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The HR Manager will lead, drive, and elevate the complete HR function for the Bangalore office, taking full ownership of the Hire-to-Retire lifecycle. This role requires a strong leader who can drive HR operations, workforce strategy, payroll governance, compliance rigor, and employee experience initiatives with a high degree of independence.The ideal candidate will be decisive, strategic, process-driven, and capable of shaping organizational culture while building trusted partnerships across teams.Key Responsibilities1. HR Operations & Workforce Management- Drive end-to-end HR operations for the off-shore teams. - Lead workforce planning, attendance governance, leave management, and shift administration. - Maintain accurate HRIS, employee records, and MIS dashboards. - Drive timely payroll inputs, audits, and monthly reconciliation activities. - Ensure adherence to HR compliance, policy governance, and statutory requirements. - Handle escalations with operational finesse, addressing people, process, administrative, and operational escalations with maturity and resolution-focused leadership.2. Recruitment & Talent Lifecycle Leadership- Lead and partner with hiring teams to support recruitment efforts, ensuring high-quality talent acquisition. - Drive onboarding, induction, confirmation, performance management, and exit processes. - Ensure seamless integration of new employees and uphold the company’s culture standards.3. Performance Management & Employee Development- Drive company-wide performance management cycles, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations. - Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and contribute to development planning and progression frameworks.4. Employee Engagement & Culture Building- Lead employee engagement programs, celebrations, team-building activities, and culture-enhancement initiatives. - Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-trust work environment. - Act as a key point of contact for employee concerns and drive timely resolutions.5. Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Leadership- Partner with finance for accurate payroll execution and audit coordination. - Ensure benefits administration, reimbursements, and statutory remittances are accurate and timely. - Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishments, and other statutory frameworks.6. Strategic Decision-Making & Administration Leadership- Oversee office administration, vendor relationships, facilities, and operational processes. - Provide data-driven insights and HR recommendations to leadership. - Lead process improvements, productivity initiatives, and retention strategies.Qualifications & Requirements- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields. - 8–10+ years of strong HR experience with leadership in HR operations. - Strong understanding of HRIS platforms, payroll tools, and workforce systems. - Proven ability to drive processes, lead teams, and manage complex HR functions independently. - Exceptional communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Skills- Strong operational finesse with structured problem-solving capabilities. - Ability to build trust and influence across teams and levels. - High ownership mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.