Fractional HR Leadership

Build Your

From Day One

Hutek HR embeds seasoned HR professionals into your startup — policy formulation, compliance, culture and talent strategy — so you scale without people chaos. No full-time hire needed.

Startup Stage Coverage
Pre-Seed
Foundations & compliance
Seed
Policy & team frameworks
Series A
Scaling people ops
10→50+
Headcount growth support
  • HR Framework Design
  • Policy Formulation & Handbooks
  • Talent Acquisition Strategy
  • Compensation Benchmarking

HR expertise when
you need it most

A full-spectrum fractional HR function — without the full-time price tag. Designed for startups navigating early-stage growth.

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HR Framework Setup

Scalable HR systems from scratch — org structure, role clarity, grading frameworks, and operating norms tailored to your startup's DNA.

Foundation
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Policy Formulation

Compliant, founder-friendly HR policies — employee handbooks, leave policies, POSH, code of conduct, and employment agreements for India's startup ecosystem.

Compliance
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Talent Strategy

Hiring pipelines, interview frameworks, offer strategies, and EVP narratives that attract talent at a pre-Series A budget.

Acquisition
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Compensation Design

Benchmark-driven pay bands, ESOP frameworks, and variable pay programs that retain top talent without burning your runway.

Rewards
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Culture & Engagement

Values articulation, onboarding journeys, engagement rituals, and feedback mechanisms that keep your team aligned as you scale.

Culture

HR Tech & Ops

Select and implement the right HRMS, payroll, and performance tools — streamlining operations so founders can focus on product.

Technology

Full-Time HR Head
vs. Fractional HR

The numbers are clear. Get senior HR expertise at a fraction of the cost — faster time-to-value, zero long-term commitment.

0%
Average cost saving
vs. full-time HR Head
Day 1
Operational readiness
vs. 3–6 month hiring cycle
0%
Equity dilution
vs. 0.5–1.5% ESOP full-time
Breadth of expertise
vs. one generalist hire
❌ Full-Time HR Head
High cost.
Slow to value.
Annual CTC (salary + benefits)₹25L – ₹50L / yr
Recruitment & onboarding time3 – 6 months
Recruitment agency fee8 – 15% of CTC
ESOP / equity grant (typical)0.5 – 1.5%
Infrastructure & tools₹2L – ₹5L / yr
Severance & exit riskHigh
Specialisation breadthOne generalist
✅ Hutek HR — Fractional
Lean investment.
Immediate impact.
Monthly retainer (flexible scope)₹80K – ₹2L / mo
Time to first deliverableWeek 1
Engagement fee / setup costZero
Equity commitment0%
Tools & infrastructureIncluded
Exit / pause riskMinimal
Specialisation breadthMulti-expert team
Annual Cost Breakdown — First Year
Total Annual Investment₹35L+ (Full-Time)₹12–24L (Fractional)
Time to First HR Deliverable~180 days (Full-Time)7 days (Fractional)
HR Policies OperationalMonth 4–6 (Full-Time)Month 1 (Fractional)
Full-Time HR Head Hutek HR — Fractional

From first call to
fully operational HR

01

Discovery Call

We spend 45 minutes understanding your startup's stage, team size, pain points, and people priorities — no generic templates, just deep listening.

02

People Audit & Roadmap

A structured audit of your current HR state — policies, compliance gaps, hiring health, culture signals — followed by a prioritised 90-day people roadmap.

03

Embedded Execution

Our fractional HR professionals embed into your team — attending leadership meetings, driving initiatives, and building HR infrastructure on a flexible retainer.

04

Handoff & Scaling

As you grow, we help hire your first full-time HR leader — complete documentation, playbooks, and institutional knowledge transfer included.

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Multi-Disciplinary Team
Seasoned HR professionals aligned to your project
Avg. Experience12+ Years
Sectors CoveredSaaS, Fintech, D2C, Deep-Tech
SpecialisationsStrategy, Ops, Legal, Tech

Seasoned professionals,
startup mindset

Hutek HR Systems · Founded in India

Hutek HR was built on a single belief: every startup deserves senior HR expertise, not just the ones that can afford a full-time CHRO. We bring together a curated network of seasoned HR professionals — each with deep domain expertise — matched to your project's specific needs.

Whether navigating first employment contracts, scaling from 10 to 50 people, or preparing your people strategy for Series A diligence — our professionals have done it before, across SaaS, fintech, D2C, and deep-tech.

We also built ShramSetu — an AI-powered workforce platform helping MSMEs automate workforce management, stay compliant, and scale operations.

HR StrategyTalent AcquisitionPolicy & ComplianceESOP DesignOrg DesignCulture BuildingHRMS ImplementationLabour Law — IndiaSeries A Readiness

Built by Hutek HR,
for the workforce of India

Beyond fractional HR services, we build technology that solves workforce problems at scale — starting with ShramSetu.

AI-Powered Product · Live at shramsetu.io
ShramSetu
Automate Workforce.
Manage Compliance.
Scale with AI.
🌐 shramsetu.io ↗

ShramSetu is an AI-powered workforce management platform purpose-built for MSME enterprises and CA partners across India. From automated attendance and payroll to real-time labour compliance and intelligent workforce planning — ShramSetu brings enterprise-grade HR operations to businesses that have traditionally been underserved by technology.

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Automate Workforce

AI-driven attendance, shift planning, payroll processing and worker lifecycle management — reducing manual HR workload by up to 80% for MSMEs.

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Manage Compliance

Real-time statutory compliance monitoring across PF, ESI, TDS, new Labour Codes and state-specific regulations — built for CA partners who manage multiple client portfolios.

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Scale with AI

Intelligent workforce insights, predictive hiring needs, and automated documentation that grow with your business — from 10 workers to 10,000.

🏭 MSME Enterprises 📊 CA Partners 🏗️ Manufacturing 🚚 Logistics 🏪 Retail Chains
Platform Capabilities
AI-powered attendance & shift management
Automated payroll with statutory deductions
PF / ESI / TDS compliance automation
New Labour Code compliance engine
Multi-client dashboard for CA partners
Digital employment contracts & records
Aadhaar-linked worker verification
Grievance & POSH redressal module
Multi-lingual worker mobile interface
Predictive workforce analytics & reporting
Impact Metrics
80%
Reduction in manual
HR workload
Day 1
Compliance visibility
from onboarding
100%
New Labour Code
compliant
Pan-IN
State-wise statutory
coverage
Sectors Served
Manufacturing Construction Logistics Retail Hospitality Healthcare Gig Platforms

Common questions
answered

What is a fractional HR head for startups?

A senior HR professional who works with your startup on a part-time or project basis, providing CHRO-level expertise without the full-time cost. Ideal for pre-seed to Series A teams that need HR strategy and compliance without a full-time hire.

When should a startup bring in fractional HR?

Most startups benefit from fractional HR from the moment they cross 5 employees — especially when preparing for a funding round, scaling hiring, or needing employment contracts for investor diligence.

How does the retainer model work?

We agree on a monthly scope — number of days, key deliverables, priorities — and a professional from our network is matched and embedded. You can scale the engagement up or down each quarter.

Can you help with Series A HR due diligence?

Yes. We ensure your employment contracts, ESOP documentation, statutory compliance, and HR policies are investor-ready before the DD process begins.

What is ShramSetu and who is it for?

ShramSetu is an AI-powered workforce management platform built for MSME enterprises and CA partners — automating attendance, payroll, and compliance across India's labour regulations. Visit shramsetu.io.

How do CA partners use ShramSetu?

CA firms manage multiple MSME client accounts from a single multi-client dashboard — handling payroll runs, statutory filing (PF/ESI/TDS), compliance alerts, and audit-ready reports across all clients in one place.

Let's talk about
your people

Whether you're a founder preparing for your first HR hire, a VC-backed startup that just closed a round, or an MSME looking to automate workforce compliance — let's talk.

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