HR Manager

Position: HR Manager

Department: Human Resources

Location: Kozhikode

Reporting To: Managing Director

Experience: 6 - 12 years in HR, preferably in education, training, or multi-centre organisations

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Manager to lead recruitment,employee engagement, and HR operations for our rapidly expanding organisation. This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong stakeholder management, and the

ability to work in a high-growth, multi-location environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Hiring

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for faculty, counsellors, centre staff, and support teams.

• Build and manage a strong talent pipeline for new centres.

• Coordinate campus recruitment, walk-in drives, and online sourcing through job portals and LinkedIn.

• Ensure timely hiring to support academic and operational requirements.

2. Onboarding & Induction

• Oversee structured onboarding for new hires to ensure smooth integration.

• Conduct induction programs covering culture, processes, and compliance.

• Coordinate with centre heads and departments for role-specific training.

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a trusted HR partner for employees across centres.

• Address grievances, performance issues, and team conflicts with discretion and fairness.

• Drive employee engagement initiatives ,recognition programs, communication forums, and team-building activities.

4. Performance Management

• Implement the PMS framework including goal setting, reviews, and appraisals.

• Support managers in conducting evaluations and developing performance improvement plans.

• Identify training needs and coordinate learning & development sessions.

5. HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage HR policies, attendance, leave, payroll coordination, and

documentation.

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, Shops & Establishment rules, PF/ESI, and other statutory requirements.

• Maintain accurate employee records, personal files, and HRMS data.

6. Culture Building & Organisation Development

• Reinforce organisational culture and values across branches.

• Support leadership on structure, manpower planning, and HR projects.

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• High emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution capability.

• Strong recruitment experience, especially in fast-paced environments.

• Good understanding of HR operations, compliance, and labour laws.

• Ability to manage multi-location teams and dynamic timelines.

• Fluency in Malayalam (preferred/mandatory based on requirement).

• Familiarity with HRMS tools and recruitment platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; MBA in HR or related field preferred.

• 6-12 years of proven HR experience in education, EdTech, training institutes, or service-driven organisations.

Compensation

• Competitive CTC, corresponding to experience and capability.

• Performance-based incentives where applicable.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a fast-growing, mission-driven education organisation.

• Opportunity to shape talent, culture, and HR practices across multiple centres.

• A role with high autonomy, visibility, and long-term career growth