Human Resource Lead

Inventgrid; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Inventgrid is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. You will design HR programs, partner with department heads, and ensure compliance with labor laws while building a high-integrity, high-performing culture.

Responsibilities include talent acquisition, training design, compensation governance, and strategic workforce planning. A robust HRIS capability and leadership background are essential in this India-based role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, BA/MBA in related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience; managerial experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices, and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in HRMS/HRIS systems and MS Office.
• High integrity and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and talent acquisition strategies across departments.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, and performance issues with fairness.
• Drive performance management cycles and development plans.
• Identify training needs and implement leadership programs.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR policies; maintain records.
• Oversee compensation design and benefits administration.
• Support organization design and workforce planning as a strategic partner.

Skills

Labor laws

HR best practices

Employee relations

Negotiation

HRIS proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

HR degree (BBA/MBA)

Tools

HRIS/HRMS

MS Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Develop hiring strategies to attract and retain top talent.

Manage the full recruitment cycle (job postings, interviews, offers, onboarding).

Partner with department heads to understand manpower needs and build a talent pipeline.

2. Employee Relations

Serve as the primary point of contact for employees on HR-related issues.

Handle grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters with fairness and confidentiality.

Foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive workplace culture.

3. Performance Management

Drive appraisal cycles and performance review processes.

Create frameworks for employee recognition, growth, and development.

Align performance metrics with organizational goals.

4. Training & Development

Identify training needs and design development programs.

Implement leadership and skill development initiatives.

Track training effectiveness and ensure continuous learning culture.

5. Policy & Compliance

Ensure compliance with labor laws, HR regulations, and organizational policies.

Maintain accurate HR documentation, records, and employee files.

Implement HRIS and process automation for efficiency.

6. Compensation & Benefits

Administer payroll, benefits, and incentive schemes.

Benchmark salaries and design competitive compensation structures.

Recommend retention strategies for critical talent.

7. Strategic HR

Support management in organization design and workforce planning.

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business growth.

Act as a change agent during organizational transformation.

Preferred candidate profile

• 1. Bachelors/Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2. 5+ years of progressive HR experience; managerial experience preferred.
• 3. Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices, and compliance.
• 4. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• 5. Proficiency in HRMS/HRIS systems and MS Office.
• 6. High integrity and ethical conduct