Human Resources Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Industry: BFSI

Job Summary

The HR Manager will oversee all human resource functions within a BFSI, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory compliance, and a high-performance culture. The role requires strong understanding of financial services environments, fast-paced trading operations, and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Develop and execute hiring strategies for roles such as dealers, relationship managers, research analysts and back-office staff

Coordinate with department heads to forecast hiring needs

Manage end-to-end recruitment (sourcing, interviews, onboarding)

2. Employee Lifecycle Management

Handle onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and exits

Maintain employee records and HRIS systems

Ensure smooth induction for roles involving trading platforms and compliance norms

3. Performance Management

Design and implement performance appraisal systems

Monitor KPIs for revenue-driven roles (e.g., sales, trading teams)

Support management in performance improvement plans

4. Compensation & Benefits

Develop competitive salary structures aligned with market standards

Manage incentives/commission structures for sales and trading staff

Administer payroll, bonuses, and benefits

5. Compliance & Regulatory HR

Ensure adherence to labor laws and financial industry regulations

Coordinate with compliance teams for regulatory requirements (e.g., exchange guidelines, audits)

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and trading-related information

6. Training & Development

Identify training needs (product knowledge, trading systems, compliance, soft skills)

Organize workshops on financial markets, risk management, and client handling

Promote continuous learning culture

7. Employee Engagement & Retention

Drive engagement initiatives in a high-pressure trading environment

Address employee grievances and maintain positive workplace culture

Implement retention strategies for key talent

8. HR Operations & Policies

Develop and update HR policies specific to financial services

Ensure discipline, code of conduct, and ethical practices

Manage attendance, leave, and workforce productivity

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of HR practices in BFSI or financial services 

Knowledge of regulatory environment (SEBI guidelines is a plus)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage high-pressure, target-driven teams

Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability

Confidentiality and ethical judgment

Qualifications:

MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent

1–4 years of HR experience, preferably in BFSI sector, financial services or broking

Additional Preferred Experience:

Experience in BFSI, stock broking firms, wealth management companies, or brokerage houses

Familiarity with roles like equity dealers, derivatives traders, and relationship managers

Reporting To:

• Directors / CEO