About the Role
We are looking for an experienced HR Manager who has handled end-to-end hiring, HR operations, team management, and vendor partnerships in a corporate or SME environment. The ideal candidate should be capable of leading a small HR team, driving recruitment strategy, and ensuring smooth HR processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and manage a small HR team (Recruiters/HR Executives).
- Allocate workload, set performance expectations, and ensure delivery of HR KPIs.
- Conduct regular team reviews, provide coaching, and drive continuous improvement.
2. Talent Acquisition
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for all business units.
- Develop hiring plans in coordination with business leaders and department heads.
- Design effective sourcing strategies using portals, social media, networks, and vendors.
- Conduct interviews and ensure timely closure of positions.
3. Vendor & Partner Management
- Identify, empanel, and manage recruitment agencies and HR service providers.
- Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate pricing, and drive SLA adherence.
- Build long-term, outcome-based partnerships.
4. HR Operations
- Oversee onboarding, induction, documentation, and employee lifecycle management.
- Ensure accuracy in HRMIS updates, payroll coordination, and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Gratuity, etc.).
- Manage exit processes and retention initiatives.
5. Employee Engagement & Culture
- Design and execute engagement activities, communication plans, and culture-building initiatives.
- Support performance review cycles, goal-setting, and appraisal documentation.
- Act as an HR point of contact for employees and resolve queries, grievances, and feedback.
6. Policy, Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Identify gaps and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with all labor laws and organizational standards.
Requirements
- 510 years of experience in HR, preferably from corporate or SME environments.
- Must have experience leading or managing a team.
- Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end recruitment and vendor management.
- Knowledge of HR operations, compliance, payroll coordination, and HR systems.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
What We're Looking For
- A proactive, organized, and people-driven HR professional.
- Someone who can balance strategy with execution.
- Strong decision-making, ownership mindset, and team leadership capability.
