HR Manager

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert, based in Bengaluru, seeks an HR Manager to own end-to-end HR for a 25-person team. You will partner with the co-founders to streamline HR processes across the employee lifecycle and drive engagement.

The role covers day-to-day HR operations, payroll accuracy, policy maintenance, and practical people practices to support growth. Strong collaboration and confidential handling of matters are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate/PG in HR or related field with hands-on HR operations.
• Experience in recruitment, payroll, compliance and employee relations.
• Proficiency with standard HR tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from role requirements to joining.
• Coordinate onboarding, maintain HR records and documentation.
• Be a point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Support performance reviews and provide guidance to managers.
• Administer compensation, benefits and payroll processes.
• Run day-to-day HR operations: attendance, leave, policies.
• Plan employee engagement and culture initiatives for a small team.
• Ensure HR policies and compliance across employment requirements.
• Advise co-founders on people matters and improvements.
• Select and utilize HR and payroll systems effectively.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Compliance

Payroll

HR software

MS Office

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in HR or related

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

A boutique consulting firm is looking for a hands-one HR Manager to manage the end-to-end HR function for a team of 25 employees. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The ideal candidate will work closely with the co-founders to establish, streamline, and implement effective HR processes across the employee lifecycle. The role will involve managing day-to-day HR operations, supporting employees and managers, driving employee engagement, ensuring HR compliance, and developing people practices that support the firm's continued growth.

About Organisation:

A boutique consulting firm based in Bengaluru, providing comprehensive finance and business advisory services to startups and emerging businesses. The firm offers a wide range of services across Assurance, Taxation, and Consulting/Advisory, helping clients navigate financial complexities, ensure regulatory compliance.

The firm was founded by a Chartered Accountant with prior professional experience at a Big4 accounting firm and partnership experience with an LLP, bringing strong technical expertise and practical industry insights to the business.

Designation:

HR Manager

Reports to:

Co-founders

Key responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, from role requirements and candidate sourcing through interviews, offers, and joining.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation, and maintain clear employee records and HR documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns; handle employee relations matters with discretion and fairness.
• Coordinate performance review processes and support managers with feedback, goal setting, and performance conversations.
• Administer compensation and benefits processes, and coordinate payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Run day-to-day HR operations, including attendance, leave, employee data, policies, and documentation.
• Plan employee engagement and culture initiatives suited to a small, growing team.
• Maintain HR policies and processes, and support compliance with applicable employment requirements.
• Advise the co-founders on people matters and recommend practical improvements as the firm grows.
• Select, maintain, and use HR and payroll systems effectively.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and payroll.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with HR software, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build practical processes.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach to employee matters.

What success looks like:

• Recruitment and onboarding are organized, timely, and consistent.
• HR records are accurate and handled reliably.
• Employees and co-founders have a clear, responsive point of contact for people matters.
• Core HR processes support the team’s day-to-day needs and growth.

Qualification:

Graduate or Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in HR, with hands-on responsibility for core HR operations.