HR & Culture Manager

This job is for a design studio based in Mumbai. Company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

The Role:

Our client is seeking an HR & Culture Manager to join their people-first team - someone with a proactive approach to problem-solving, a strong understanding of HR best practices, and a desire to foster an engaging, high-performing workplace culture. They have already built a culture that's very special. Before applying to the role, please do your homework and get a sense of the kind of team / energy you will be building upon! They are looking for someone warm, professional, kind and supportive to play this role. It's not just about payroll processing!

What You'll Do:

People and Culture

Employee Relations:

- Build trusted relationships with employees and leadership, acting as a resource and advocate for both the company and the team

- Conduct regular employee check-ins and support feedback conversations to proactively understand team sentiment, address concerns, and strengthen employee experience

- Handle employee concerns and grievance matters with empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality

Employee Engagement:

- Foster a positive and connected workplace culture through thoughtful employee engagement initiatives, celebrations, team experiences, and culture-building activities

- Plan and support internal events, team gatherings, offsites, milestone celebrations, and initiatives that strengthen employee connection and morale

- Champion employee well-being and contribute to creating a warm, inclusive, and people-first work environment

HR Operations

Process Management:

- Ensure HR operations are streamlined and efficient

- Constantly look to improve processes to enhance the employee experience

Recruitment: Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and onboarding, ensuring an engaging and efficient candidate experience

HR Administration: Manage employee leave and attendance records, ensuring accuracy and timely coordination for payroll processing and HR reporting.

Employee Onboarding & Experience: Ensure a thoughtful and seamless onboarding experience that helps new team members integrate into the company culture and ways of working

Performance Management Support: Partner with management on performance reviews, feedback mechanisms, and employee development planning

Policy Development: Support the development, communication, and implementation of HR policies, employee benefits, and people practices aligned with company values and compliance standards

Compliance Management: Ensure HR practices comply with local labor laws and company guidelines, reducing risk while fostering a fair workplace

What We're Looking For:

- 7+ years of HR experience, ideally with exposure to recruitment, HR operations, and employee engagement

- Strong knowledge of HR software, such as HRMS platforms, and proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a keen sense of discretion and confidentiality

- Having worked in an unstructured environment, with autonomy

- Willingness to get your hands dirty, executing on a day to day level, while also being a decision maker