Manager HR

The company is among India’s leading event design, management, and execution companies, specializing in large-scale, high-profile events for government, corporate, and international clients.

With a core team of around 100 full-time employees and an extended network of 300–500 project-based freelancers, it delivers some of the most prestigious events in the country.

It is seeking an HR Manager (Lead) to take charge of its people strategy, ensuring it continues to attract, retain, and develop top talent while maintaining a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Role Overview

The HR Manager (Lead) will be responsible for leading the entire HR function, including Talent Acquisition, Policy Design, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, and HR Operations. Reporting directly to the Business Head and Founder, this role will also oversee one Talent Acquisition (TA) resource and have indirect oversight of the Admin team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment for all functions and levels, ensuring high-quality hires within timelines.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for business-critical roles.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position DDE as an employer of choice.

2. HR Policies, Procedures & Compliance

• Design, implement, and update HR policies and systems in alignment with labor laws and best practices.
• Ensure statutory compliance across permanent staff and project-based workforce.

3. Performance Management & Appraisals

• Drive the annual performance appraisal process, setting KRAs/KPIs in collaboration with department heads.
• Partner with leadership to create a merit-based, transparent performance culture.

4. Employee Engagement & Culture Building

• Develop programs to improve employee morale, retention, and collaboration.
• Handle employee relations, grievance redressal, and conflict resolution effectively.

5. Learning & Development

• Identify training needs and design capability-building initiatives.
• Support leadership development and succession planning.

6. HR Operations & Analytics

• Oversee payroll, attendance, benefits administration, and HR MIS.
• Provide HR analytics and insights for management decision-making.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹125,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person