Purpose of the Role


The HR Executive will play a critical people -first role in supporting and strengthening the employee experience at Schbang. This role requires prior exposure to an advertising / media / creative agency workplace, with a strong focus on employee engagement, retention, grievance handling, and HR operations, while also supporting end -to -end recruitment for assigned business units.

You will act as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers, ensuring concerns are addressed empathetically, policies are implemented effectively, and a healthy, inclusive, and high -performing work culture is maintained.

Key Responsibilities


Employee Engagement, Retention & Relations


- Act as the first point of contact for employees for HR -related concerns, grievances, and people issues

- Proactively address and resolve employee concerns with empathy, confidentiality, and fairness

- Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve morale, collaboration, and retention

- Support retention strategies by identifying early risk indicators and working with managers on action plans

- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution in line with company policies

- Ensure smooth onboarding and employee lifecycle management for assigned business units

- Maintain regular touchpoints with employees to strengthen trust and workplace satisfaction

- Ensure adherence to people -first practices and a positive workplace culture

HR Policies, Compliance & Governance

- Be well -versed with company HR policies (Schbanger’s Guide) and ensure consistent implementation

- Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational policies including:

- POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment)

- Code of Conduct

- Anti -Discrimination & Equal Opportunity Policy

- Leave, Attendance & Working Hours Policy

- Disciplinary & Grievance Redressal Policy

- Support POSH committee processes, awareness sessions, and documentation as required

- Ensure accurate documentation and audit of employee records

Recruitment & Talent Support

- Source and screen relevant candidates for assigned roles, especially within creative, media, and agency functions

- Conduct preliminary interviews to assess role fit and cultural alignment

- Coordinate with hiring managers and SBU Heads to understand talent needs and hiring priorities

- Manage recruitment timelines (TATs) and ensure a smooth candidate experience

- Coordinate aptitude tests, assignments,



interview schedules, and feedback loops

- Support offer negotiations within approved budgets and maintain candidate engagement post -offer to reduce dropouts

HR Operations & Stakeholder Management

- Handle HR operations for assigned business units end -to -end

- Maintain accurate and updated candidate and employee data in trackers and HR systems

- Coordinate closely with leadership and managers on people matters and workforce planning

- Support HR reporting, audits, and internal reviews as required

Skills & Experience Required

- 2.5–3 years of HR experience, preferably in an advertising, media, or creative agency

- Strong experience in employee relations, engagement, and grievance handling

- Working knowledge of POSH and core HR policies

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict -resolution skills

- High emotional intelligence with a people -first mindset

- Ability to manage sensitive situations with confidentiality and professionalism

- Strong organisational and time -management skills

- Comfortable working in a fast -paced, high -energy agency environment

What We’re Looking For

- Someone who genuinely believes in people over process

- An HR professional employees trust and feel comfortable approaching

- A proactive problem -solver who can balance empathy with business needs