The posting
HR Lead – Lal Sweets
## Company Overview Lal Sweets is one of Karnataka’s most beloved traditional sweets and snacks brands, known for its authentic taste, quality, and consistency. With a strong retail and distribution network across the state, Lal Sweets has grown to an organization of 600+ employees and a revenue base of ₹200 crore — with an ambitious goal to scale to ₹1000 crore in the next 4–5 years. The company operates two manufacturing plants in Bangalore and is rapidly expanding to meet growing consumer demand.
## Job Summary We are seeking an experienced HR Lead who will drive the people agenda at Lal Sweets by integrating strategic business partnering with hands-on HR operations. This role requires the ideal candidate to have substantial exposure to corporate as well as plant HR environments, a strong grasp of local labor laws and compliance, and the capability to closely collaborate with promoters and business heads to align HR initiatives with organizational growth objectives.
## Responsibilities - Strategic HR & Business Partnering: Act as a strategic HR partner to the promoter and leadership team, aligning people strategy with business goals, while driving organizational growth through effective workforce and succession planning. - Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: Lead the hiring process across corporate and plant roles with agility and quality, build a strong local talent pipeline, and enhance the company's employer brand through community engagement and employee advocacy. - HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee payroll, statutory compliance, and HR operations, ensuring 100% adherence to labor laws and factory regulations, and liaise with government departments as required. - Employee Engagement & Culture Building: Champion a people-first culture, drive employee engagement programs and grievance redressal initiatives, and develop policies that enhance employee experience while aligning with business needs. - Learning & Development: Identify capability gaps and implement training interventions, supporting leadership development and skill enhancement at corporate and plant levels. - Performance & Rewards: Implement performance management systems that drive accountability and results, review compensation structures for internal equity and market competitiveness.
## Qualifications - Education: MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or an equivalent qualification. - Experience: 7–10 years of progressive HR experience with exposure to both corporate and plant HR environments. - Industry Preference: Experience in FMCG, food processing, manufacturing, or consumer goods sectors. - Strong business partnering skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership. - Fluent in Kannada (mandatory) and English; capable of engaging across workforce levels. - Hands-on experience with statutory compliance, local labor laws, and industrial relations. - Proven ability to scale HR processes in a growing organization. - A talent acquisition (TA) mindset with strong execution capabilities and data orientation. - High energy, agility, and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” approach.
## Preferred Skills - Experience with employee engagement strategies and culture-building initiatives. - A strong understanding of performance management systems and compensation structures.
## Experience 7–10 years of relevant experience in HR, particularly in both corporate and plant environments within the FMCG or food manufacturing industries.
## Environment This is an on-site role based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with weekly travel to manufacturing plants. The work setting is dynamic, focused on fast growth, and requires an individual comfortable with a promoter-driven setup.
## Salary CTC: Competitive, based on experience and fit.
## Growth Opportunities - Opportunity to partner directly with the promoter and leadership team to shape the company’s growth story. - Exposure to both strategic and operational HR functions in a rapidly scaling FMCG setup. - A collaborative, fast-paced, and value-driven work environment.



