Sarvam is pioneering India's sovereign AI platform, focused on creating AI that genuinely benefits the nation. We collaborate with major enterprises and public institutions, backed by leading venture capital firms. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a strategic and hands-on HR Business Partner & Operations leader within a rapidly growing, tech-first environment.

This position sits at the crucial intersection of people strategy and execution. You will influence team structures, cultivate performance and culture, and ensure the HR operational backbone, including systems, policies, and compliance, functions seamlessly. It's a high-ownership role for someone adept at advising leadership on organizational decisions while also managing the intricate details of HR operations.

As an HR Business Partner & People Operations leader, you will:

Partner closely with business and function leaders to align HR strategies and structures with organizational goals, supporting scalability. Provide expert advice on organizational design, performance management, and career development as teams expand. Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent during periods of organizational transformation and rapid growth. Address employee relations matters, conduct investigations when necessary, and ensure swift, fair conflict resolution. Own and enhance core HR processes across the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exits. Identify, evaluate, and implement HRMS tools to manage employee data, compensation, and performance, ensuring the technology scales with the company. Maintain up-to-date HR policies, ensure compliance with labor laws, and keep documentation audit-ready. Support compensation and benefits administration, focusing on data accuracy and benchmarking. Manage and refine HR systems, dashboards, and reporting to provide leadership with timely and clear people analytics. Contribute to talent acquisition by providing workforce planning insights and assisting with candidate evaluation.

We are seeking candidates with:

A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 5–8 years of comprehensive HR experience, with a minimum of 4 years in an HRBP, People Operations, or similar generalist capacity. Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing HRMS/HRIS platforms (e.g., Darwinbox, Keka, Rippling, Lattice, or comparable systems) is highly advantageous. A robust understanding of HR compliance and effective process design. Comfort and capability in managing both strategic discussions with leadership and the detailed operational aspects of HR systems and processes. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving abilities. A proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguity-tolerant environments; prior startup or scale-up experience is a significant plus.