Human Resources Manager

GIFT IFIan initiative by GIFTCL in partnership with Ahmedabad University, IIT Gandhinagar, and UC San Diegois building a global hub for fintech education, applied research, and ecosystem innovation inside GIFT City.

Role Overview

The HR Manager will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and HR operations for the GIFT City office. The role requires someone hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of working directly with leadership to execute hiring plans, coordinate interviews, and resolve employee concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.

1. Hiring & Recruitment

• Coordinate with management to understand hiring plans, role requirements, and competency expectations.
• Draft high-quality Job Descriptions (JDs) based on inputs from functional leaders.
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, recruitment partners, and direct outreach.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to shortlist candidates based on technical fit, communication, and cultural alignment.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including scheduling interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communication.
• Maintain recruitment dashboards and ensure timely closure of open positions.

2. Onboarding & Employee Orientation

• Develop a structured onboarding process for new hires in the GIFT IFI office.
• Handle documentation, background verification, and induction formalities.
• Coordinate with IT/Admin for equipment, access, seating, and system setup.
• Conduct orientation sessions and ensure a smooth first-week experience.

3. HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, attendance, and leave management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and GIFT City HR norms.
• Support payroll inputs: attendance, leaves, variable pay, reimbursements.
• Draft HR policies and SOPs in alignment with organizational standards.

4. Employee Engagement & Support

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct periodic one-on-one check-ins with staff to understand engagement levels.
• Support performance review cyclesdata collection, reminders, documentation.
• Implement engagement initiatives including town halls, team events, and feedback surveys.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work directly with senior leadership and department heads to align on staffing needs and people strategy.
• Coordinate with Finance for payroll and budgeting purposes.
• Collaborate with Admin for office operations support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree required; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
• 48 years of HR experience, ideally in fast-scaling organisations or financial institutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and manage hiring at speed.
• Familiarity with HR processes, HRIS tools, and compliance frameworks.
• Comfortable working in GIFT City with an in-office setup.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape HR processes in a growing GIFT IFI organisation.
• Direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Dynamic work environment with rapid learning and growth.