Senior Human Resource Manager

Manager / Senior Manager HR

Location: Bengaluru

Function: Human Resources

Reporting to: Sr. Vice President HR & Admin

Travel:Periodic travel to Brigade Foundations schools, Skill Development unit and Indian Music Museum site

SUMMARY

Looking for an experienced HR Manager / Senior Manager to serve as the dedicated HR anchor for our Foundation vertical, covering our schools, Skill Development unit and Indian Music Museum. This is a hands-on,

individual contributor role with end-to-end ownership across Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Employee Relations, HR processes and Statutory Compliance.

EDUCATION

MBA / Postgraduate degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong HRBP and stakeholder-management skills

Hands-on Talent Acquisition capability

Good understanding of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance

Knowledge of Labour Codes, POSH and HR governance

Strong documentation and audit-readiness orientation

Ability to develop/revamp HR policies and processes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and manage diverse stakeholders

Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Comfortable working across education, skilling and cultural-institution environments

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Own the end-to-end recruitment process for the Foundation vertical,

including teaching and non-teaching staff, trainers/instructors, museum, education and operations roles; develop

sector-specific talent pipelines through educational institutions, specialised job portals, professional networks, referrals

and industry associations; partner with business/unit heads to understand manpower requirements and manage

budgeted headcount and workforce planning; manage offer discussions, salary structuring, documentation and

onboarding in line with Brigade’s HR frameworks; ensure timely closure of critical positions while maintaining quality

of hire.

2. HR Business Partnering: Act as the single point of HR contact for school leadership, Skill Development teams and Indian Music Museum leadership; partner with stakeholders on employee relations, performance management, engagement, retention and workplace culture; understand the unique people requirements of teaching, training, administrative, curatorial and cultural-institution teams; support organisation design, role clarity and succession

planning as the Foundation vertical expands; work closely with Central HR, Compensation & Benefits, L&D and HR Operations teams to ensure consistency with Brigade’s overall HR practices.

3. HR Process & Policy Development: Review, develop and strengthen HR processes and policies relevant to the Foundation vertical; identify gaps in existing HR practices and implement structured processes wherever required; adapt corporate HR frameworks to suit the specific requirements of schools, skill-development operations and cultural

institutions; drive initiatives around employee engagement, retention and organisational effectiveness.

4. Statutory & Labour Law Compliance: Own and coordinate statutory and labour-law compliance across the

Foundation entities and locations; ensure proper maintenance of statutory registers, records, licences, renewals and HR

documentation; drive compliance readiness with applicable Labour Codes and other employment-related regulations;

ensure alignment with Brigade’s processes relating to POSH, BGV, whistleblower mechanisms, disciplinary

procedures and employee documentation; coordinate with legal/consulting partners and relevant authorities on

establishment-specific regulatory requirements; ensure the vertical remains audit-ready and support internal/external

audits whenever required.

5. Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with School Principals, educators, trainers, functional heads,

museum leadership and senior management; serve as a trusted HR advisor and provide practical solutions to people-

related challenges; balance business requirements with employee experience and organisational governance; work

independently across geographically dispersed units and manage multiple priorities effectively.

CANDIDATE PROFILE -

EXPERIENCE :- 10–15 years of progressive HR experience across Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Employee Relations,

Statutory & Labour Compliance, and HR Process/Policy Management. Relevant experience in education, skill development, foundation/non-profit organisations or cultural institutions is essential. Experience managing HR across multiple locations/entities will be preferred. Candidates should have hands-on experience in managing recruitment

rather than purely supervisory/strategic TA exposure.