Position Title: Area HR Partner- Upper North (Third Party Contractual)

Reports to: Lead HR Retail (North and East)

Note: This role is on one year contract. Based on performance we can convert this role on-rolls, but if not then after one year the contract will terminate after one year

Location: Chandigarh (First two months in Gurgaon office)

Position Summary:

The Retail HR role partners closely with retail operations to support people-related initiatives across stores. The role focuses on driving hiring, employee engagement, capability development, and compliance while building a robust connect with store teams and supporting the overall employee experience in the region

Key Objectives:

- Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle for retail employees including recruitment, onboarding, engagement initiatives, training and development, and exit interviews.
- Drive hiring across retail stores by identifying and leveraging both internal and external recruitment sources to ensure timely closure of open positions.
- Partner with retail operations stakeholders and store managers to understand manpower requirements and support people-related decisions across stores.
- Assess behavioral and capability development needs of store employees and coordinate relevant training programs with internal or external trainers.




- Plan and manage the monthly employee engagement calendar across stores to strengthen employee connect and morale.
- Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll inputs for retail employees.
- Conduct regular store visits to interact with employees, gather feedback, understand on-ground challenges, and support resolution of employee concerns.
- Track attrition trends and employee feedback across stores and work with business leaders to drive retention and employee experience initiatives.
- Ensure effective implementation of company policies across stores and monitor compliance with statutory requirements, including maintenance of statutory registers and documentation.
- Actively participate in various company forums and people initiatives within the organization.

Eligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies Required:

- MBA / PGDM students specializing in HR or related fields.
- 2-4 years of HR experience, preferably in retail, hospitality, or other customer-facing industries.
- Prior experience in managing store hiring, employee engagement, and HR operations will be an advantage.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with multiple stakeholders.

📌 Area HR Partner-Upper North (Third Party Contractual) (Chandigarh)
🏢 PUMA Group
📍 Chandigarh