Human Resources Manager

About Mesa

Mesa School of Business is a new-age business school reimagining management education for the next generation of leaders. With a strong focus on experiential learning, mentorship, and industry immersion, Mesa brings together students, entrepreneurs, and leaders in a vibrant, in-person campus community.

Role: HR Generalist

Location: On-campus, Bengaluru

Experience: 7+ years

Salary range: 20- 35LPA

Role overview:

We are looking for a proactive and versatile HR Generalist to join our growing team at Mesa. This role will be at the heart of building people practices, supporting employee engagement, and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. You will work closely with the leadership and team members to create an environment that enables performance, learning, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Operations & Compliance

• Own employee lifecycle processes – onboarding, induction, documentation, and exit formalities.
• Ensure statutory compliance (PF, ESI, labor laws) and maintain HR records.
• Manage HR systems, databases, and employee files.

2. Recruitment & Talent Management

• Partner with hiring managers to run end-to-end recruitment – from job postings to selection.
• Maintain talent pipelines and ensure a strong candidate experience.

3. Performance & Development

• Support implementation of Mesa's performance management framework.
• Coordinate feedback cycles, performance check-ins, and goal-setting.
• Facilitate learning and development initiatives.

4. Culture & Engagement

• Drive employee engagement activities, culture-building initiatives, and communication forums.
• Be the point of contact for employee queries, ensuring a transparent and supportive workplace.

5. HR Projects & Strategy

• Assist in designing HR policies and processes tailored to Mesa's needs.
• Bring in fresh HR practices that align with Mesa's ethos of innovation and learning.

What we're looking for

• 7+ years of HR experience in generalist or HRBP roles (startup or education sector experience is a plus).
• Strong grounding in HR operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle management.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ownership mindset, adaptability, and enthusiasm for building something new.
  

Why join Mesa

• Be part of a young, fast-scaling institution that is redefining management education.
• Work in a culture that values innovation, curiosity, and collaboration.
• Opportunity to shape people practices from the ground up and grow with the organization.