HR MANAGER

Full-Time | Hyderabad | On-Site

Rarefiction Media — When Fiction Meets Function.

Rarefiction Media is looking for a people-first HR qualified who understands that great companies aren't built by talent alone — they're built by the right people, the right culture, and the right environment for people to do their best work.

We're not looking for someone who simply manages attendance, schedules interviews, and maintains employee records.

We're looking for someone who can understand people, build teams, create culture, and bring structure to a growing creative organization.

THE KIND OF CULTURE YOU'LL BUILD

At Rarefiction Media, creativity meets strategy, ideas become campaigns, and people bring brands to life.

You'll work closely with a team of designers, content writers, filmmakers, photographers, editors, strategists, and other creative professionals.

Your role will span

- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Employee Engagement & Team Culture
- Onboarding & Employee Experience
- Performance Management
- HR Policies & Process Development
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Attendance, Leave & HR Administration
- Training & Professional Development
- Retention & Career Growth
- Internal Communication & Team Coordination
- Workforce Planning & Resource Management
- HR Reporting & Documentation

From finding the right creative talent to building an environment where people want to stay and grow, every people decision should have a purpose — to strengthen the team and move the organization forward.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Manage end-to-end recruitment, from understanding hiring requirements to onboarding new employees
- Identify, attract, and hire the right talent across creative, marketing, production, and business functions
- Work closely with department heads to understand team requirements and workforce needs
- Build a structured and efficient recruitment process
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and internal guidelines
- Manage employee onboarding, documentation, attendance, leave, and HR records
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven work culture
- Plan employee engagement activities and initiatives that strengthen team relationships
- Handle employee concerns, workplace conflicts, and grievance resolution professionally
- Monitor employee performance, feedback, and development needs
- Support performance reviews, appraisals, and employee growth plans
- Identify opportunities to improve employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention




- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory HR requirements
- Coordinate exit formalities, feedback, and employee separation processes
- Maintain confidentiality, fairness, and professionalism in all people-related matters

THE SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Strong proficiency in:

- Recruitment and talent acquisition
- Employee relations and people management
- HR operations, policies, and documentation
- Communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Organization, planning, and decision-making
- Confidentiality and professional ethics

Good to have:

- Experience in a creative agency, media company, marketing agency, or startup
- HRMS and applicant tracking systems
- Performance management and appraisal frameworks
- Employee engagement and retention strategies
- Knowledge of applicable labour laws and statutory compliance
- HR analytics, reporting, and workforce planning
- Experience building HR processes in a growing organization

WE WANT TO SEE YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS Your ability to understand people matters as much as your HR knowledge.

We want someone who can identify potential, handle difficult conversations, make thoughtful decisions, and build processes that work for both the organization and its employees.

Your experience should ideally demonstrate:

TALENT ACQUISITION

Your ability to identify the right candidates, evaluate talent, and close positions efficiently without compromising on quality.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Examples of how you've handled employee concerns, workplace challenges, team dynamics, and sensitive conversations.

CULTURE BUILDING

Initiatives you've introduced to improve employee engagement, collaboration, motivation, and retention.

HR SYSTEMS & PROCESSES

Experience building or improving onboarding systems, HR policies, documentation, attendance management, and performance review processes.

PROBLEM-SOLVING

Situations where you've handled a challenging HR issue with fairness, clarity, and sound judgment.

STRATEGIC THINKING

Your ability to connect people decisions with business goals, team performance,



and long-term organizational growth.

We're interested in how you work with people, how you solve problems, and how you turn HR processes into meaningful employee experiences.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT?

You

- Understand that HR is about people, not just processes
- Can identify the right talent beyond what a resume says
- Know how to balance employee well-being with organizational expectations
- Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally
- Can handle difficult conversations with empathy and objectivity
- Believe in fairness, accountability, and transparency
- Can establish structure without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
- Are proactive, organized, and comfortable taking ownership
- Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and trust
- Can build relationships with employees at every level
- Are capable of creating systems that support both people and business growth

THE RAREFICTION STANDARD

We don't want

"The position is vacant. Let's hire someone."

We want

"Who is the right person for this role, what will help them succeed, and how do we build a team where great people can do great work?"

We don't believe HR is just about filling positions, enforcing policies, or managing paperwork.

It's about creating the conditions in which people can contribute, grow, collaborate, and perform at their best.

At Rarefiction Media, you'll work closely with leadership and creative teams to build a workplace that values talent, encourages accountability, and supports continuous growth.

You won't just manage human resources.

You'll help build the people and culture behind the work.

EXPERIENCE

1.5 years - 2 years preferred

Candidates with strong HR operations, recruitment, and employee management experience will be preferred.

Experience in a creative agency, media company, marketing firm, or fast-growing organization is an advantage.

Candidates who demonstrate strong people skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective HR systems are encouraged to apply.

APPLY

Send us

1. Resume

2. Brief overview of your HR experience

3. Relevant experience in recruitment, employee management, and HR operations

4. Previous experience in building HR processes or improving employee engagement, if available

Subject: HR Manager — Rarefiction Media

Rarefiction Media

When Fiction Meets Function.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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