Job Description - HR Manager

Location: Mangalore

Experience: 3-5 Years

Company: Hydgen

About Hydgen:

Hydgen is a fast growing organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and a people centric culture. We believe in empowering our employees and fostering an environment that encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and growth.

Position Overview:

The HR Manager will play a key role in managing day to day HR operations, ensuring smooth execution of HR processes, and supporting business leaders in building a high performing and engaged workforce. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach, and hands on experience across core HR functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

- Manage end to end recruitment for various roles (sourcing, screening, interviews, offers).

- Coordinate onboarding, induction sessions, and ensure seamless joining formalities.

- Work with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements.

2. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management:

- Handle employee documentation, HRIS updates, and personnel files.

- Oversee confirmations, transfers, promotions, and separation processes.

- Maintain HR dashboards, reports, and analytics.

3. Employee Engagement & Culture Building:

- Drive engagement initiatives, employee events, surveys, and feedback loops.

- Address employee queries, concerns, and act as a point of contact for HR support.

- Support initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

4. Compliance & Policy Administration:

- Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies.

- Manage statutory compliance (PF, ESI, gratuity, etc.).

- Assist in audits and maintain required documentation and registers.

5. Payroll Coordination:

- Work closely with the finance/payroll team for monthly inputs.

- Validate attendance, leave records, and compensation changes.

6. HR Projects & Process Improvement:

- Participate in HR transformation initiatives and policy enhancements.

- Support leadership with HR strategy implementation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.

- 3-5 years of relevant experience in HR generalist or HR operations roles.

- Strong understanding of recruitment, HR operations, and labor laws.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong problem solving abilities and attention to detail.

- Experience with HRIS tools and MS Office.

Preferred Attributes:

- Proactive and self-driven with a hands-on approach.

- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.