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Job Title: HR Manager School Name: Pragyanam School Location: Sector 65, Gurgaon Affiliation: CBSE Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in HR, preferably in the education sector CTC: Competitive, as per industry standards About Pragyanam School: Pragyanam School, an IIT-IIM alumni-led institution, is committed to progressive and life skills-based education. Our goal is to nurture self-aware, responsible, and empathetic learners. The HR department plays a crucial role in upholding a culture of professionalism, care, and compliance among our staff. Who We’re Looking For: An experienced, people-focused HR professional who understands the needs of a school setup. You should be organized, empathetic, detail-oriented, and capable of handling the entire HR lifecycle—recruitment to retention—with a strong focus on compliance, culture, and care. Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs): Recruitment & Staffing End-to-end recruitment: JDs, sourcing, interviews, hiring coordination Collaboration with department heads to identify staffing needs Conduct background checks and past employment verification for all new hires Maintain a talent pipeline for anticipated vacancies Onboarding & Documentation Ensure smooth onboarding through structured induction and orientation programs Manage and store all HR documentation digitally and physically Coordinate pre-employment medical checks for new joiners Facilitate timely completion of self-attestation and record updates Payroll & Statutory Compliance Monthly payroll processing in collaboration with accounts Track leave, attendance, and manage salary disbursals Ensure timely compliance with PF, ESI, gratuity , and other statutory regulations Maintain and update HRMIS and employee master data Policy Implementation & Discipline Ensure school policies, CBSE guidelines, and code of conduct are followed by staff Lead disciplinary processes fairly and confidentially when needed Keep policies updated as per evolving regulations or institutional needs Staff Welfare & Engagement Plan and execute events for staff motivation, bonding, and wellness Manage internal communication channels for celebrating milestones and updates Address staff concerns through an open-door and structured grievance system Coordinate support programs during personal or professional challenges Performance Management Drive the annual and mid-year appraisal cycles Support professional goal setting and feedback systems Maintain performance records and support merit-based decisions Training & Professional Development Identify training needs in coordination with academic and admin heads Organize mandatory CBSE training programs and track adherence Maintain training calendars and completion records Facilitate orientation for new education policies and tech tools Audit, Reporting & Compliance Maintain updated HR data dashboards for leadership and audit readiness Ensure HR documentation is audit-ready for CBSE affiliation and government inspections Submit monthly reports on hiring, exits, attendance, training, and grievances Coordinate with medical room and safety team for staff-related medical recordkeeping Qualifications & Skills Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a school or education institution Excellent command of HR systems, Google Workspace, and Excel Up-to-date knowledge of labour laws , education-sector norms, and CBSE compliance Excellent people skills, conflict resolution ability, and ethical judgment Experience managing background verification, medical screening , and training documentation Why Join Pragyanam? Pragyanam offers a mission-driven environment focused on reforming Indian education through a values-based and life skills-oriented approach. As our HR Manager, you'll help shape a respectful, transparent, and committed workplace culture, empowering our team to give their best to students and families.