HR Manager / HR Lead

Company: Arjun Rathi Design / Rural Up-to-date Glass

Location: Mumbai (On-site)

Company Size: ~50 employees (growing)

Industry: Luxury Lighting Design, Architectural Glass & Craft Manufacturing

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced, articulate, and empathetic HR Manager to lead human resources and people management across our design studios and production facilities in Mumbai.

As a boutique luxury design studio and specialized glass manufacturing unit, our team ranges from young creative professionals (Architects, Interior Designers, Product Designers) to experienced administrative and workshop production staff. The ideal candidate will bridge generational and cultural gaps across these teams, maintain smooth day-to-day HR operations, and build a positive, productive work culture.

Core Responsibilities1.

Talent

Acquisition & Recruitment

- End-to-end recruitment for diverse roles, including Architecture/Interior Designers, Industrial Designers, Administrative Staff, and Production/Workshop personnel.
- Active sourcing and hiring using Naukri.com, LinkedIn Recruiter, Social Media platforms (Instagram/Facebook), and referral networks.
- Conducting initial candidate screenings, evaluating culture fit, managing interview scheduling, and coordinating with department heads.

2.

People

Management & Culture Building
- Act as a bridge between management, creative design teams,



and workshop/production staff.
- Drive employee engagement, foster an open work culture, and manage conflict resolution professionally and empathetically.
- Address team grievances and maintain a harmonious environment across different age demographics and operational levels.

3. HR Operations, Payroll & Compliance
- Oversee daily attendance tracking, leave management, and work schedules.
- Manage monthly salary processing, salary slip generation, and basic statutory compliances for a 50-person team.
- Handle onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and basic HR administrative paperwork.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile & Requirements

- Experience: Minimum 5 to 6 years of hands-on HR experience.
- Industry Background: Experience in Luxury Brands/Products, Interior Studio / Architecture, Construction, or Boutique Manufacturing/Design. Experience working in family-run businesses or close-knit boutique studios is highly preferred.

Key Skills:

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Proven expertise in online hiring platforms (Naukri, LinkedIn) and social media hiring.
- Hands-on experience with payroll administrative processes (salary slips, attendance, basic compliance).
- Strong interpersonal, conflict-management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Location: Must be based in Mumbai.

📌 Human Resources Executive (Mumbai)
🏢 Arjun Rathi Design
📍 Mumbai