HR MANAGER

Location: Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 4+ Years

Joining: Immediate / Within 1 Week

Industry: Technology / Mobility / Startup

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead and manage the complete HR function of our growing organization. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in recruitment, employee management, HR operations, workforce planning, performance management, and HR policy implementation.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-growing startup setting, where the HR Manager will work closely with the Founders and Management Team to build a strong and performance-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

- Manage end-to-end recruitment for corporate, operational, and field-level positions.
- Develop effective sourcing strategies through job portals, social media, referrals, colleges, agencies, and other channels.
- Handle high-volume and urgent hiring requirements.
- Screen, interview, evaluate, and coordinate candidates through the selection process.
- Prepare offer letters, appointment letters, and joining documentation.
- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for future requirements.

2. HR Operations

- Manage employee onboarding, documentation, attendance, leave, payroll inputs, and employee records.
- Maintain accurate and updated employee databases.
- Develop and implement HR processes, policies, and SOPs.
- Ensure proper documentation of promotions, transfers, warnings, resignations, and terminations.
- Coordinate with accounts/payroll teams for salary processing and employee-related payments.

3. Employee Relations

- Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns and workplace issues.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters,



conflicts, and performance-related concerns professionally.
- Maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Conduct employee engagement activities and initiatives.

4. Performance Management

- Implement and monitor employee performance evaluation systems.
- Coordinate probation reviews, performance discussions, appraisals, and promotions.
- Work with department heads to identify performance gaps and improvement plans.
- Track employee productivity and workforce performance.

5. Workforce & Manpower Management

- Understand business manpower requirements and plan hiring accordingly.
- Coordinate with Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and other departments regarding staffing requirements.
- Monitor employee turnover, absenteeism, manpower availability, and hiring efficiency.
- Support the organization in scaling its workforce as business requirements grow.

6. HR Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
- Maintain proper employee records and HR documentation.
- Coordinate with relevant consultants/agencies wherever required for statutory compliance.
- Support audits and compliance-related requirements.

7. HR Strategy & Management

- Develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Establish scalable HR systems and processes suitable for a growing startup.
- Prepare HR reports and MIS for management review.




- Track recruitment metrics, employee turnover, attendance, manpower costs, and other HR KPIs.
- Work closely with the Founders and management on organizational development and people-related decisions.

Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- 4+ years of relevant HR experience.
- Strong experience in talent acquisition and employee management.
- Experience in blue-collar / field workforce hiring will be highly preferred.
- Experience working in a startup, technology, mobility, logistics, or fast-growing business setting is an advantage.
- Robust knowledge of HR operations and recruitment practices.
- Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential employee information professionally.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace and HR tools.

Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in high-volume hiring, gig workforce recruitment, field operations recruitment, or startup HR management will be preferred.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work directly with the Founders and Management Team.
- High-growth startup environment with significant ownership and responsibility.
- Opportunity to build and improve HR systems and processes from the ground up.
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
- Competitive salary based on experience and interview performance.

Reporting Reports To: Founders / Management Team

Candidates who can join immediately or within 1 week are preferred.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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