Sagar Lama

HR Manager

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India12 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Built HR functions from scratch in startups.
  • Scaled teams to 100+ employees effectively.
  • Expert in aligning HR strategies with business growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources expert specializing in startup environments and scalable HR solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr OperationsTalent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementCompliance

Other Skills

Employee RelationsRecruitingHR PoliciesCulture ChangeConflict ResolutionPerformance ManagementChange ManagementLinkedIn RecruiterEmployee GrievanceStrategic Human ResourcesScreeningPersonnel ManagementPayrollPerformance AppraisalOnboarding

About

I am a Human Resources professional with 10+ years of experience managing the complete employee lifecycle and building HR functions within fast-growing startup environments. My core strength lies in establishing structured HR systems, scaling teams, and aligning people strategies with business growth objectives. Over the years, I have played a key role in building HR infrastructure from the ground up, supporting organisations as they scale from early-stage teams to structured companies with 100+ employees across multiple business verticals. Some of the key initiatives I have led include: • Scaling organisational headcount to 100+ employees while maintaining strong HR governance and culture • Building and implementing HR policies, SOPs, and employee lifecycle frameworks • Establishing structured payroll operations through HDFC Bank Payroll eNet service • Designing and managing a highly accurate Excel-based payroll system in coordination with Chartered Accountants • Driving recruitment strategies, employee engagement initiatives, and performance management frameworks • Ensuring compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, and labor laws I enjoy partnering with founders and leadership teams to build scalable people processes that support business growth while creating a positive and high-performing workplace culture. My key areas of expertise include: • HR Operations & HR Business Partnering • Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning • Employee Engagement & Culture Development • Performance Management Systems • Payroll & Statutory Compliance • HR Policy Development & Governance • HR Analytics & Process Optimization I also leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to support HR research, documentation, and communication efficiency. I’m always open to connecting with HR professionals, startup founders, and business leaders who are passionate about building strong organisations through effective people strategies.

Experience

Adview

Human Resources Manager

Dec 2017Present · 8 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • AdView Technology is a globally leading, mobile first and mobile in-app only ad tech company. We run one of the world largest independent mobile programmatically advertising marketplace.
  • Built the team from scratch and rapidly grew headcount from zero to 100 for various verticals within the organization.
  • Set up & streamlined HR processes and policies organization-wide aligned with the company goals.
  • Implemented a flexible attendance/work timing process focusing on the core working time.
  • Created and implemented a performance appraisal system that motivate & driving employees' performance.
  • Re-designed and executed salary structure benefited employees in tax savings.
  • Ensure legal and statutory compliance are met as per the law of the land.
Employee RelationsRecruitingHR OperationsTalent Acquisition

Little internet private limited

Senior Executive Human Resources

Jul 2015Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Little is an app only marketplace for deals in the burgeoning Online to Offline space (O2O). The company was backed by marquee investors like SAIF Partners, Tiger Global and Paytm among others. Little has built the largest O2O supply side infrastructure, and already offers deals from over 25000 merchants.
Employee RelationsEmployee EngagementTalent Acquisition

Alchemy software solutions

HR Operations & Compliance

Dec 2014Jul 2015 · 7 mos

  • Alchemy Solutions is a leading workforce deployment and IT consulting company, headquartered in Bangalore by providing continuous cost take-out capability and maximum Returns On Investment. It provides services across various business sectors and domains. Our primarily service offerings are in: IT Staff Augmentation, IT Training, IT Consulting.
Employee RelationsEmployee EngagementHR OperationsCompliance

Mobodexter | ai + iot + edge computing

Human Resources & Admin Operations

Oct 2013Nov 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Mobodexter offers product engineering services to leading semiconductor clients in the embedded space ranging from hardware to firmware and in software space that includes mobility, cloud and analytic services.
Employee RelationsRecruitingHR OperationsTalent Acquisition

Education

Sambalpur University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Human Resouces

Jan 2009Jan 2011

Sambalpur University

Bachelor’s Degree — B SC. Chemistry Honours

Jan 2005Jan 2008

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