Manager-HR

Job Title: HR Lead

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Lead to drive our HR operations and people-centric initiatives. The HR Lead will implement HR plans and solutions aligned with strategic business objectives, helping the organization thrive through effective workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement and HR functional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and programs that support overall business objectives and company culture.

• Lead full-cycle HR functions: workforce planning, recruitment and selection, onboarding / offboarding, performance management, succession planning, and talent management.

• Manage employee relations, resolve grievances / conflicts, ensure compliance with relevant labour laws and company policies.

• Drive employee engagement, retention, learning & development initiatives, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Collaborate with leadership and business stakeholders to ensure HR activities support evolving business needs and growth plans.

• Oversee HR operations and administration: maintain personnel records, process HR documentation, reporting, HR analytics, and manage HR-related communications.

• Anticipate HR-related risks and issues, create contingency plans, and proactively address challenges (e.g. workforce changes, compliance, organizational transitions).

• Coordinate cross-functional HR projects e.g. policy updates, organizational restructuring, process improvements, employee welfare programs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in HR generalist or HR business partner roles; prior experience in HR leadership/lead roles is strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of HR processes: recruitment, onboarding, performance & talent management, employee relations, compliance, HR administration and metrics.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex and sensitive employee issues.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities comfortable managing high volumes of tasks, multiple priorities, and working under minimal supervision with tight deadlines.

• Ability to think strategically and align HR initiatives with business goals; business acumen and understanding of organizational dynamics.

• Data-driven mindset: familiarity with HR metrics, analytics, reporting, and making data-backed decisions.

• Experience in drafting, updating and implementing HR policies, processes, and ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations.

(Optional / Preferred) Qualities

• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment or growth-oriented company.

• Ability to lead and mentor a small HR team or coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Familiarity with HR systems / HRMS, HR data management and process automation / HR-tech tools.

• Strong ethics, confidentiality, fairness; ability to handle sensitive personal and organizational data with integrity.