Company Description

About Sonar Bangla

FEF Sonar Bangla is a subsidiary of FEF Global Private Limited, India's leading fashion venture and growth ecosystem. FEF helps fashion, lifestyle, beauty and consumer brands grow through investment, mentorship, strategic partnerships, retail enablement, media platforms and business acceleration.

At the centre of the ecosystem is Pitch to Get Rich (PTGR), India's pioneering entrepreneurial reality show. PTGR brings founders, investors, industry leaders and business experts together to find, mentor and scale high-potential brands, and is now expanding into regional investment shows. FEF Sonar Bangla takes this model to Bengal, investing in home-grown Bengali fashion brands through its own investment show.

Alongside these shows, FEF is building a retail and brand-growth ecosystem through strategic partnerships, media properties, business acceleration programmes, investments and a planned rollout of multi-brand retail stores across India.

Key responsibility:

1. HR Operations & Policy Management

- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and employee guidelines in alignment with the organisation's requirements.
- Establish organisational structures, job roles, reporting hierarchies and salary structures in coordination with management.
- Maintain accurate employee databases, personnel files and HR documentation.
- Manage attendance, leave records, employee data and HR reporting.

2. Recruitment & Talent Management

- Coordinate with Talent Acquisition and hiring agencies to fulfil manpower requirements.
- Understand hiring requirements, coordinate interviews and facilitate candidate selection and onboarding.




- Ensure timely hiring for business and operational requirements.
- Support workforce planning and manpower budgeting.

3. Employee Lifecycle & Engagement

- Manage end-to-end onboarding, induction, confirmation, performance reviews and exit formalities.
- Handle employee queries, grievances and workplace concerns.
- Drive employee engagement, internal communication and retention initiatives.
- Support managers in performance management and employee development.

4. Payroll & Statutory Compliance

- Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, attendance, leave, salary revisions and employee deductions with Finance.
- Ensure timely coordination and compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, gratuity and other applicable regulations.
- Maintain statutory records and employee-related documentation.
- Coordinate with external consultants and auditors wherever required.

5. Administration & Facilities Management

- Manage daily office administration, housekeeping, maintenance and workplace facilities.
- Coordinate employee travel, accommodation, logistics and other administrative requirements.
- Monitor office supplies, vendor relationships, bills and administrative expenses.




- Ensure smooth functioning of office infrastructure and administrative operations.

6. Management Coordination & Reporting

- Work closely with the Project Manager and management team on workforce planning and HR priorities.
- Prepare periodic HR reports covering headcount, hiring, attrition, attendance and employee-related costs.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, administrative efficiency and employee experience.

Qualifications

- Strong Human Resources (HR) and HR Management skills, with experience in generalist or similar roles.
- Minimum 5 years of Experience Required.
- Ability to develop, implement, and maintain HR Policies that align with organizational and legal requirements.
- Knowledge of Employee Benefits and Benefits Administration, including enrollment, tracking, and communication to staff.
- Familiarity with HR operations such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
- MBA in HR or equivalent or a related field; HR certifications are an advantage.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills, with attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Comfort with HR software and MS Office tools; experience in start-up or entrepreneurial environments is a plus.

Ideal candidate A proactive, mature and hands-on HR professional who can independently manage the complete HR and administrative function, establish processes, work closely with management and ensure smooth people operations in a growing business setting.

📌 HR & Admin Generalist (Kolkata)
🏢 FEF Sonar Bangla
📍 Kolkata