HR Manager & Advisor
Company: CyTech Consulting
Employment Type: Flexible / Part-Time / Advisory Engagement
Work Arrangement: Flexible working hours | Remote / Hybrid
Experience: 2+ years
Qualification: MBA in Human Resources (MBA HR)
About CyTech Consulting
CyTech Consulting is a cybersecurity consulting company that helps startups, SMEs, brands, and individuals protect their digital assets and IT infrastructure.
We provide end-to-end cybersecurity and IT solutions, including:
- Cybersecurity consulting
- Risk assessments
- Security advisory
- Secure technology implementation
- IT infrastructure and security solutions
Our mission is to make cybersecurity accessible, practical, and reliable for businesses of all sizes.
We are building a modern, professional, and growth-oriented organization based on the values of trust, security, innovation, professionalism, and modern technology.
About the Role
CyTech Consulting is looking for a proactive, strategic, and growth-oriented HR Manager & HR Advisor to help establish and develop our HR function from the ground up.
This is a unique opportunity for an HR professional who wants to contribute beyond traditional HR operations. The selected candidate will work closely with the founders and leadership team to develop HR systems, create policies and SOPs, support talent acquisition, build organizational processes, and contribute to the company's long-term growth.
The ideal candidate will have a strong business growth mindset, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to independently build structured HR processes in a growing startup environment.
Key Responsibilities1. HR Strategy & Function Development
- Establish and develop the HR function for a growing startup.
- Create a structured HR framework aligned with the company's business objectives.
- Develop HR strategies to support organizational growth and workforce planning.
- Work closely with the founders and management team on people-related and organizational matters.
- Provide HR insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
2. HR Policies, SOPs & Process Development
- Create, document, implement, and maintain HR-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs ).
- Develop employee handbooks, HR policies, workplace guidelines, and internal processes.
- Establish structured processes for:
- Recruitment and selection
- Employee on boarding and induction
- Attendance and leave management
- Performance management
- Employee engagement
- Employee development
- Grievance handling
- Employee exit and offboarding
- Build scalable HR systems that can grow with the organization.
3. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Manage and support the end-to-end recruitment process.
- Prepare job descriptions and define role requirements.
- Develop structured recruitment and selection processes.
- Screen and evaluate candidates.
- Coordinate interviews and support the hiring process.
- Develop effective onboarding and induction systems.
- Support talent retention and employee development initiatives.
4. Employee Relations & People Management
- Act as a key HR point of contact for employees and management.
- Handle employee queries, concerns, and workplace matters professionally.
- Support employee engagement and organizational culture development.
- Assist in performance management and appraisal processes.
- Promote a professional, ethical, inclusive, and high-performance work culture.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
5. Business & Organizational Growth
- Contribute ideas and initiatives that support business growth.
- Understand the relationship between people, organizational structure, and business performance.
- Support the development of a strong company culture aligned with CyTech Consulting's mission and values.
- Assist in workforce planning and future organizational development.
- Develop HR processes that are practical, efficient, and scalable.
Required Qualifications
- MBA in Human Resources (MBA HR) is mandatory.
- Minimum 2+ years of professional experience in Human Resources.
- Experience in a startup, technology company, consulting organization, or growing business is preferred.
- Practical experience in HR policy development and SOP creation.
- Strong understanding of recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong documentation, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively with founders and senior management.
Preferred Candidate Profile
We are looking for a candidate who is:
- Proactive, responsible, and self-motivated.
- A strategic thinker with a strong business growth mindset.
- Entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a startup environment.
- Capable of building systems and processes from the ground up.
- Interested in technology, cybersecurity, consulting, and business development.
- Comfortable working directly with founders and business leaders.
- Willing to contribute beyond conventional HR responsibilities.
- Focused on long-term organizational growth and professional development.
Flexible Working Arrangement
This is a flexible and output-oriented role.
- No fixed daily working hours.
- Flexible working schedule based on responsibilities and business requirements.
- Suitable for an experienced HR professional who may currently be working elsewhere and wishes to contribute to a growing startup.
- The engagement, responsibilities, availability, and deliverables will be mutually agreed upon.
- The role requires professional commitment, timely communication, and completion of agreed responsibilities.
Growth & Exposure Opportunity
As part of CyTech Consulting, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with technology professionals, entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders in India.
This role offers exposure to:
- Cybersecurity and technology consulting.
- Startup operations and business development.
- Organizational growth and company building.
- Strategic leadership and decision-making.
- Building HR systems and processes from the ground up.
- Working with professionals from the technology and business ecosystem.
Why Join CyTech Consulting?
- Opportunity to build and lead the HR function of a growing cybersecurity consulting company.
- Direct interaction with founders and business leadership.
- Opportunity to create HR policies, SOPs, and organizational systems from the ground up.
- Flexible working arrangement.
- Exposure to cybersecurity, technology, consulting, and business growth.
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic organizational development.
- Potential for expanded responsibilities and future growth as the company expands.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply through Indeed with an updated resume.
Please highlight your experience in:
- HR policy and SOP development
- Startup or organizational HR management
- Recruitment and talent acquisition
- Employee relations
- HR strategy and organizational development
Join CyTech Consulting and help build the people, culture, systems, and organizational foundation of a growing cybersecurity and technology company.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pune, Maharashtra (Pune, Pune District)
