Human Resource Manager

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (TA):

• Develop and execute hiring strategies for the South Zone across all functions Tech, Sales, Product, Operations, Support, etc.
• Own the recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, scheduling, selection, negotiation, onboarding.
• Align recruitment with workforce planning and business forecasts.
• Build strong pipelines through internal sourcing, portals, agencies, referrals, and campus hiring.
• Ensure TA metrics like time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate experience are tracked and optimized.
• Handle mid-to-senior level hiring directly.
• Stay updated with market hiring trends and competitor benchmarking.

HR Operations:

• Oversee employee onboarding, documentation, compliance, and HRIS maintenance.
• Ensure smooth employee life cycle operations: confirmation, transfers, exits, background checks, etc.
• Coordinate with central HR functions like Payroll, Legal & Compliance, and C&B.
• Monitor HR policies implementation, statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Shops & Establishments Act, etc.) across states.
• Be the first point of contact for employee grievances and internal HR escalations in the region.
• Ensure HR process audits and reporting are timely and accurate.

Team Management:

• Lead a regional HR team of 6–8 members across multiple offices in South India.
• Coach, develop and upskill the HR team to ensure consistency and service excellence.
• Assign responsibilities within the team across TA and Ops verticals, while ensuring accountability.
• Foster a performance-driven, employee-centric HR culture.
• Collaborate with Business Heads, Location Leaders, and HO HR team for alignment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Total Experience:

  8–10 years in HR, with strong exposure to both Talent Acquisition and HR Operations.

• Industry Preference:

  Fintech, Banking, Startups, NBFCs, Tech Product, or Services.
• Proven ability to manage regional/multi-location HR functions.
• Hands-on experience in hiring for both volume and niche profiles.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, labor laws, and compliance in the South Zone states.
• Prior experience managing a small to mid-sized HR team is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to multitask, travel when required, and work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.