About UsCentro Hotels is the flagship brand of SARC Hospitality, one of India’s most disruptive and fastest-growing hospitality startups. Founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees Chaitanya and Aishwarya Adgaonkar, Centro redefines the mid-market hospitality experience by combining thoughtful design, high-touch service, and cutting-edge technology. More than just a hotel, Centro is a movement, setting new standards in guest experience while fostering a culture of relentless innovation.
Our flagship property in Pune’s bustling city center is home to Centro, a boutique hotel tailored for modern travelers, Chirp, a plant-forward café and co-working space, and Bloom, a rooftop event and community hub. Every element of our ecosystem is designed to deliver hospitality that evolves with its guests—from tech-integrated experiences to spaces that encourage creativity, collaboration, and connection.
Why Join Us?- 🏆 Work for an award-winning startup that is redefining hospitality in India.
- 🌟 Be part of an agile, fast-moving company where your ideas shape the future.
- 🌍 Experience a startup culture that combines global best practices with Indian hospitality ethos.
- 📈 Grow exponentially in an environment that values talent, autonomy, and innovation.
- 💡 Work alongside dynamic leaders who are shaping the next wave of hospitality.
- 💰 Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities in a company that believes in rewarding high performers.
The Role: Human Resources ManagerWe are looking for an HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and can help us build an organization that attracts and retains top talent. This is not a traditional HR role—this is an opportunity to build people strategy from the ground up in a startup that is scaling rapidly across India.
As Human Resources Manager at Centro Hotels, you will be at the heart of our people-first philosophy, responsible for crafting an exceptional employee experience while ensuring we hire, train, and retain the best talent. You will work closely with the founding team and department heads to foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities🏆 Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding- Lead end-to-end recruitment, ensuring only the best and most aligned talent joins Centro.
- Build and maintain a high-performance culture, hiring professionals who thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment.
- Develop Centro’s employer brand to attract top-tier hospitality and cross-industry talent.
- Create a strong talent pipeline, focusing on leadership development and succession planning.
🎓 Learning & Development- Design and implement next-gen training programs that cater to both hospitality professionals and those transitioning from other industries.
- Develop leadership training for high-potential employees, empowering them to take on bigger roles in our fast-growing organization.
- Establish a culture of learning and mentorship, providing employees with resources to grow within the company.
- Launch cutting-edge digital training tools to enhance skills across departments.
🌟 Employee Experience & Culture Building- Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and excellence, ensuring every employee feels valued, challenged, and fulfilled.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives to boost happiness, motivation, and productivity.
- Act as a strategic partner to leadership, advising on organizational development and people strategy.
- Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being, ensuring a work environment that is welcoming, fair, and inspiring.
📊 HR Operations & Compliance- Oversee payroll, attendance, and benefits administration, ensuring seamless and efficient processes.
- Implement HR tech solutions to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations, maintaining a high standard of ethical and legal HR practices.
- Manage performance evaluations, setting clear KPIs and fostering a high-performance work culture.
What We’re Looking For✔ 5+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in hospitality, luxury, retail, or fast-growing startups.
✔ Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performance teams.
✔ Strong recruitment, talent development, and engagement skills.
✔ Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments where agility is key.
✔ Deep understanding of HR best practices, compliance, and industry trends.
✔ Passion for people, culture, and building world-class organizations.
✔ Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to drive change and innovation.
✔ Familiarity with HR tech and data-driven HR decision-making.
What You’ll Get in Return💰 Competitive salary & performance incentives—We reward excellence!
📈 Hyper-growth career path—Grow with us as we expand across India.
🏡 Flexible, people-first culture—We prioritize work-life balance & well-being.
🏨 Unparalleled industry exposure—Be part of a brand shaping the future of hospitality.
☕ Exclusive employee perks—Discounts on stays, dining at Chirp, and Centro events.
🎓 Continuous learning—Access to global hospitality insights, leadership training & mentorship.
A Career Unlike Any OtherThis is not just another HR job—it’s an opportunity to shape the culture of one of India’s most ambitious hospitality startups. If you want to build a legacy, challenge the status quo, and elevate HR in a startup environment, we want to meet you!
- 📩 Ready to join us? Apply now and be part of India’s hospitality revolution!
