About Us
Schbang, established in 2015, is a Creative, Media, Technology Transformation company with offices across Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi-NCR, London, UK, Amsterdam and Stockholm. With a team of 1200+ members, it delivers growth-driven end-to-end solutions across creative development, strategic advisory, film production, web, design, content, data science, and media planning & buying verticals. It is also a valued Google Premier Partner, Adobe, Hubspot, MoEngage, Shopify, ONDC, and Zoho Premium Partner.
It has featured as a LinkedIn Top 25 start-up in 2018 and 2021 and on the Financial Times 450 High Growth Companies in the Asia Pacific List. In the last few years. Schbang has created some exciting and award-winning digital work for brands like Jio, Britannia, Fevicol, Ultratech, Skybags, Bridgestone, Castrol, Jockey, Domino's, Dabur, Philips, Nikon and many more brands.
Job Description: HR Executive
Experience: 2 3 Years
Department: Human Resources
Location: Mumbai Lower Parel (Schbang Office)
Purpose of the Role
The HR Executive will play a critical people-first role in supporting and strengthening the employee experience at Schbang. This role requires prior exposure to an advertising / media / creative agency environment, with a strong focus on employee engagement, retention, grievance handling, and HR operations, while also supporting end-to-end recruitment for assigned business units.
You will act as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers, ensuring concerns are addressed empathetically, policies are implemented effectively, and a healthy, inclusive, and high-performing work culture is maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Engagement, Retention & Relations
Recruitment & Talent Support
HR Operations & Stakeholder Management
Skills & Experience Required
What We're Looking For
- Act as the first point of contact for employees for HR-related concerns, grievances, and people issues
- Proactively address and resolve employee concerns with empathy, confidentiality, and fairness
- Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve morale, collaboration, and retention
- Support retention strategies by identifying early risk indicators and working with managers on action plans
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution in line with company policies
- Ensure smooth onboarding and employee lifecycle management for assigned business units
- Maintain regular touchpoints with employees to strengthen trust and workplace satisfaction
- Ensure adherence to people-first practices and a positive workplace culture HR Policies, Compliance & Governance
- Be well-versed with company HR policies (Schbanger's Guide) and ensure consistent implementation
- Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational policies including:
- POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment)
- Code of Conduct
- Anti-Discrimination & Equal Opportunity Policy
- Leave, Attendance & Working Hours Policy
- Disciplinary & Grievance Redressal Policy
- Support POSH committee processes, awareness sessions, and documentation as required
- Ensure accurate documentation and audit of employee records
- Source and screen relevant candidates for assigned roles, especially within creative, media, and agency functions
- Conduct preliminary interviews to assess role fit and cultural alignment
- Coordinate with hiring managers and SBU Heads to understand talent needs and hiring priorities
- Manage recruitment timelines (TATs) and ensure a smooth candidate experience
- Coordinate aptitude tests, assignments, interview schedules, and feedback loops
- Support offer negotiations within approved budgets and maintain candidate engagement post-offer to reduce dropouts
- Handle HR operations for assigned business units end-to-end
- Maintain accurate and updated candidate and employee data in trackers and HR systems
- Coordinate closely with leadership and managers on people matters and workforce planning
- Support HR reporting, audits, and internal reviews as required
- 2.53 years of HR experience, preferably in an advertising, media, or creative agency
- Strong experience in employee relations, engagement, and grievance handling
- Working knowledge of POSH and core HR policies
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- High emotional intelligence with a people-first mindset
- Ability to manage sensitive situations with confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy agency environment
- Someone who genuinely believes in people over process
- An HR professional employees trust and feel comfortable approaching
- A proactive problem-solver who can balance empathy with business needs
