Assistant Manager - HR & Culture

Location: Mumbai, Goregaon East

About Us

Indra Shakti Ventures, under Indra Holdings, is a fast-growing FMCG venture building premium, differentiated consumer brands. Our portfolio includes SWAH, a specialty artisanal rice brand, and Hado, a ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage brand. We are on an ambitious growth path across India and international markets.

As we prepare to launch these two exciting brands, we recognize that our people and culture will be our strongest differentiators. We are seeking a passionate Assistant Manager – HR & Culture to join our core team and help shape the people agenda from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to build HR processes, embed organizational culture, and support brand launches in FMCG. At Indra Shakti Ventures, culture is not just HR’s role but everyone’s responsibility—we’re looking for someone who can champion this belief!

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for critical FMCG roles across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Corporate functions.
  
• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support rapid business expansion.
  
• Partner with business leaders to define JDs, competency requirements, and assessment processes.
  
• Design and execute employer branding initiatives to position Indra Shakti Ventures as an aspirational FMCG employer.
  

HR Operations & Compliance

• Set up and streamline HR processes, policies, and systems (onboarding, attendance, payroll coordination, employee records).
  
• Ensure statutory compliance with PF, ESIC, Shops & Establishment Act, and labor laws.
  
• Drive HRMS implementation for seamless operations.
  

Culture & Engagement

• Partner with leadership to articulate and embed company values and cultural pillars.
  
• Launch employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and wellness activities tailored to a fast-growing FMCG environment.
  
• Conduct pulse surveys, exit/stay interviews, and other feedback mechanisms to strengthen engagement.
  
• Plan team-building activities and cross-functional culture events during the brand launch phase.
  

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Learning & Development

• Identify training needs across commercial (Sales, GTM, Distributor Management) and functional roles.
  
• Coordinate and deliver onboarding programs, skill workshops, and leadership sessions.
  
• Track learning effectiveness with clear metrics tied to business outcomes.
  

Performance Management & HR Analytics

• Support implementation of a KPI-driven performance management system aligned to business goals for SWAH & Hado.
  
• Facilitate quarterly and annual reviews, feedback sessions, and development plans.
  
• Build HR dashboards and analytics to track hiring, attrition, productivity, and engagement metrics.
  

Change Management & Organizational Development

• Support leadership in organization design as the company scales rapidly.
  
• Drive change management during brand launches, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.
  
• Act as a cultural ambassador, reinforcing agility, accountability, and collaboration.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Organizational Development.
  
• 2–4 years of HR experience, ideally in FMCG, consumer goods, or high-growth startups.
  
• Strong exposure to talent acquisition, HR operations, and employee engagement.
  
• Knowledge of labor laws and statutory compliance.
  
• Passion for building culture and people-first organizations.
  
• Payroll Management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setup
  
• Only Mumbai based Candidates within 10 km of Goregaon East will be considered.
  

Why Join Us-

• Be part of the foundational HR team, shaping the people & culture agenda from day one.
  
• Work directly with founders and senior leadership in a high-impact environment.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to the launch and growth of two exciting FMCG brands – SWAH & Hado.
  
• Build scalable HR practices and a vibrant culture in a fast-growing consumer business.