Human Resource Manager

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Having completed our zero-to-one journey, we now invite you to join our mission of scaling our product. 

Role Title - HR Manager 

Total Experience - 5-9 years

Relevant Experience - 5+ Years

Role Summary - 

We are looking for an HR Manager to support and Lead the HR Department in various aspects of HR functions . As an HR Manager, your primary responsibility is to support the human resources department in various aspects of HR functions. You will play a crucial role in managing employee relations, recruitment, Training and development , performance management, and other HR-related activities. You will work closely with team members to ensure the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment and Selection: Assist in sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for various positions. Coordinate with hiring managers and external recruitment agencies, if required. Conduct reference checks and issue employment contracts.
2. Onboarding and Orientation: Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including conducting orientation sessions, explaining company policies, and completing necessary paperwork. Ensure a smooth transition for new employees into their roles.
3. Employee Relations: Maintain positive employee relations by addressing employee concerns, providing guidance on HR policies, and promoting a healthy work environment. Mediate conflicts and facilitate resolutions.
4. Performance Management: Support the performance management process by assisting in the implementation of performance appraisal systems, tracking performance evaluations, and providing feedback to employees and managers.
5. HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records, update HR databases, and generate HR reports as required. Manage employee documentation, such as contracts, leave records, and attendance.
6. Training and Development: Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating employee training programs. Collaborate with internal trainers or external vendors to ensure the successful delivery of training sessions.
7. Compliance and Policies: Stay up-to-date with employment laws and regulations to ensure HR practices are compliant. Help develop and update HR policies and procedures to align with legal requirements and best practices.
8. Benefits Administration: Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave management. Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and assist in resolving issues.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven 5-9 years of experience in an HR role.
• Good Experience in nontech recruitment.
• Knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in HRIS software and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in Faculty hiring will be an add on .

I Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Draft HR policies in alignment with the company’s HR philosophy and the overall company policy.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Maintain pay plan and rewards & recognition program.
• Assess training needs to apply, execute and monitor training programs.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.

I Qualification(s):

MBA HR, MSW HR, MA HRM or similar qualifications.

II Experience

• Nature of Experience: Experience in https://resources.workable.com/tutorial/good-recruiter">recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training & development and https://resources.workable.com/tutorial/faq-talent-acquisition">talent management.

III Skill Set & Personality Traits required:

• Ethical and decisive.
• Should have an approachable demeanor.
• Excellent communication and English proficiency.
• Multitasker.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• People-oriented and results driven.
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• In depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.

 Location: Chennai, Ambattur

Additional information:

• Preference will be given to those having experience working in a startup.

About Us: 

At Growisto, we provide simplified solutions to complex business problems. Our strategies have helped companies build pathways to reach and earn their customers, the right way. As a team, we are obsessively passionate about technology and data and see it as an opportunity for digital growth. Nothing gives us a bigger kick than boosting sales!

Objectives of this role:

We believe that HR is not a support function but is the core part of our business. We are looking for a person who can join our core team to help us grow the business further. With the increase in team size, we do feel the need of the expertise of an experienced person to achieve the following objectives:

1. Building the culture of the company and retaining it as we scale up further
2. Our policies are people-friendly
3. The team is motivated and committed
4. Hiring the right people
   
   

This role is about taking complete ownership of the above objectives.

Roles and responsibilities:

Although the roles and responsibilities will be governed primarily by the objectives mentioned above, here are the few activities which will surely be part of the role:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to HR planning, recruitment, employee engagement and development, C&B, Learning and Performance Management
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; Learning and organizational development
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices in human resources and employment laws. Applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to management
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management

• Prospecting leads and contacting them to pitch the product/ service
• Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media
• Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
• Collaborate with team members to achieve better results
• Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams

• Fast learner and passion for sales
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Excellent command of MS Office, CRM
• Excellent phone and presentation skills.
• 1+ years of sales experience.

Recruitment

Finding eligible candidates

Establishing and maintaining criteria for what an eligible candidate is (ie point score on interview, ref parse out doc) 

Preliminary interview (record and report). Final offer to be deliberated amongst the founders

Building business relationships with recruiters

Advising us on new ways to recruit

Onboarding

Keeping track of documents of candidates

Offer letter to be sent

Training classes to scheduled

HR meeting

Creating ID cards

Getting access cards

Sending PF documentation to accountant

Giving employment contract

General operations

Scheduling week to week

Planning and keeping track of PTO, sick leave, emg leave etc. (End of year handling rollover reports for PTO)

Maintaining weekly hours review. Ensuring accuracy every week.

Giving monthly report to founders for billing

Monitoring tardies and absences and reducing this

Keeping track of each employees vertical based on QA recommendations and tardiness/behavioral issues

Written notices, documentation

Scheduling performance reviews

Keeping track of raises and increments

Proposing solutions to us in case it’s a systemic issue and not just an issue with one or two employees

Organizing company outings/events

Handle loan requests and paperwork

Make minutes of weekly meeting

Handling resignations

Enforcing minimum notice periods

Handling terminations

Keeping up with documentation for all

SPOC for accountant

SPOC for co-working space

SPOC for employees

Responsibilities:

• Implement effective sourcing, screening, and interviewing techniques

• Developing fair HR policies and ensuring employees understand and comply with them

• Manage employee relations, employee engagement, appraisals, PF, ESI, etc.

• Act as the point of contact regarding labor legislation issues

• Manage employees’ grievances
• Create and run referral bonus programs
• Oversee daily operations of the HR department

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2+ years experience in Human Resource in manufacturing/industrial company. 
• Proven work experience as an HR Executive, HR Manager or similar role
• Familiarity with Human Resources Management Systems and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting
• Good knowledge of labor legislation (particularly employment contracts, employee leaves, and insurance)
• Demonstrable leadership abilities
• Solid communication skills
• BSc/MSc in Human Resources Management or relevant field