Human Resources Manager

Company: GrowthGravy
Location: Panjim, Goa / Work from Office
Employment type: Full-time
Reporting to: Founder / Management Team
About the role
GrowthGravy is looking for a proactive, dependable and people-focused HR Manager to build and manage our end-to-end people operations.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can balance employee experience with operational discipline. You will own recruitment, onboarding, attendance, performance management, employee engagement, HR documentation, compliance and exit processes while partnering closely with team leaders and management.
The right candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic, client-focused agency environment and will bring structure, accountability and empathy to the way we manage our people.
Key responsibilitiesRecruitment and workforce planning
Partner with department heads to understand hiring requirements and workforce plans.
Prepare job descriptions and manage job postings across suitable platforms.
Source, screen and coordinate interviews with candidates.
Maintain an active recruitment pipeline and hiring tracker.
Manage offer letters, reference checks and joining documentation.
Improve recruitment turnaround time and candidate experience.
Onboarding and employee records
Coordinate the complete onboarding process for new employees.
Ensure employment documents, policies, system access and induction activities are completed on time.
Maintain accurate employee records in the HR management system and internal trackers.
Coordinate probation reviews and employment confirmations.
Ensure role expectations and reporting structures are clearly documented.
Attendance, leave and payroll coordination
Monitor attendance, working hours and leave records.
Follow up on attendance exceptions and policy violations.
Verify monthly attendance and leave data before payroll processing.
Coordinate payroll inputs, salary revisions, incentives, deductions and reimbursements with the relevant team.
Maintain accurate and confidential compensation records.
Performance management
Establish and manage structured probation, performance-review and appraisal cycles.
Help managers define measurable expectations and performance indicators.
Track reviews, feedback, development plans and performance concerns.
Support performance improvement plans and disciplinary processes with clear documentation.
Ensure decisions and follow-ups are completed within agreed timelines.
Employee engagement and culture
Build a positive, inclusive and accountable workplace culture.
Conduct regular employee check-ins and gather actionable feedback.
Plan engagement, recognition and team-building initiatives.
Address workplace concerns fairly, promptly and confidentially.
Help managers strengthen communication, motivation and team effectiveness.
Policies, compliance and HR operations
Create, update and implement HR policies and standard operating procedures.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and statutory requirements.
Maintain organised records of approvals, warnings, policy acknowledgements and employee correspondence.
Manage HR platforms, employee databases and recurring HR reports.
Protect the confidentiality of employee and company information.
Provide management with reliable HR data, risks and recommendations.
Offboarding
Manage resignations, notice periods and separation documentation.
Coordinate knowledge transfer, handover, asset return and access removal.
Conduct exit interviews and identify recurring attrition concerns.
Coordinate final settlements and relieving or experience letters.
Ensure every exit is completed through a documented clearance process.
Key success measures
Hiring requirements completed within agreed timelines.
Accurate and current employee records.
Timely completion of onboarding, probation reviews and exits.
Accurate monthly attendance and payroll inputs.
Consistent performance-review and appraisal cycles.
Improved employee engagement and retention.
Reliable HR compliance and documentation.
Prompt closure of employee concerns and HR action items.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
Approximately 2+ years of HR experience, including experience independently managing HR operations.
Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll coordination and HR compliance.
Working knowledge of Indian employment practices and statutory requirements.
Experience using HR management systems and productivity tools.
Experience in an agency, startup or fast-paced service business would be an advantage.
Skills and attributes
Strong written and verbal communication.
High integrity, discretion and emotional maturity.
Excellent organisation and follow-through.
Ability to handle sensitive conversations fairly and professionally.
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership.
Strong documentation and attention to detail.
Practical problem-solving and sound judgement.
Ability to balance employee needs with business priorities.
Confidence working closely with founders, managers and employees.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who does more than administer HR processes. You should be able to anticipate people-related challenges, create practical systems and ensure that agreed actions are completed. You should be approachable to employees while remaining objective, consistent and accountable.
How to apply
Please send your résumé along with a short note explaining:
Your experience managing end-to-end HR operations.
The approximate size and type of teams you have supported.
One HR process or system you successfully improved.
Your current location, notice period and compensation expectations.
Send your application to hr@growthgravy.com with the subject line: Application for HR Manager – GrowthGravy.

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