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Mercom is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager with a proven ability to lead HR operations, recruitment, employee engagement, and organizational development. The ideal candidate will be proactive, strategic, and able to support a fast-paced media, research, and events environment.1. HR Operations and Compliance- Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee records, statutory compliance, and audit readiness. - Ensure company policies are consistently applied across all teams. - Maintain up to date knowledge of Indian labor laws, wage standards, and regulatory changes.·Oversee payroll coordination, leave management, and attendance systems with high accuracy.2. Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Excellence- Manage complete lifecycle recruitment for open positions. - Drive talent sourcing through job portals, ATS, LinkedIn, internal databases, employee referrals, and strategic networking. - Conduct structured screening, competency-based interviewing, and salary negotiations. - Build an annual hiring roadmap aligned with business growth. - Create standardized interview frameworks and evaluation templates to ensure fair and consistent hiring.3. Employee Onboarding and Orientation- Develop a structured onboarding program with clear role expectations, culture orientation, and 30-60-90-365 day plans. - Ensure new hires have seamless integration into teams and company processes.4. Performance Management and Goal Setting- Implement quarterly and yearly performance review cycles. - Partner with department heads to define KPIs, OKRs, and measurable performance goals. - Conduct coaching sessions with managers to improve evaluation quality. - Support the development of high-performance talent pipelines.5. Learning and Development- Conduct training needs analysis and implement learning programs that support skill development across editorial, research, events, and business teams. - Organize internal workshops, leadership training, communication skills programs, and technical upskilling. - Track training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.6. Culture Building and Employee Engagement- Build a culture of trust, accountability, and openness. - Plan structured engagement activities that support collaboration, wellness, and morale. - Develop employee feedback systems and action plans based on insights. - Establish mechanisms to identify early indicators of conflict, burnout, or policy deviations.7. HR Policy Development and Governance- Create and update HR policies, organizational handbooks, disciplinary guidelines, and workplace behavior frameworks. - Ensure zero tolerance for any form of misconduct and maintain a safe, respectful working environment. - Support leadership in the communication of policies and organizational expectations.8. Disciplinary Action and Workplace Management- Handle employee relations issues, grievances, and investigations with discretion and professionalism. - Conduct fact-based disciplinary meetings aligned with company guidelines. - Ensure timely resolution through structured processes and documented follow-ups.9. Strategic HR and Leadership Support- Work closely with senior leadership to align HR priorities with business objectives. - Provide data-driven insights, HR metrics, and reports on hiring, retention, attrition, and performance. - Contribute to organizational design, workforce planning, and future capability building.10. Exit Management- Conduct exit interviews, analyze patterns, and recommend corrective actions. - Ensure smooth offboarding, full and final settlement coordination, and knowledge transfer.QualificationsB Com, MBA in HR or equivalent