Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive and well-rounded HR professional with strong experience in managing HR teams across both recruitment and generalist functions. This role demands hands-on expertise in grievance redressal, POSH handling, payroll, statutory compliance, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is people-focused, process-driven, and capable of building a culture of transparency, trust, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruiters and HR generalists
- Set performance goals, review outputs, and ensure alignment with HR objectives
- Provide coaching and support to ensure timely and quality delivery of HR services
2. Talent Acquisition
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Coordinate with department heads for workforce planning
- Drive employer branding initiatives and improve candidate experience
3. Generalist HR Operations
- Manage the entire employee lifecycle (onboarding to exit)
- Oversee HR documentation, attendance, leave, and database accuracy
- Ensure smooth onboarding, background verification, and offboarding processes
4. Payroll & Statutory Compliance
- Handle accurate and timely payroll processing
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements: PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, etc.
- Coordinate audits, filings, and liaise with external consultants as needed
5. Grievance Redressal & POSH Handling
- Act as a neutral and trustworthy point of contact for employee grievances
- Handle POSH complaints with sensitivity, discretion, and full legal compliance
- Document and resolve issues in a timely and transparent manner
6. Employee Engagement & Communication
- Plan and implement engagement, recognition, and wellness activities
- Conduct feedback surveys and action plans to enhance employee satisfaction
- Facilitate internal communication and support leadership connects
7. HR Policy & Compliance
- Develop and implement HR policies and SOPs
- Conduct policy awareness and POSH training sessions
- Support in organizational changes such as restructuring or layoffs, with empathy and compliance
8. Reporting & Strategic Input
- Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and data-driven insights for leadership
- Participate in strategic HR planning and initiatives
- Support cross-functional HR projects and audits
Preferred candidate profile
- 8-10 years of progressive HR experience with team leadership exposure
- Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, payroll, and statutory compliance
- Hands-on experience in grievance handling and POSH cases
- Proven ability to lead recruitment and generalist teams effectively
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Proficiency in English; additional language is an added advantage
- Familiarity with HRMS tools and MS Excel
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Human Resources / Business Administration / relevant field
- Certifications in POSH, labor law, or HR analytics (preferred but not mandatory)
