Human Resources Executive

Arjun Rathi Design is a leading lighting and product design studio based in Mumbai, known for its bespoke, architectural lighting solutions. With a deep emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation, and Indian design sensibilities, the studio caters to high-end clients, including architects, interior designers, and private clients across India and internationally.

We are seeking a proactive and people-centric HR Executive to support the growth of Arjun Rathi Design by managing core HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, training coordination, performance management, employee engagement, and compliance. The ideal candidate must be well-versed in HR practices suitable for a fast-growing creative firm and be able to implement systems and SOPs while maintaining a strong people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

1.Recruitment & Onboarding

Coordinate end-to-end hiring for design, production, operations, sales, and marketing roles.

Draft JDs, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and facilitate offer roll-outs.

Conduct structured onboarding and induction programs tailored for each department.

Build a talent pool for future needs, especially for niche creative and technical roles.

2.Performance Management

Assist in developing KRAs and KPIs across departments in coordination with team heads.

Facilitate quarterly and annual performance reviews.

Track goal-setting, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.

3.Employee Engagement & Culture Building

Drive initiatives for team bonding, birthday/anniversary celebrations, and creative engagement.

Conduct monthly feedback sessions and pulse surveys.

Help build a collaborative work environment, keeping in mind the needs of a creative workforce.

4.Training & Development

Coordinate department-wise technical training programs (Design, Production, Sales, etc.).

Arrange external workshops or guest speaker sessions to enhance team capabilities.

Track individual learning plans and growth paths.

5.HR Operations & Compliance

Maintain HR documentation including contracts, leave records, and employee database.

Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, ESI, PF, etc.

Implement and monitor leave and attendance policies.

Coordinate payroll inputs with the finance team.

6.SOP Implementation Support

Work closely with the operations team to document and implement HR-related SOPs.

Ensure adherence to processes across hiring, onboarding, and evaluations.

Support in change management initiatives during business process improvements.

7.Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources / Business Administration; MBA preferred.

45 years of HR experience, preferably in design studios, architecture firms, or creative SMEs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Highly organized, process-driven, and emotionally intelligent.

Exposure to setting up HR systems in small-to-mid-sized businesses is a strong advantage.

Comfortable working in a dynamic, creatively-led work culture.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work with a pioneering design firm making waves in architectural lighting.

Creative, collaborative work environment with cross-functional learning.

Autonomy to drive people initiatives from scratch and create real impact.

Competitive compensation based on experience and contribution.