HR Manager

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

Job summary

WalkingTree Technologies seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead end-to-end HR operations across the organization. You will drive employee lifecycle processes, payroll coordination, compliance, and proactive engagement with leadership and business teams.

The role requires independently steering HR initiatives, strong knowledge of labor laws, and effective communication to build a compliant, high-performing HR function.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end HR operations across an organization.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Proven ability to manage payroll coordination and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive HR initiatives independently while partnering with leadership.
• Experience with HRMS/HRIS tools and HR analytics is a plus.

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.
• Partner with managers on performance reviews, PIP, and development plans.
• Coordinate payroll for timely and accurate salary processing and ensure compliance with labor laws.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Compliance

HRMS/HRIS

Stakeholder management

Performance management

PIP management

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

HR certifications

Tools

HRIS

Job description

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.