Material Depot
Website : materialdepot.com
Senior Manager/ Associate Director – Human Resources @ Material Depot
Location : Bangalore
About Material Depot
Material Depot is building the Ultimate Home Decor Destination, transforming how India shops for interiors—tiles, laminates, wall decor, and more.
By working directly with manufacturers and leveraging technology, we bring better pricing, faster execution, and standardized service to a highly fragmented industry.
10,000+ homes served
~$5M annualized revenue, profitable
Backed by Accel, Stellaris, and global investors
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Manager – HR to lead and scale our people function across Talent Acquisition (TA), HR Operations, and Learning & Development (L&D).
This role will be critical in enabling the company’s next phase of growth—especially high-velocity hiring across corporate and retail functions, while building strong HR systems and processes.
You will lead a team of 5–6 members across TA and HR Ops, and work closely with business leaders to build a high-performance organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Talent Acquisition (High Priority)
Own and drive end-to-end hiring across corporate and retail functions
Build scalable hiring processes for high-volume retail hiring as well as critical corporate roles
Improve key metrics: time-to-hire, quality of hire, and hiring efficiency
Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience
2. HR Operations & Systems
Streamline and manage all HR operations including onboarding, payroll inputs, attendance, and compliance
Drive implementation and optimization of HRMS and ATS systems
Build structured, scalable processes across the employee lifecycle
Ensure high levels of process discipline and data accuracy
3. Learning & Development (L&D)
Build and execute L&D programs for retail teams and corporate functions
Improve onboarding effectiveness and reduce ramp-up time
Work with business leaders to identify skill gaps and build training interventions
4. Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a team of 5–6 HR professionals across TA and HR Ops
Set clear KRAs, track performance, and build a strong execution culture
Partner closely with business teams to align HR with company goals
What We’re Looking For
- 3–6 years of experience in HR, with strong exposure to Talent Acquisition + HR Ops
- Experience in high-growth startups / retail / multi-location businesses is a strong plus
- Proven ability to manage high-volume hiring along with strategic roles
- Strong understanding of HR systems (HRMS, ATS) and process building
- High ownership, execution focus, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills
What You’ll Get
- Opportunity to build and scale the entire HR function at a fast-growing company
- High ownership and visibility across leadership
- Chance to directly impact culture, hiring quality, and organizational growth