HR Manager

Job Description: HR Manager

Location: Indore
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Founder/ Director

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead, monitor, and innovate across multiple HR functions, including onboarding, employee engagement, payroll, compliance, and policy/process development. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with HR systems (preferably Keka), strong in employee relations, and capable of driving strategic HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Monitor and ensure a seamless onboarding process, from documentation to orientation.
• Conduct and monitor onboarding assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of training and induction.
• Oversee asset allocation and management for new joiners.
• Provide employee support by handling queries, resolving issues, and driving innovative approaches to enhance employee experience.

Policies & Processes

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of HR policies in alignment with company culture and compliance requirements.
• Build and standardize HR processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain organizational hierarchy structures, ensuring clarity in reporting lines and role responsibilities.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Drive the adoption and utilization of Keka HRMS to its full potential across payroll, leave, performance, and reporting modules.
• Prepare and lead HR reports for management, covering workforce data, attrition, and engagement.
• Conduct report analysis, identify gaps, and implement improvements for data-driven HR decision-making.

Payroll & Compliance

• Oversee end-to-end payroll management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure statutory compliance with TDS, PF, ESIC, and other labor laws.
• Monitor adherence to compliance frameworks and regulatory updates.
• Uphold the Code of Conduct (COC) across all employee levels, ensuring fair and ethical workplace practices.

Performance & Employee Relations

• Support and participate in increment meetings, providing inputs based on performance, market trends, and organizational policies.
• Drive HR Connect initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, culture, and communication.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management and employees on HR-related matters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with HRMS (preferably Keka).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and people management skills.
• Ability to lead policy/process building initiatives and foster innovation in HR practices.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and growth-driven work environment.
• Opportunity to lead impactful HR initiatives.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A culture that values innovation, ownership, and employee well-being.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• What is your Current CTC? (in LPA)
• What is your Expected CTC? (in LPA)
• What is your Notice Period? ( in days)
• How many years of experience you have with Payroll management and compliances?
• How many years of experience you have with streamlining the onboarding process?
• How many years of experience you have with designing and implementing the HR policies?
• How many years of experience you have with Performance Management and Employee relations?
• Are you comfortable commuting to this job's location?

Work Location: In person