HR Manager

WalkingTree Technologies; Agra District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

WalkingTree Technologies is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead end-to-end HR operations across the organization. The role covers employee lifecycle management, payroll coordination, and compliance.

You will drive performance management, stakeholder collaboration, and engagement initiatives while partnering with leadership. The ideal candidate will independently lead HR initiatives, help shape HR policies, and ensure smooth operations, data integrity, and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations and employee relations.
• Payroll coordination and statutory compliance expertise.
• Onboarding, PIP management, grievance handling, and ER cases.
• Good understanding of labor laws and HR policies.
• Experience with HRMS/HRIS tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently as an Individual Contributor.
• Exposure to HR analytics and reporting is preferred.
• Policy formulation and process automation helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, induction, confirmation, transfers, and exit formalities.
• Ensure smooth HR operations and policy adherence.
• Maintain employee records, HRMS data, and compliance documentation.
• Handle employee grievances and conflict resolution.
• Drive employee engagement, culture-building, and retention initiatives.
• Act as a trusted HR partner for employees and business stakeholders.
• Manage Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and support reviews.
• Coordinate payroll for timely and accurate salary processing.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, PF, ESIC, gratuity, leave management, and audits.
• Support HR transformation initiatives; develop policies and SOPs.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to management.
• Collaborate with leaders and external stakeholders; provide HR guidance.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Compliance

HRIS/HRMS

Onboarding

Stakeholder management

Policy formulation

HR analytics

Documentation

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

HR certifications

Tools

HRIS tools

Job description

Role

The organization is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to manage end-to-end HR operations across the organization. The role includes responsibility for:

• Employee lifecycle management
• HR operations
• Compliance
• Payroll coordination
• Performance management
• Stakeholder collaboration

Role Overview

The organization is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to manage end-to-end HR operations across the organization. The role includes responsibility for:

• Employee lifecycle management
• HR operations
• Employee engagement
• Compliance
• Payroll coordination
• Performance management
• Stakeholder collaboration

The ideal candidate should be capable of independently driving HR initiatives while partnering closely with leadership and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage onboarding, induction, confirmation, transfers, and exit formalities.
• Ensure smooth HR operations and policy adherence.
• Maintain employee records, HRMS data, and compliance documentation.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Handle employee grievances and conflict resolution.
• Drive employee engagement, culture-building, and retention initiatives.
• Act as a trusted HR partner for employees and business stakeholders.

Performance Management

• Manage Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
• Support performance review processes.
• Partner with managers on employee development and succession planning.
• Support goal setting and performance tracking.

Payroll & Compliance

• Coordinate payroll for timely and accurate salary processing.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, PF, ESIC, gratuity, leave management, and audits.
• Support HR audits and compliance reporting.

HR Strategy & Process Improvement

• Support HR transformation initiatives.
• Develop HR policies, SOPs, and best practices.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to management.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business leaders, department heads, and external stakeholders.
• Provide HR guidance on organizational and people matters.
• Drive effective communication across teams and leadership.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HR operations and employee relations.
• Payroll coordination and statutory compliance expertise.
• Experience with onboarding, PIP management, grievance handling, and ER cases.
• Good understanding of labor laws and HR policies.
• Experience with HRMS/HRIS tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently as an Individual Contributor.
• Strong documentation, organization, and multitasking skills.
• High professionalism, confidentiality, and ownership.

Preferred Skillsets

• Experience in IT Services, Consulting, or Product-based organizations.
• Exposure to HR analytics and reporting.
• Experience with policy formulation and process automation.
• Familiarity with employee engagement platforms and HR tools.
• Understanding of talent management and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of HR compliance audits and risk management.

Educational Qualification

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent specialization (preferred).
• Relevant HR certifications are an added advantage.