an unparalleled employee experience—one defined by transparent communication, meaningful development, and a deeply engaging, inclusive culture. As stewards of the company's most valuable asset—its people—we design, implement, and champion people strategies that directly translate into sustained business growth and a position as one of India’s most sought-after e-commerce destinations.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Manager – HR Operations & HR Systems to lead and manage HR operations while ensuring the smooth functioning of HR systems. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day HR processes, ensuring data accuracy and integrity within HR systems, and implementing process improvements. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between HR, IT, and other departments to support HR digitalization, optimize operational efficiencies, and drive impactful HR initiatives.
What you will do
Own and lead end-to-end employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding, employee movements, confirmations, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, benefits administration, leave & attendance, separations, and offboarding.
Ensure seamless, consistent, and high-quality employee experiences across all people processes.
Establish and continuously improve standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver operational excellence.
Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal, and Business Leaders to ensure efficient delivery of People Operations.
Ensure timely issuance and maintenance of employment documentation, contracts, letters, statutory records, and employee records.
2. People Operations GovernanceDrive operational governance by establishing service standards, SLAs, quality controls, and compliance mechanisms.
Ensure adherence to internal policies, labor laws, statutory regulations, and audit requirements across all HR operations.
Own policy implementation and operational compliance while ensuring process consistency across the organization.
Lead internal and external audits related to employee records, HR operations, and statutory compliance.
3. HR Systems & Digital OperationsOwn the operational effectiveness of the organization's HR technology ecosystem, including HRMS, Payroll, Attendance, Performance Management, Learning, Survey, and other People systems.
Partner with HR Systems and IT teams to support system implementations, enhancements, testing, integrations, and process optimization.
Drive system adoption, data accuracy, and continuous improvements across HR platforms.
Leverage technology to simplify employee transactions and improve operational efficiency.
4. Process Excellence & AutomationLead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify, standardize, and automate People Operations processes.
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
Drive digital transformation initiatives by reducing manual interventions and increasing self-service capabilities.
Establish operational metrics and continuously improve turnaround times and service quality.
5. HR Analytics & Operational InsightsOwn People Operations dashboards and reporting across employee lifecycle metrics, workforce movements, service delivery, compliance, and operational performance.
Generate actionable insights to support workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
Monitor operational KPIs, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
Present periodic operational reviews and governance updates to HR and business leadership.
6. Stakeholder & Vendor ManagementBuild strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, IT, Information Security, Legal, and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery of People Operations.
Act as the primary escalation point for complex employee lifecycle and operational issues.
Influence stakeholders to adopt standardized processes and continuously improve service delivery.
7. Team LeadershipLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing People Operations team.
Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer-centricity, and operational excellence.
Build capability within the team through coaching, knowledge sharing, and process documentation.
What you will need
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA in HR is preferred.
8–12 years of experience in HR Operations or People Operations, with proven experience managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes.
Experience leading People Operations teams in fast-paced, high-growth organizations.
Exposure to HR technology platforms and digital transformation initiatives.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in matrix organizations.
Strong understanding of end-to-end employee lifecycle management.
Expertise in HR operations, HR shared services, payroll coordination, benefits administration, employee documentation, and compliance.
Sound knowledge of labor laws, statutory compliance, and HR governance.
Strong understanding of HR systems and technology-enabled service delivery.
Operational Excellence and Process Optimization
Employee Lifecycle Management
HR Technology & Digital Transformation
Service Delivery & Shared Services Management
HR Analytics and Reporting
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Team Leadership and People Management
Change Management
Project & Program Management
Process Automation & Continuous Improvement
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills
Preferred CertificationsSHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent HR certification.
Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification.
Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent).
Certifications in HR technology platforms are an added advantage.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 8-12 years of experience in HR Operations or People Operations
- Proven experience managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding to offboarding)
- Experience leading People Operations teams in fast-paced, high-growth organizations
- Experience with HR technology platforms (HRMS, payroll, attendance, performance, LMS, survey tools) and integrations
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, statutory compliance, and HR governance
- Experience with payroll coordination, benefits administration, employee documentation and records management
- Operational excellence, process optimization and process automation experience
- Experience owning HR analytics, dashboards and operational reporting
- Stakeholder management and vendor management experience across HR, IT, Finance, Legal
- Team leadership, mentoring and people management skills
- Strong communication, influencing, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Master's degree or MBA in HR preferred
- SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR or equivalent HR certification
- Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification
- Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) or equivalent
What We Do
Meesho is India’s fastest growing internet commerce company. We want to make eCommerce accessible to all. Our vision is to enable 100 million small businesses in India, including individual entrepreneurs, to succeed online. Our mission is to democratise internet commerce by bringing a range of products & new customers online. What started as a reseller-focused platform six years ago has now emerged as a single ecosystem connecting millions of sellers, consumers and entrepreneurs.
