HR Manager

The HR Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end human resources function across Hiyara's Bangalore and Mumbai offices. This includes talent acquisition, employee lifecycle management, HR policy implementation, compliance, performance management, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The role requires frequent travel between offices and occasional inter-city travel for HR initiatives, audits, hiring drives, and leadership engagements.

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across both Bangalore and Mumbai offices from JD creation to onboarding.
• Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and develop talent pipelines.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job portals, and campus placement partners.
• Conduct structured interviews and assessment processes, and offer negotiations.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to attract quality talent.

Employee Lifecycle Management:

• Oversee seamless onboarding, induction programs, and probation reviews for new joiners.
• Manage employee records, HRIS data, and documentation in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Administer performance appraisal cycles, goal-setting frameworks (OKR/KRA), and increment processes.
• Handle employee exits, conduct structured exit interviews, and analyze attrition trends.
• Facilitate employee engagement surveys, action planning, and pulse checks.

HR Policy, Compliance, and Statutory Requirements:

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, including PF, ESIC, Gratuity, the Shops and Establishments Act, and POSH.
• Review, update, and implement HR policies, the employee handbook, and SOPs.
• Liaise with legal and finance teams for payroll inputs, audits, and statutory filings.
• Conduct regular HR audits across both locations to ensure process adherence.

Employee Relations and Culture:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees across Bangalore and Mumbai.
• Handle grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary matters with fairness and confidentiality.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and POSH committee activities.
• Plan and execute employee engagement events, R& R programs, and team-building activities.
• Champion a positive, high-performance workplace culture aligned with company values.

Learning and Development:

• Identify training needs through TNI exercises and performance data.
• Design and deploy L& D programs, leadership development tracks, and skill-building workshops.
• Coordinate with external trainers, e-learning platforms, and internal subject matter experts.
• Track training effectiveness and ROI through measurable outcomes.

HR Analytics and Reporting:

• Maintain and present HR dashboards covering headcount, attrition, cost-per-hire, and engagement metrics.
• Generate periodic MIS reports for leadership review.
• Use data insights to recommend HR interventions and strategic decisions.

Requirements:

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources Management from a recognized institution (preferred).
• 4 to 6 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or lead HR role.
• Hands-on experience managing HR functions across multiple office locations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor law, statutory compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e. g., Darwinbox, Keka, GreytHR, Zoho People) and MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment across technical and non-technical roles.
• Exposure to POSH implementation and committee management is mandatory.
• Experience in a technology, startup, or fast-paced corporate environment is preferred.

Functional Skills:

• Leadership and behavior.
• Full-cycle talent acquisition.
• Statutory compliance and labor law.
• Performance management systems.
• HRIS and HR analytics.
• POSH and employee relations.
• Learning and development design.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High empathy and people-first approach.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Travel-ready and multi-location mindset.
• Business partnering acumen.
• Discretion and confidentiality.