Human Resource Manager

Privacera; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Privacera in Pune, India seeks an accomplished HR leader to own the complete HR function, from onboarding to exit, with strong governance, compliance, and employee lifecycle management.

You will drive engagement, performance management, payroll, benefits, and statutory compliance while partnering with leadership to build a resilient, employee-centric culture in a fast-growing software product environment.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR is mandatory.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience in HR Operations or HR Generalist roles.
• Minimum four years in a software development organization or two years in a US-based product startup in India.
• Experience leading HR as an individual contributor or standalone HR leader.
• Strong expertise in payroll coordination, employee benefits, performance management, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience in developing HR policies and employee programs.
• Proficiency in HRMS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete HR function and employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit.
• Drive HR policies, processes, and governance with compliance and documentation.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives including wellness, rewards & recognition, and retention.
• Manage employee relations and grievances with timely, confidential resolution.
• Own the performance management cycle including goals, reviews, and PIPs.
• Drive talent management, learning and development, and career progression.
• Oversee payroll inputs, benefits, insurance, and other welfare programs.
• Ensure end-to-end statutory compliance and labour law adherence.
• Manage HR reporting, MIS, HRIS, audits, and documentation.
• Partner with leadership on people-related priorities while independently managing HR.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Own the complete HR function and employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit,

ensuring smooth and effective HR operations.

Drive HR policies, processes, and governance, ensuring compliance, consistency,

documentation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Lead employee engagement and experience initiatives, including wellness, rewards

& recognition, employee connect, culture-building, and retention programs.

Manage employee relations and grievances, serving as the primary HR point of

contact and providing timely, fair, and confidential resolution to employee and manager

concerns.

Own the performance management cycle, including goal setting,

probation/confirmation, performance reviews, appraisals, feedback, and Performance

Improvement Plans (PIPs).

Drive talent management and employee development, including career development,

learning & development, and retention initiatives.

Oversee payroll and employee benefits, including monthly payroll inputs, validation,

insurance, Sodexo, NPS, leave, attendance, and other employee welfare programs.

Ensure end-to-end statutory Compliance, labour law compliance, Shops &

Establishments compliances, and any other applicable labour compliances and

applicable regulations.

Manage HR reporting, MIS, HRIS, audits, and documentation, maintaining accurate

employee records and providing relevant insights and reports to leadership.

Partner with leadership and business stakeholders on people-related matters,

organizational initiatives, employee performance, compensation, policies, and other HR

priorities while independently managing and prioritizing the HR function.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources is mandatory.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in HR Operations, HR Generalist, or a similar end-to-end HR role.
• Minimum four years in a software development organization or Most recent minimum two years in an India subsidiary of a US based software product development startup.
• Demonstrated experience in independently managing the HR function in an individual contributor or standalone HR leadership capacity.
• Strong expertise in HR Operations, employee lifecycle management, payroll coordination, employee benefits, performance management, and statutory compliance.
• Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on experience in developing and implementing HR policies, processes, and employee programs.
• Strong employee relations and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take complete ownership of HR responsibilities.
• Proficiency in HRMS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, maturity, and professionalism.

Good to Have

• Exposure to US HR Operations and US labour compliance.
• Experience in a technology/SaaS/start-up environment.
• Experience managing HR independently as a standalone HR professional.
• Exposure to HR automation, HR analytics, and process digitization.

Key Competencies

• End-to-End HR Ownership
• Strong Employee Relations
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Employee-Centric Approach
• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Ownership & Accountability
• Ability to Work Independently
• Agility & Adaptability
• Collaboration & Influencing Skills