HR Manager - A Boutique Consulting Firm - Bengaluru

Job Summary: A boutique consulting firm is looking for a hands-on HR Manager to manage the end-to-end HR function for a team of 25 employees. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The ideal candidate will work closely with the co-founders to establish, streamline, and implement effective HR processes across the employee lifecycle. The role will involve managing day-to-day HR operations, supporting employees and managers, driving employee engagement, ensuring HR compliance, and developing people practices that support the firm's continued growth.

About Organisation: A boutique consulting firm based in Bengaluru, providing comprehensive finance and business advisory services to startups and emerging businesses. The firm offers a wide range of services across Assurance, Taxation, and Consulting/Advisory, helping clients navigate financial complexities, ensure regulatory compliance.

The firm was founded by a Chartered Accountant with prior professional experience at a Big4 accounting firm and partnership experience with an LLP, bringing strong technical expertise and practical industry insights to the business.

Location: KR Road, Bengaluru

Designation: HR Manager

Reports to: Co-founders

Key responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end recruitment, from role requirements and candidate sourcing through interviews, offers, and joining.
- Coordinate onboarding and orientation, and maintain clear employee records and HR documentation.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns; handle employee relations matters with discretion and fairness.




- Coordinate performance review processes and support managers with feedback, goal setting, and performance conversations.
- Administer compensation and advantages processes, and coordinate payroll accurately and on schedule.
- Run day-to-day HR operations, including attendance, leave, employee data, policies, and documentation.
- Plan employee engagement and culture initiatives suited to a small, growing team.
- Maintain HR policies and processes, and support compliance with applicable employment requirements.
- Advise the co-founders on people matters and recommend practical improvements as the firm grows.
- Select, maintain, and use HR and payroll systems effectively.

Requirements:

- Demonstrated experience in recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and payroll.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with HR software, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build practical processes.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach to employee matters.

What success looks like:

- Recruitment and onboarding are organized, timely, and consistent.
- HR records are accurate and handled reliably.
- Employees and co-founders have a clear, responsive point of contact for people matters.
- Core HR processes support the team's day-to-day needs and growth.

Qualification: Graduate or Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in HR, with hands-on responsibility for core HR operations.

Working days: Monday–Saturday

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