Human Resources Manager

The Mandate

Looking for a strong, corporate-grade HR operator who can run HR end-to-end with maturity, structure, and zero hand-holding. This is a high-ownership role covering talent acquisition + performance + retention + payroll + compliance + culture.

What You Will Own (Non-Negotiable)

• End-to-end HR operations: hire onboard manage performance engage retain exit
• HR governance: policies, SOPs, documentation, statutory adherence
• Leadership partnering: act as an HR advisor for people decisions, escalations, and org discipline

Recruitment (Tech/Non-Tech)

• Own technical recruitment end-to-end (IT/Software/Product/Data/QA/DevOps/Design etc.) & Sales recruitment.

• Strong hands-on execution across:

1. JD creation (role clarity + competency mapping)
2. Sourcing strategy + funnel management
3. Tech screening coordination + interview loop design
4. Offer management, negotiation, closures

• US Staffing exposure (is a Plus):

1. W2 / C2C / 1099 fundamentals
2. Vendor management + recruiter coordination
3. Speed + compliance + quality hiring

Performance Management + PIP + Manager Coaching

• Drive performance cycles: goal setting, check-ins, appraisals, documentation

• Independently manage PIPs:

1. KPI-based plans, timelines, reviews, outcomes
2. Documentation strong enough to be HR + legal defensible

• Coach managers on performance conversations, disciplinary process, and escalation handling

Retention + Engagement (Real Work, Not Fun Fridays)

• Own retention as a measurable outcome:

Attrition analysis, root causes, corrective actions

• Run engagement systems:

Pulse surveys, feedback loops, grievance controls

• Strengthen culture through process, clarity, and manager accountability

Rewards & Recognition (RnR) + Employee Motivation

• Build and run structured RnR programs:

1. Spot awards, monthly/quarterly recognition, annual awards
2. Value-based recognition + performance-led recognition

• Ensure RnR is tied to behavior + outcomes, not favoritism
• Manage internal communications around recognition to improve morale and retention

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits (Zero Error Expectation)

• End-to-end payroll ownership: attendance inputs, variable pay, deductions, compliance checks
• Handle compensation revisions, benchmarking support, letters and documentation
• Own benefits administration: insurance, leaves, statutory benefits, vendor coordination
• Partner with Finance for accuracy and audit readiness

Compliance, Policies & Risk Management

• Draft/update/enforce HR policies aligned with corporate standards
• Maintain discipline on documentation: contracts, confirmations, warnings, exits
• Handle grievances, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, terminations professionally
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws; US exposure is a plus

HR Metrics & Systems

• Build HR reporting cadence:

Hiring funnel metrics, TAT, offer-drop reasons, attrition, engagement trends

• Maintain HRMS/ATS hygiene, records, templates, dashboards
• Drive continuous process improvement and standardization

Must-Have Profile

• 46 years in corporate HR (MNC / Big IT / Big4 / consulting / structured orgs)
• Proven capability to run HR operations independently
• Strong experience in:

Technical hiring

PIP + performance systems

Retention + engagement

Payroll + compliance

RnR programs

• High maturity, confidentiality, crisp communication, and stakeholder control

This Role Is NOT For

• Only recruiter profiles
• HR coordinators / assistants
• Candidates who have not handled payroll, compliance, or performance rigor
• Event-focused engagement-only profiles