HR Manager

Michael Page; Panchkula; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5‑day work week

Work from office

Exposure to leadership

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior HR Lead to own and shape HR in a growing adtech environment in Panchkula, Haryana. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations, collaborating with business leaders to align people practices with growth.

The role requires deep HR expertise, strong communication, and hands-on ability to build scalable people processes in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting. Location-based in Panchkula with an office-focused model.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, ideally in advertising or media.
• Understanding of HR policies and employment laws.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with HRMS/HRIS tools.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across functions and levels.
• Manage sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and priorities.
• Drive onboarding and employee integration experience.
• Develop and implement HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the organisation.
• Oversee employee lifecycle activities and HR operations.
• Administer and optimise recruitment workflows and ATS platforms.
• Act as a key HR partner for employees and stakeholders.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process-oriented

Adaptable

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

Job description

• Lead the HR function with significant ownership and visibility
• Build scalable people processes in a growing organisation

A company in the advertising industry based in New York. Our client is a growing adtech organisation that combines creativity, technology, and performance-driven innovation to transform how brands engage with audiences. Operating in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, the company is focused on building scalable people practices while maintaining a collaborative, high-ownership culture. The organisation offers employees the opportunity to work closely with leadership, contribute meaningfully to business growth, and play a key role in shaping the employee experience as the company continues to expand.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across functions and levels.
• Manage sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding activities.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and hiring priorities.
• Drive a seamless onboarding and employee integration experience.
• Develop, strengthen, and implement HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Ensure consistent application and adoption of HR policies across the organisation.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities, documentation, and HR operations.
• Administer and optimise recruitment workflows and ATS platforms.
• Act as a key HR partner for employees and business stakeholders.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture efforts.
• Assist with office operations and administrative processes as required.
• Identify opportunities to enhance employee experience, process efficiency, and organisational effectiveness.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience in human resources, especially in the advertising or media industry
• Good understanding of HR policies and employment laws
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using HR management systems and tools
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

A degree in HR, business administration, or a related fieldExperience

• 10+ years of HR experience.
• Strong expertise in Talent Acquisition and onboarding.
• Proven experience independently managing recruitment and HR operations.
• Experience building and maturing HR processes in startup, SME, or high-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Ability to operate effectively in a standalone HR role.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Process-oriented with a hands-on execution mindset.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and solution-focused.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to balance operational execution with strategic thinking.
• Comfortable working in entrepreneurial and rapidly evolving environments.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead the HR function with high autonomy and ownership.
• Direct exposure to business leadership and decision-makers.
• Broad exposure across talent acquisition, onboarding, HR operations, and people processes.
• Platform to build and strengthen HR practices within a growing organisation.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Competitive compensation
• Location: Panchkula, Haryana
• 4.5-day work week with a work-from-office model.