HR Manager

Touracle; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Touracle is seeking a dynamic HR Manager in India to lead recruitment, engagement and culture-building initiatives. This hands-on role involves close collaboration with management and staff to attract talent, support performance and foster a healthy workplace.

The ideal candidate is people-oriented, proactive and skilled in communication. Experience in recruitment and employee relations within service-oriented industries will be an advantage. Hindi mandatory; Malayalam preferred.

Qualifications

• People-oriented HR professional with proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Independently manage recruitment activities.
• Experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Knowledge of MS Office/Google Workspace and HR/recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across functions and levels.
• Drive employee engagement activities and culture-building initiatives.
• Provide HR support and resolve workplace issues.
• Coordinate performance reviews and development needs.
• Maintain accurate HR records and onboarding processes.
• Support HR planning and management projects with management.

Skills

Recruitment

Talent Acquisition

Employee Engagement

Employee Relations

People Management

Performance Management

HR Operations

Communication

Coordination

Team Building

Culture Building

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in HR

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

HR/recruitment tools

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, people-oriented and proactive HR Manager to lead and strengthen the organisations HR function.

The role is primarily focused on recruitment, employee engagement, people management and building a positive workplace culture. The HR Manager will work closely with management and employees to ensure the organisation attracts the right talent, supports employee performance and development, and maintains a healthy and positive work environment.

This is a hands-on HR role for someone who enjoys working closely with people, taking ownership of HR activities and contributing directly to the organisations growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across different functions and levels.
• Understand manpower requirements from department heads and management.
• Source candidates through job portals, professional networks, references and other recruitment channels.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate discussions.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain regular communication with candidates.
• Follow up with selected candidates through the offer and joining process.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and provide regular updates on hiring status.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential candidates for current and future requirements.

2. Employee Engagement & Workplace Culture

• Build positive relationships with employees across different teams.
• Create a supportive, energetic and employee-friendly work environment.
• Identify employee concerns and facilitate appropriate discussions with management.
• Organise employee engagement activities, team interactions and internal initiatives.
• Encourage open communication and a positive approach to workplace challenges.
• Contribute towards strengthening employee morale, motivation and team spirit.

3. Employee Relations & People Management

• Act as a point of contact for employees for day-to-day HR-related matters.
• Support employees and managers in resolving workplace issues professionally and fairly.
• Maintain effective communication between management and employees.
• Understand employee needs and provide appropriate HR support.
• Promote professional behaviour, accountability and teamwork within the organisation.

4. Performance & Development

• Support the implementation and monitoring of employee performance processes.
• Coordinate performance reviews and maintain relevant records.
• Work with managers to identify employee development needs.
• Support training, learning and development initiatives.
• Encourage continuous improvement and professional growth among employees.

5. HR Operations

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Coordinate attendance, leave and other routine HR processes.
• Ensure timely completion of HR-related documentation and internal records.
• Support management in implementing HR policies and processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and organisational information.

6. HR Planning & Management Support

• Work closely with management on current and future manpower requirements.
• Provide HR-related insights and updates to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee experience and HR processes.
• Support organisational initiatives related to people, culture and performance.
• Take ownership of assigned HR projects and ensure timely execution.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

• A people-oriented and approachable HR professional.
• Proactive, energetic and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong in communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of independently managing recruitment activities.
• Comfortable interacting with employees at different levels.
• Positive in approach and able to create a healthy workplace environment.
• Good at coordinating multiple HR activities simultaneously.
• Strong in follow-up, execution and maintaining HR records.
• Business-focused while maintaining an employee-centric approach.
• Mature and professional in handling confidential and sensitive matters.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• 4-10 years of relevant HR experience.
• Graduate/Postgraduate qualification in HR, Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• Strong experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Experience in employee engagement and employee relations.
• Experience in Tourism, Travel, Hospitality or other service-oriented industries will be an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office/Google Workspace and HR/recruitment tools.

Languages

• Hindi Mandatory
• Malayalam Preferred
• Good communication skills in English are expected.

Key Skills

Recruitment | Talent Acquisition | Employee Engagement | Employee Relations | People Management | Performance Management | HR Operations | Communication | Coordination | Conflict Resolution | Team Building | Culture Building

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who sees HR not merely as an administrative function, but as a people and business function.

The right candidate should be someone who can hire the right people, connect with employees, build positive energy within the organisation and create a workplace where people feel supported, motivated and accountable.

If you are an HR professional who enjoys working closely with people and wants to make a meaningful contribution to organisational growth, we would be happy to hear from you.