Human Resources Lead

Our People & Talent department at Sporty is the beating heart of our operation. Working with us is challenging and rewarding, we offer great opportunities for good team fits. We aim to offer real value and benefit to our People and the Company. A proactive, positive working attitude and solutions driven mindset is essential to work in this lean and vital area of our organisation.

About the Role:

As a Human Resources Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's workforce. Your primary responsibility is to align our human capital strategy with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that directly align with and support the organization's overall business objectives and strategic goals.

Lead the development and implementation of innovative talent acquisition strategies that attract, engage, and hire top talent across all levels of the organization.

Champion a high-performance culture by fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment that motivates and retains top talent.

Talent Acquisition & Management

Develop and implement effective recruitment and onboarding processes that provide a seamless and positive candidate experience.

Proactively identify and address talent gaps to ensure the organization has the necessary skills and expertise to achieve its strategic objectives.

Manage the full employee lifecycle, including performance management, talent development, and succession planning.

Employee Relations & Engagement

Build and maintain strong employee relations through proactive communication, conflict resolution, and fair and consistent disciplinary actions.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and development by identifying training needs and developing and delivering impactful training programs.

Ensure employee well-being by administering competitive compensation and benefits programs that meet the needs of a diverse workforce.

HR Operations & Compliance

Oversee all HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, employee experience, time and attendance, and HRIS.

Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations through regular audits, policy updates, and training initiatives.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and ensure data integrity across all HR systems.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Continuously improve HR processes and systems to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and employee experience.

Qualifications:

12+ years of progressive HR experience.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with HRIS systems, verification / KYC tools and talent management tools.

Knowledge of IN labor laws and regulations.

Ability to lead and motivate both onsite and regional teams.

A passion for creating a positive and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Health and Life Insurance

IT Asset provided

5 days working

Paid leaves of 21 days (excluding 12 public holidays)

Team fun activities

Quarterly Team Outings

Annual company retreat - Our Operations team went to Goa in 2022 and Udaipur in 2023 and more TBC!

Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organization

Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful

Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members

Our Mission

Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone

Our Operating Principles

1. Create Value for Users

2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty

3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation

4. Be Responsible

5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty

6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy

7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability

8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride

Interview Process

30 min Aptitude Test

Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team

Remote 90 min video interview loop with 3 x Team Members (30 mins each)

24-72 hour feedback loops throughout the process

Working at Sporty

The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance-based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow and de-block any issues when they're in your way.

Generally employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups etc. The emphasis is really on results.

As we are a highly structured and established company we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to.

We literally build, spend and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our Team Members.