HR Manager

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Head of Human Resources / Managing Director / General Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: [City, State / On-site or Hybrid]

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead and optimize all facets of our HR operations. In this role, you will champion our organizational culture, drive talent acquisition and retention, oversee compliance with labor laws, and manage performance evaluation frameworks. The ideal candidate blends strategic people operations with hands-on HR administrative leadership.

• Key Responsibilities1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce PlanningPartner with department heads to forecast manpower needs, draft role profiles, and manage end-to-end recruitment pipelines.
• Oversee candidate screening, structured interviewing, salary benchmarking, offer letter rollout, and reference checks.
• Design and execute seamless onboarding and induction programs to accelerate new-hire integration and time-to-productivity.
• 2. Employee Relations & Workplace CultureServe as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, workplace conflict mediation, and disciplinary procedures.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, internal communication channels, team-building activities, and wellness programs.
• Foster an inclusive, transparent, and high-performance workplace environment aligned with core company values.
• 3. Performance Management & AppraisalsDirect annual and mid-year appraisal cycles, helping managers set measurable KPIs and OKRs.
• Coach leaders on continuous feedback delivery and administer structured Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when necessary.
• Align performance evaluations with annual compensation revisions, promotions, and recognition programs.
• 4. Statutory Compliance & HR PoliciesEnsure full adherence to local, state, and central labor regulations (e.g., PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, Minimum Wages, and POSH).
• Draft, maintain, and update the Company Employee Handbook, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and service agreements.
• Oversee attendance management, leave tracking, and collaborate with accounts/payroll for timely, error-free monthly salary disbursement.
• 5. Learning & Development (L&D)Conduct training need analyses across departments to address operational and technical skill gaps.
• Coordinate internal cross-training, supervisory leadership workshops, and mandatory compliance modules.
• Required Qualifications & ExperienceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. An MBA or Master’s in HR/IR or relevant professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) is preferred.
• Experience: 5 to 8+ years of core HR generalist experience, with at least 2–3 years in an independent managerial or supervisory role.
• Domain Knowledge: Thorough understanding of statutory compliance, labor laws, payroll processing cycles, and performance appraisal design.
• Tech Proficiency: Proven hands-on experience using HRMS/payroll platforms (e.g., Darwinbox, Keka, Zoho People, Workday) and recruitment tools.
• Key CompetenciesConflict Resolution: High emotional intelligence (EQ) with proven capability to mediate workplace friction calmly and objectively.
• Discretion & Integrity: Absolute trustworthiness in handling confidential employee records, compensation bands, and executive deliberations.
• Strategic Communication: Clear written and spoken communication across all organizational tiers, from frontline staff to senior management.
• Organization & Adaptability: Ability to balance routine statutory administrative tasks alongside long-term strategic HR initiatives.