Job Title Human Resources HR Manager HR Generalist Industry Marketing PR Creative Agency Location Mumbai Hybrid Experience 2-5 years startup or agency experience preferred Role Overview The HR Manager will be responsible for managing people operations in a fast-paced founder-led agency environment This role requires strong people management skills clear communication speed and the ability to balance empathy with business priorities Key Responsibilities Hiring Recruitment Manage end-to-end recruitment for agency roles including PR social media brand strategy sales and operations Coordinate with founders and managers on role requirements budgets and hiring timelines Screen candidates schedule interviews manage offers and oversee onboarding Maintain recruitment trackers and hiring pipelines Onboarding Documentation Ensure all offer letters employment contracts NDAs and addendums are shared via formal email communication Manage joining formalities employee documentation and record keeping Maintain updated employee files contracts and revisions Employee Relations Act as the first point of contact for employee queries concerns and clarifications Ensure all communication remains professional respectful and solution-oriented Escalate issues to founders with proper context and documentation when required Policies Compliance Draft update and implement HR policies including leave attendance probation POSH and exit policies Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws such as the Shops Establishment Act Clearly differentiate between statutory requirements and company policies in all documentation Performance Accountability Support founders and managers in defining role-wise KPIs Track probation reviews confirmations warnings and exits Ensure performance-related discussions are documented appropriately Payroll Attendance Maintain attendance records leave tracking and monthly payroll inputs Coordinate salary processing and ensure timely payouts Manage salary deductions absences and full and final settlements HR Operations Culture Set up and manage basic HR systems suitable for a growing agency Support a culture of accountability ownership and transparency Balance employee well-being with business and performance requirements Required Skills Traits Prior experience in a startup or agency environment is preferred Robust written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail with documentation and processes Ability to work closely with founders and leadership teams High emotional intelligence with clear professional boundaries Comfortable working in a fast-moving evolving setup What This Role Is Not This is not a rigid corporate HR role This is not a purely policy-focused position without people interaction This role requires alignment with business urgency and founder vision Job Type Full-time Work Location In person

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