Job Description – HR Manager
Company: Elance Learning Provider
Department: Human Resources
Reporting To: Director / CEO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Kozhikode
Experience: 5–8 Years
Role Summary
The HR Manager is responsible for leading the organization’s human resources function, ensuring effective implementation of HR policies, recruitment strategy, performance management, employee engagement, payroll, and statutory compliance. The role aligns human capital strategies with business objectives to support organizational growth, productivity, and culture development.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Operations
Develop and implement HR policies, systems, and processes aligned with business objectives
Partner with leadership to plan manpower and staffing requirements across departments
Oversee onboarding, induction, and employee lifecycle management
Maintain HR documentation, employee records, and HRMS accuracy
Recruitment & Talent Management
Supervise and guide recruitment operations and hiring teams
Approve manpower requisitions, job descriptions, and final candidate selections
Drive recruitment for leadership and critical roles
Develop succession planning and career pathing frameworks
Employee Relations & Engagement
Build and maintain a positive, transparent, and inclusive workplace culture
Manage grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
Design and execute employee engagement, welfare, and recognition programs
Conduct employee surveys, feedback sessions, and culture initiatives
Performance Management
Drive KPI/KRA-based performance appraisal processes
Train managers on performance evaluation and goal setting
Support performance improvement plans (PIPs) and continuous feedback culture
Payroll, Compliance & HR Administration
Oversee attendance, leave management, and payroll processing
Ensure statutory compliance including PF, ESI, gratuity, and labor regulations
Administer employee benefits, insurance, and exit processes
Learning & Development
Identify organizational training needs and plan L&D initiatives
Track training effectiveness and maintain training records
HR Reporting & Analytics
Prepare HR dashboards and MIS reports (attrition, hiring metrics, engagement scores)
Present HR insights and recommendations to management
Required Skills & Competencies
HR Functional Expertise
Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and statutory compliance
Experience in recruitment strategy, performance management, and HR operations
Familiarity with payroll systems and HRMS platforms
Leadership & Behavioural Skills
Strong leadership and people management capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making ability
High confidentiality and professional integrity
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
MBA / PGDM in HR preferred
5–8 years of HR experience with 2+ years in managerial roles
Experience in education / training / service industry preferred
KPIs & Performance Metrics
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Hiring closure timelines achieved
Workforce fulfillment against approved manpower plans
Employee Engagement & Retention
Attrition maintained within defined benchmarks
Employee engagement and satisfaction scores maintained
Performance Management
100% appraisal cycle completion within timelines
Implementation of performance improvement plans where required
Compliance & Payroll
Zero statutory compliance delays or penalties
Accurate and timely payroll processing
HR Operations & Reporting
HRMS data accuracy maintained
Timely HR dashboards and MIS reporting