HR manager

Job Description:

The HR Manager will lead, drive, and elevate the complete HR function for the Bangalore office, taking full ownership of the Hire-to-Retire lifecycle. This role requires a strong leader who can drive HR operations, workforce strategy, payroll governance, compliance rigor, and employee experience initiatives with a high degree of independence.

The ideal candidate will be decisive, strategic, process-driven, and capable of shaping organizational culture while building trusted partnerships across teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Workforce Management

Drive end-to-end HR operations for the offshore teams.

Lead workforce planning, attendance governance, leave management, and shift administration.

Maintain accurate HRIS, employee records, and MIS dashboards.

Drive timely payroll inputs, audits, and monthly reconciliation activities.

Ensure adherence to HR compliance, policy governance, and statutory requirements.

Handle escalations with operational finesse, addressing people, process, administrative, and operational escalations with maturity and resolution-focused leadership.

2. Recruitment & Talent Lifecycle Leadership

Lead and partner with hiring teams to support recruitment efforts, ensuring high-quality talent acquisition.

Drive onboarding, induction, confirmation, performance management, and exit processes.

Ensure seamless integration of new employees and uphold the companys culture standards.

3. Performance Management & Employee Development

Drive company-wide performance management cycles, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations.

Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and contribute to development planning and progression frameworks.

4. Employee Engagement & Culture Building

Lead employee engagement programs, celebrations, team-building activities, and culture-enhancement initiatives.

Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-trust work environment.

Act as a key point of contact for employee concerns and drive timely resolutions.

5. Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Leadership

Partner with finance for accurate payroll execution and audit coordination.

Ensure benefits administration, reimbursements, and statutory remittances are accurate and timely.

Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishments, and other statutory frameworks.

6. Strategic Decision-Making & Administration Leadership

Oversee office administration, vendor relationships, facilities, and operational processes.

Provide data-driven insights and HR recommendations to leadership.

Lead process improvements, productivity initiatives, and retention strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

Masters degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related fields.

810+ years of strong HR experience with leadership in HR operations.

Strong understanding of HRIS platforms, payroll tools, and workforce systems.

Proven ability to drive processes, lead teams, and manage complex HR functions independently.

Exceptional communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

Strong operational finesse with structured problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to build trust and influence across teams and levels.

High ownership mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.