We have an opportunity that bridges Operations excellence with HR leadership.
At Smollan India, we strongly believe that some of the best People Leaders come from the frontline and operations ecosystem - those who truly understand the business, the people, and what drives performance on the ground. With that in mind, we are inviting applications from high-performing Operations professionals who are ready to take the next step into a strategic HR role.
Current Opportunity:
- Role- People Senior Manager - Operations - SIPL
- Experience- Minimum 12-15 years of experience in Business Operations
- Location- Head Office - Mumbai
- Educational Qualification: MBA in Human Resources (preferred)
Why This Role Might Be for You:
If you have:
- Led large frontline teams or managed complex operations
- Worked closely with people challenges—hiring, retention, performance, engagement
- A strong understanding of what drives on-the-ground productivity and morale, this role gives you the platform to shape people strategy at scale and influence the organization beyond your current function.
What You Will Drive:
- Own end-to-end workforce planning, frontline hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies
- Partner with business leaders to solve real-time people and performance challenges
- Ensure seamless People operations across payroll, compliance, and lifecycle management
- Drive engagement, performance management, and capability-building initiatives
- Lead transformation, change management, and inclusion programs
- Use data and analytics to influence decision-making
- Build and lead a high-performing People Operations team
What We're Looking For:
- Strong background in Operations with people leadership exposure
- Experience or interest in HR, talent management, or business partnering
- Analytical mindset and comfort with data-driven decisions
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- High ownership, emotional intelligence, and leadership capability
- Working knowledge of compliance, payroll, or HR systems (preferred)
