HR Manager

Location: Gurugram Sector 43
Experience: 5–8 years
Industry: Advertising / Digital Marketing / Agency (preferred)

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and people-centric HR Manager to lead all end-to-end human resource functions. The role requires a strong balance of strategic HR thinking and hands-on execution, ensuring compliance, a strong culture, and smooth people operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across departments (creative, marketing, tech, operations, etc.)
• Design hiring strategies aligned with business goals
• Improve quality of hires, reduce TAT, and enhance candidate experience
• Coordinate with department heads for manpower planning

2. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage onboarding, confirmation, exits, and full employee lifecycle
• Maintain HR documentation, employee records, and HRMS data
• Ensure smooth payroll coordination, attendance, and leave management

3. Performance Management & Engagement

• Drive PMS cycles (KRAs, appraisals, increments, promotions)
• Work closely with leadership on performance improvement plans
• Plan employee engagement activities, celebrations, and culture initiatives

4. Policy, Compliance & Labour Laws

• Draft, update, and implement HR policies aligned with labour laws
• Ensure statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, gratuity, labour codes, etc.)
• Act as a point of contact for audits and legal HR matters

5. Employee Relations & Culture

• Address employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary matters
• Foster a positive, transparent, and high-performance culture
• Act as a trusted HR partner to employees and management

6. HR Strategy & Reporting

• Provide HR MIS, attrition analysis, and people insights to management
• Support leadership in organization development and HR planning
• Implement HR best practices and process improvements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent
• 5–8 years of core HR experience (agency/startup exposure preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and HR compliance
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience with HRMS & payroll coordination
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

What We Offer

• Growth-oriented and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to build and scale HR processes
• Exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making
• Competitive salary (based on experience and fit)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹16,794.29 - ₹60,342.59 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gurugram, Haryana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Current CTC
• Expected CTC

Work Location: In person