WE'RE HIRING | SENIOR HR MANAGER – INDIA

? Location: Baner, Pune, Maharashtra

? Work Mode: Onsite – Mandatory

? Experience: 10+ Years

? CTC: Up to ₹24 LPA

? Team: 2 Direct Reportees

? Reporting To: India Managing Director

About the Chance

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Manager / HR Lead to take complete ownership of the HR function for the India business of a global organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a strong Core HR Generalist with comprehensive knowledge across the entire HR lifecycle, excellent stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to independently lead HR operations, strategy, employee relations, and compliance.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution while partnering directly with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Leadership & Strategy

- Lead and oversee the complete HR function for the India business.
- Partner with the India Managing Director on people strategy and workforce planning.
- Develop and implement HR policies, processes, and people initiatives.
- Manage and mentor a team of two HR professionals.
- Establish scalable HR processes and ensure effective HR governance.

2. Core HR Generalist – End-to-End HR The candidate must have strong practical experience across the complete HR lifecycle, including: ✅ HR Strategy & Workforce Planning

✅ Employee Lifecycle Management

✅ Onboarding & Induction

✅ Employee Engagement & Experience

✅ Performance Management & Appraisals

✅ Learning & Development

✅ Talent Management & Succession Planning

✅ Compensation & Benefits

✅ Payroll Oversight

✅ HR Policies & Processes

✅ Employee Relations & Grievance Management

✅ Performance Improvement Plans

✅ Disciplinary Matters





✅ Employee Retention

✅ HR MIS & Analytics

✅ HR Compliance & Labour Laws

✅ Statutory Compliance

✅ Exit & Separation Management

✅ HR Audits & Documentation

✅ Organisation Development & Culture

3. HR Compliance & Labour Laws

Strong practical knowledge of Indian employment and labour laws is essential, including:

- Provident Fund (PF/EPF)
- ESIC
- Professional Tax
- Labour Welfare Fund
- Shops & Establishments compliance
- Statutory registers and returns
- Employment documentation
- HR audits and labour-law requirements
- Monitoring changes in applicable statutory regulations

4. Global HR & Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with the global India HR team and international stakeholders.
- Understand and implement global HR policies and frameworks within the Indian business.
- Establish and streamline India HR processes.
- Support organisational development and change-management initiatives.
- Ensure alignment between global HR practices and Indian statutory requirements.

Important: Third-Party Payroll & Transition to Global OrganisationThis position will initially be on third-party payroll for the first year.

The first year will serve as a structured knowledge-transfer, training, and integration period to ensure the candidate develops a comprehensive understanding of the organisation's global HR framework, internal systems, policies, processes,



and ways of working.

Following successful completion of the knowledge-transfer period, the candidate is expected to transition to the organisation's internal India HR team, subject to performance, business requirements, and the applicable internal approval process.

Candidates must be comfortable with the initial third-party employment arrangement and the potential transition to direct employment with the organisation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:

✔️ Has 10+ years of relevant HR experience.

✔️ Is a strong Core HR Generalist with end-to-end HR knowledge.

✔️ Has independently managed or led an HR function.

✔️ Has experience managing and developing HR teams.

✔️ Is confident in handling employee relations and sensitive HR matters.

✔️ Has strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance.

✔️ Can partner effectively with senior leadership.

✔️ Has experience working with global stakeholders; MNC exposure is preferred.

✔️ Is strategic in approach but hands-on in execution.

✔️ Demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Location & Work Requirements

Location: Baner, Pune, Maharashtra

Work Arrangement: Fully onsite

Candidates must be comfortable working from the Baner office and willing to travel as required by the business.

Remote or hybrid-only candidates will not be considered.

Compensation

Up to ₹24 Lakhs per annum, depending on relevant experience and expertise.

How to ApplyInterested candidates can share their updated resumes through:

? Email: [email protected]

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Message only – No calls, please.

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