The HR Manager will be responsible for managing and supporting the day-to-day HR function for TORQ's India business and operations.

The position requires a hands-on HR skilled who can independently manage the complete employee lifecycle while partnering closely with business leaders and management.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and international business environment and should combine robust HR operational capabilities with sound judgement, commercial awareness and a people-focused approach.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

Prepare and maintain employment documentation, employee records, HR letters, confirmations and related documentation

Coordinate onboarding, induction, probation reviews, confirmations, transfers, promotions and exits

Ensure HR processes and documentation are consistently followed across the India organisation

Talent Acquisition

Manage recruitment activities across corporate and business functions

Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and develop appropriate recruitment strategies

Source and screen candidates through recruitment platforms, agencies, referrals and direct sourcing

Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process

Support salary benchmarking, offer negotiations and preparation of employment offers

Maintain recruitment pipelines and provide regular hiring updates to management

Employee Relations

Act as a key HR point of contact for employees and managers

Handle employee queries, workplace concerns and day-to-day HR matters professionally and confidentially

Support grievance and disciplinary processes

Promote a professional, respectful and performance-oriented working environment

Identify potential employee relations issues early and work with management to resolve them appropriately

Performance Management

Coordinate the company's performance management and appraisal processes

Support managers in setting objectives and performance expectations

Track probation and performance review timelines

Support performance improvement plans where required





Assist management with identifying high performers, development needs and succession requirements

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Coordination

Validate salary changes, new joiners, exits, bonuses, incentives, deductions, leave and other payroll-related information

Maintain accurate compensation and benefits records

Support annual salary reviews and benchmarking exercises

Assist with administration of employee benefits and insurance programmes

Ensure appropriate HR controls and approvals are maintained

HR Compliance & Policies

Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Indian labour and employment legislation

Maintain and periodically review HR policies, procedures and employee documentation

Support compliance relating to working hours, leave, statutory benefits, maternity benefits, POSH and other applicable employment requirements

Coordinate with external consultants, legal advisers and authorities where required

Learning & Development

Identify employee and organisational training requirements in partnership with managers

Support leadership and employee development initiatives

HR Reporting & Analytics

Prepare regular HR reports and management information

Track key HR metrics including:

Recruitment status

Probation status

Performance review completion

Provide management with relevant HR insights and recommendations

Support initiatives aimed at strengthening TORQ's culture and employee engagement

Organise employee engagement activities and internal HR communications

Support management in maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performance culture

Help integrate employees across different functions and TORQ's international locations

Management & Business Support





Work closely with GM HR and senior management on people-related matters

Support organisational changes, restructuring and workforce planning where required

Participate in HR projects and process-improvement initiatives

Coordinate with TORQ's international HR teams to ensure appropriate alignment of policies and processes

Undertake additional HR responsibilities based on evolving business requirements

7-10 years of progressive HR experience

- MBA/PGDM/Postgraduate qualification specialising in Human Resources
- Strong hands-on experience in HR operations and employee lifecycle management
- Good recruitment and talent acquisition experience
- Experience coordinating payroll and employee benefits
- Strong knowledge of Indian employment practices and labour-law requirements
- Experience managing employee relations matters
- Exposure to performance management and HR policy implementation
- Robust HRIS and MS Office capabilities, particularly Excel
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of HR matters
- Experience within commodities, trading, FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain or an international business environment
- Experience working within an entrepreneurial or promoter-led organisation
- Exposure to multinational HR practices
- Experience supporting rapidly growing or changing organisations
- Experience implementing or improving HR processes rather than only administering established systems

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

HR operations

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

The HR Manager will be expected to establish strong credibility with employees and management, maintain reliable and compliant HR operations, improve the quality and consistency of HR processes, support effective hiring and retention, and contribute to building a professional, entrepreneurial and performance-driven organisation in India

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

Career development in a fast-growing trading team

📌 Director of Human Resources - (in English) (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Torq Commodities
📍 Navi Mumbai