HR lead -
About the role
Job Description: HR Lead
Role Overview
The HR Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Human Resources department while helping shape and execute the company's broader people strategy. Acting as a bridge between upper management and employees, this role champions company culture, ensures absolute legal compliance, and optimizes the employee lifecycle-from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance evaluation and retention.
Key Responsibilities
1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and build efficient recruitment pipelines.
- Oversee interview logistics, candidate evaluation standards, and final offer negotiations.
- Design and execute structured onboarding processes to integrate new hires smoothly and reduce early-stage turnover.
2. Employee Relations & Culture
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, leading conflict resolution with a fair and objective approach.
- Drive internal initiatives aimed at improving employee morale, engagement, and welfare.
- Actively champion corporate values and execute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plans.
3. Performance Management & Development
- Manage the annual/semi-annual performance review lifecycle, ensuring managers complete reviews on schedule.
- Coordinate with team leads to identify skill gaps and organize targeted Learning & Development (L&D) programs.
- Spearhead succession planning to identify and nurture high-potential employees for future leadership.
4. Compliance, Payroll & Policy Admin
- Maintain complete and updated employee records within the internal HRIS (Human Resources Information System).
- Collaborate with the finance department to ensure payroll variations, benefits, and leaves are accurately processed.
- Guarantee strict alignment with national and local labor laws, updating the company handbook as regular regulations shift.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or CIPD) are highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or supervisory/lead position.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking software, and intermediate-to-advanced data management (e.g., managing bulk employee records in Excel).
- Soft Skills: Superior emotional intelligence, exceptional verbal and written communication, and strong conflict-mediation capabilities.
Role Overview
The HR Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Human Resources department while helping shape and execute the company's broader people strategy. Acting as a bridge between upper management and employees, this role champions company culture, ensures absolute legal compliance, and optimizes the employee lifecycle-from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance evaluation and retention.
Key Responsibilities
1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and build efficient recruitment pipelines.
- Oversee interview logistics, candidate evaluation standards, and final offer negotiations.
- Design and execute structured onboarding processes to integrate new hires smoothly and reduce early-stage turnover.
2. Employee Relations & Culture
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, leading conflict resolution with a fair and objective approach.
- Drive internal initiatives aimed at improving employee morale, engagement, and welfare.
- Actively champion corporate values and execute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plans.
3. Performance Management & Development
- Manage the annual/semi-annual performance review lifecycle, ensuring managers complete reviews on schedule.
- Coordinate with team leads to identify skill gaps and organize targeted Learning & Development (L&D) programs.
- Spearhead succession planning to identify and nurture high-potential employees for future leadership.
4. Compliance, Payroll & Policy Admin
- Maintain complete and updated employee records within the internal HRIS (Human Resources Information System).
- Collaborate with the finance department to ensure payroll variations, benefits, and leaves are accurately processed.
- Guarantee strict alignment with national and local labor laws, updating the company handbook as regular regulations shift.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or CIPD) are highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or supervisory/lead position.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking software, and intermediate-to-advanced data management (e.g., managing bulk employee records in Excel).
- Soft Skills: Superior emotional intelligence, exceptional verbal and written communication, and strong conflict-mediation capabilities.
Compensation
400000 – 600000 INR
How to apply
Reach out to the hiring team for application instructions.