Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned and business-focused Senior HR Manager to lead and drive end-to-end Human Resources functions, including talent management, employee engagement, performance management, HR operations, compliance, and organizational development. This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution to support a fast-growing, dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy Business Partnering

- Partner with business and functional leaders to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives
- Support workforce planning, organizational design, and capability development
- Act as a trusted advisor on people, culture, and performance matters

2. Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning

- Drive and oversee hiring strategy across lateral and campus recruitment
- Continuously improve recruitment processes, employer branding, and candidate experience
- Collaborate with business leaders on headcount planning and forecasting

3. Employee Lifecycle Management

- Manage key employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, confirmations, transfers, and exits
- Ensure a seamless and positive employee experience
- Develop and execute retention strategies to minimize unwanted attrition

4. Performance Talent Management

- Lead performance management cycles (goal setting, reviews, appraisals)
- Support managers on feedback, coaching, and development planning
- Identify high-potential talent and build succession pipelines

5. Employee Engagement Culture

- Design and implement engagement initiatives and internal communication programs
- Handle employee relations, grievances, and sensitive workplace issues
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work culture

6. HR Operations Policies

- Ensure efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of HR processes and documentation




- Maintain and enhance HR policies, frameworks, and SOPs
- Oversee payroll coordination, attendance management, and leave governance

7. Compliance Legal

- Ensure adherence to applicable labour laws and statutory requirements
- Support audits, documentation, and regulatory obligations
- Advise leadership on HR risk, governance, and compliance matters

8. HR Analytics Reporting

- Monitor key HR metrics (attrition, hiring, productivity, utilization)
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership
- Drive informed decision-making through people analytics

Required Qualifications

- Bachelors / Master s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- 8 15 years of progressive HR experience
- Experience in IT / GCC / Services / Product-led environments preferred

Key Skills Competencies

- Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities
- Deep understanding of HR operations and people processes
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
- Proven experience handling employee relations and sensitive situations
- Sound knowledge of Indian labour laws and compliance practices
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments

Preferred Experience

- Experience supporting multi-location or distributed teams
- Exposure to scaling organizations or GCC setups
- Familiarity with HRMS, ATS, and people analytics tools

Success Indicators

- Improved employee engagement and retention outcomes
- Effective hiring and workforce planning processes
- High manager satisfaction and HR credibility
- Strong compliance posture and risk mitigation

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