Human Resources Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and people-centric HR Manager to join our leadership team based in Vadodara, Gujarat. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will own and drive the entire HR function — from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, culture building, and HR operations. You will work closely with founders, business unit heads, and team leads to build systems, processes, and a thriving workplace culture that fuels company growth. Candidates from Vadodara are strongly preferred. We also welcome applications from anywhere in Gujarat.

Position: HR Manager

Experience: 8+ years

Industry Preference: Candidates from the service industry would be preferred

Salary Range: ₹70,000 – ₹85,000 per month

Work Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday

• Joining Requirement: We are looking to close this position at the earliest. Our preference is for an immediate joiner

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Hiring

• Set up and manage the end-to-end hiring cycle — from requisition planning through sourcing, screening,

interviews, and offer rollout.

• Oversee hiring progress to ensure all resource requisitions are fulfilled within defined timelines, working

closely with business unit heads and team leads.

• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

Onboarding & Culture Integration

• Design and implement a structured onboarding framework that immerses new team members in the

company's culture, values, mission, and ways of working from Day 1.

• Ensure every new hire has a seamless and memorable joining experience that sets them up for success.

Training, Development & Career Progression

• Oversee and coordinate training plans for the first 30 days, the probation period, and the continued growth journey of every team member.

• Establish clear career progression paths, define new roles, and set up promotion cycles in alignment with

business goals.

• Conduct and facilitate smaller training sessions on culture, values, soft skills, and professional development as needed.

Performance Management & Appraisals

• Set up and run the entire performance appraisal cycle by coordinating with managers, team leads, and

founders.

• Define and implement KRAs and Goals for all team members in collaboration with business unit heads, teamleads, and the corporate team — driving the KRA and Goals system throughout the year.

• Develop and execute Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when required, with consistent monitoring and follow-up.

People Operations & Employee Engagement

• Oversee attendance records, salary processing, leave management, and all HR operations workflows.

• Plan and coordinate company events, work anniversaries, birthday celebrations, and festival celebrations

with the relevant teams.

• Monitor and support each team member's progress, well-being, and growth — acting as a trusted advisor,go-to person, and advocate within the organisation.

Culture, Values & Mindset Building

• Consistently develop, nurture, and maintain the right company culture and values across all teams and

departments.

• Foster a growth mindset and ownership mindset across the entire organisation through initiatives,

conversations, and leadership by example.

• Keep the workplace environment positive, energetic, and aligned with the company's vision and values.

HR Systems, Automation & Metrics

• Set up, manage, and optimize automation workflows in KEKA (HRMS) to maximize efficiency across all HR

processes.

• Support the team in setting up, reviewing, monitoring, and reporting all HR metrics for the organization,

tracking achievement against plan.

• Review and implement the PARC Model (Performance, Alignment, Rewards, Culture) and proactively work

on building systems and processes.

Corporate Team Oversight

• Monitor and oversee the corporate functions including IT, Administration, Training, Finance, and other

support teams.

• Track attendance, leave, workflows, and challenges within the corporate team and provide hands-on

support as required.

Proactive Leadership & Initiatives

• Take ownership of initiatives aligned to the company's growth objectives and cultural values.

• Work proactively to identify gaps, set up new systems and processes, and drive continuous improvement

across the HR function.

Required Skills

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with significant exposure to HR management,

talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Strong educational background — MBA in HR / Post-Graduate Diploma in HRM or equivalent from a reputed

institution preferred.

• Proven experience in setting up and running performance appraisal cycles, KRA/Goal frameworks, and

career progression systems.

• Hands-on experience with HRMS platforms (KEKA strongly preferred) including automation workflows and

reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a positive workplace culture and drive employee engagement at

scale.

• Strong understanding of Indian labor laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, corporate functions, and senior leadership.

Candidate requirements

• You don't wait to be told. You identify opportunities, take initiative, and drive results independently.

• You genuinely care about people. You build trust, support growth, and create an environment where

everyone thrives.

• You love building scalable systems and processes that bring structure, efficiency, and consistency.

• You live and breathe company values. You lead by example and inspire others to do the same.

• You bring positivity, energy, and resilience to everything you do, even when things get tough.

• You have a growth mindset and are passionate about continuous learning and improvement — for yourself and for others.

Contact us to apply

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