Human Resource Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for the organization, including understanding manpower requirements, preparing job descriptions, sourcing candidates, screening, interviewing, and coordinating final selection.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, and other recruitment channels.
• Conduct initial HR interviews and assess candidates based on skills, experience, communication, attitude, and organizational fit.
• Handle joining formalities, documentation, employee onboarding, induction, and maintaining employee records.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations including attendance, leave management, employee records, and HR documentation.
• Develop and implement basic HR policies and processes suitable for a growing SME.
• Maintain employee files, HR databases, and relevant statutory and company documentation.
• Address employee queries, concerns, and workplace issues professionally and ensure a positive work environment.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, training, and development initiatives.
• Assist management in manpower planning, organizational structuring, and employee retention.
• Coordinate with payroll/accounting teams for salary-related inputs, attendance, leave, and other employee information.
• Take ownership of improving HR processes as the organization grows.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field. MBA/PGDM in HR will be an added advantage.
• 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in HR, with strong hands-on experience in recruitment and general HR operations.
• Prior experience working in an SME, trading, manufacturing, logistics, or similar business environment will be preferred.
• Strong experience in end-to-end recruitment and ability to independently close multiple positions.
• Good knowledge of job portals such as Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other recruitment platforms.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and candidate-handling skills.
• Good understanding of HR policies, employee lifecycle management, attendance, leave, onboarding, and employee documentation.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and capabilities.
• Opportunity to independently build and manage the HR function of a growing organization.
• Direct interaction with senior management and exposure to business operations.
• Significant growth opportunities as the organization expands.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on recruitment, employee development, and organizational growth.