HR Manager

Job Summary

We are hiring a hands-on, growth-focused HR Manager to own the complete employee lifecycle hiring, onboarding, payroll, attendance, performance, learning, and retention . The ideal candidate has prior IT-industry experience , has successfully managed a team of 10 15 employees , and can demonstrate real results in team building, policy implementation, payroll, and recruitment . She understands the staff augmentation process , actively contributes to company team building and growth , and is fluent with AI tools and Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook more) . She is approachable and people-friendly, yet firm on discipline and company rules.

Key Responsibilities 1. Talent Acquisition Staff Augmentation

• Manage end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Source and shortlist candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri , and other job portals.
• Drive the staff augmentation process scaling teams quickly to meet project and client demands with the right talent.
• Quickly adopt new hiring platforms and internal tools as the company grows.

2. Payroll, Attendance HR Operations

• Manage monthly payroll processing , salary structures, and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, TDS, etc.).
• Oversee monthly attendance, leave management, and time-tracking via HRMS/attendance systems.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records.

3. Policy, KRA KPI Framework

• Define, document, and implement HR policies across the organization.
• Design and roll out KRAs and KPIs for every role and ensure consistent application and measurement.
• Drive a culture of performance accountability through structured reviews and feedback.

4. Learning Development

• Implement structured LD processes , onboarding journeys, and skill-building programs.
• Manage training calendars and track outcomes against defined goals.

5. Employee Engagement Recognition

• Run recognition programs such as Employee of the Week/Month to reinforce culture and motivation.
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace and manage employee relations.

6. Compliance Discipline

• Implement and enforce rules, regulations, and code of conduct fairly and consistently.
• Balance an approachable, people-first attitude with firm adherence to company policies.

7. Team Building, Growth Leadership

• Build, lead, and manage teams and actively participate in company team building and overall growth .
• Partner with leadership to align people strategy with business expansion goals .
• Enable smooth operations in a hybrid work environment , ensuring coordination across on-site and remote staff.

8. Technology, AI Productivity

• Leverage AI tools for smarter hiring, screening, HR analytics, and workflow automation.
• Work confidently with Microsoft 365 Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and OneDrive to manage communication, scheduling, documentation, and collaboration.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in HR , with prior experience in an IT/software company .
• Team Management: Proven track record of managing a team of 10 15 employees , with demonstrated success in team building, policies, payroll, and hiring .
• Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in HR or Business Administration ( MBA-HR preferred ).
• Strong expertise in payroll, attendance management, and HR compliance .
• Hands-on recruitment experience on LinkedIn, Naukri , and other portals, including staff augmentation .
• Ability to define and operationalize HR policies, KRAs, and KPIs .
• Strong computer proficiency comfortable with day-to-day digital tools, HRMS, AI-based HR tools , and quickly adopting new internal systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint) .
• Experience implementing LD and employee engagement/recognition programs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable in a hybrid, fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Personal Attributes

• Approachable yet firm builds trust without compromising on discipline or company rules.
• Strong ownership mindset and a systems-thinker who builds repeatable processes.
• Growth-oriented actively contributes to team building and company expansion.
• Tech-savvy and AI-forward embraces automation and modern productivity tools.
• Fair, ethical, and confidential in handling people matters.

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