People & Culture Manager (HR + Creative Ops)

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Vortex Studios is a fast-growing creative production house shaping films, campaigns, and branded content for bold brands across India.

People & Culture Manager

unique hybrid role

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Hire strategically across full-time and freelance roles.
• Ensure smooth onboarding and alignment with company culture.

2. Culture & Engagement

• Design team rituals, creative sessions, offsites, and engagement programs that strengthen morale and belonging.

3. Performance & Growth

• Implement review systems, skill-mapping, and growth plans that foster accountability and professional development.

4. Compliance & HR Systems

• Draft and maintain HR policies, NDAs, and ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, POSH, and labor laws.

5. Payroll & Coordination

• Oversee attendance, payroll, and coordinate with our CA for filings and statutory requirements.

6. Creative Operations Support

• Work closely with producers and directors to manage staffing, morale, and team communication during projects.

7. Freelance & Partner Network

• Build and maintain a reliable network of external creative collaborators — from technicians to artists.

8. Conflict Resolution & Mediation

• Act as a neutral, empathetic bridge between creative and operational teams; ensure healthy communication and fair conflict management.

9. Industry Awareness

• Track creative industry trends, HR innovations, and workplace practices to keep the studio future-ready.

• 3–6 years of experience in HR / People & Culture / Operations (preferably within creative industries or startups).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a calm, people-first approach.
• Balanced mindset — empathetic yet process-oriented.
• Familiarity with HRMS tools like Zoho People, Keka, or similar systems.
• Comfortable working closely with founders and managing both internal teams and freelancers.
• Passionate about building an inspiring, sustainable creative workplace.

• MBA or Postgraduate in HR / Psychology / Business Administration (preferred).
• Certifications in HR analytics, leadership, or culture management are a plus.

• ₹4 - 6 LPA

  , depending on experience and expertise.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for creative collaboration and cross-department learning.
• A trust-based, dynamic work environment where curiosity and initiative are valued.

• Be part of an independent studio that values

  people and creativity equally.

• Build and scale our HR and culture systems from the ground up.
• Collaborate directly with filmmakers, writers, and creative producers.
• Contribute ideas not just to HR, but to creative strategy and campaigns.

Send your CV along with a short note answering:

“How would you design a people-first culture in a creative studio?”

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(Surprise us — we appreciate originality and heart.)