Senior Human Resources Manager

About Us

Appsoleut Games is a fast-growing mobile gaming studio based in Gurgaon, focused on building high-quality open-world driving and racing games. Our titles consistently rank among the Top 30 racing games in the US and globally. With a strong global player base and a team of 50+, we are at a key growth stage, scaling our products, strengthening our team, and building towards becoming a global leader in mobile gaming. We operate with a hands-on, ownership driven culture where people are encouraged to contribute, take responsibility, and grow with the company.

Role Objective

Own and run the entire HR function end-to-end with a strong focus on hiring, operational excellence, and process discipline. This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to drive outcomes independently and ensure consistency across all people-related processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition

• Drive end-to-end hiring across tech, design, QA, and other business roles
• Actively source candidates via LinkedIn, referrals, and direct outreach (not just job portals)
• Screen candidates for role and team fit
• Own hiring outcomes: time-to-hire, quality of hire, and offer-to-join ratio
• Personally close candidates through effective evaluation, positioning, and compensation negotiation
• Build strong pipelines for current and future hiring needs

2. HR Operations & Compliance

• Conduct onboarding with induction sessions to help new joiners understand company policies, culture, teams, tools, and expectations.
• Own and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing
• Manage attendance, leave systems, and HRMS (Keka)
• Maintain employee records, appointment letters, contracts, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws (PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, etc.)
• Coordinate statutory filings and audits where required

3. Process Discipline & Structure Support

• Support founders in implementing KRAs across teams
• Track and ensure basic performance check-ins are conducted
• Bring consistency to increment and compensation processes
• Ensure policies are followed and not bypassed

4. Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage onboarding, induction, and employee documentation
• Handle exits, final settlements, and offboarding processes
• Act as a reliable point of contact for employee queries and concerns

5. Work Environment & Team Support

• Ensure a structured, fair, and well-functioning work environment
• Address employee issues with clarity and consistency
• Support team leads in managing people-related challenges
• Plan and organize employee engagement activities and culture-building initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 7–10 years of HR experience in a fast-paced company (startup/tech/gaming preferred)
• Strong hiring capability with proven experience in independently closing roles
• Solid understanding of payroll, compliance, and HR operations
• High ownership mindset with ability to execute without constant direction
• Strong judgment and ability to balance people needs with business priorities
• Hands-on experience with HRMS tools (Keka)

Qualifications

MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification preferred.

Why Join Us

• Direct access to founders and real ownership of the function
• High-impact role in a growing gaming studio
• Opportunity to build and stabilize systems at a critical growth stage
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked upside

Perks

• Health Insurance for the Employee as well as their family members.
• Weekends off!
• Everyday tea/coffee, cookies and fruits on the house.
• Annual Holiday sponsored via the company!

This is a great opportunity for you to join one of India's leading mobile game studios, building premium titles with the latest technology, alongside a high-performing, collaborative team.