Human Resources Lead

Are you an HR professional who wants to do more than paperwork? Ready to build a culture, not just manage one?
At Sheows, we believe a company is only as strong as its people. We are looking for a sharp, driven and people-first HR Lead to own our HR function and play a key role in our next phase of growth.
📌 Job Snapshot
📍 Location: Gurgaon
💼 Experience: 4 to 7 years in HR
💰 Salary: ₹60,000 – ₹70,000 per month
🕒 Job Type: Full-time, Work from Office
👤 Reports To: CEO
⏳ Joining: Immediate
🎯 About the Role
This is a leadership position, not a support role. As HR Lead, you will be the face of HR at Sheows, working directly with the leadership team to attract the right talent, keep them engaged and build systems that scale with the business.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition
Own the complete hiring cycle: manpower planning, JD creation, sourcing, screening, interviews, offer negotiation and closure
Build a strong talent pipeline through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals and campus channels
Reduce time-to-hire while maintaining quality of hire
Onboarding & Induction
Run a smooth onboarding process, from documentation to day-one experience
Conduct induction programs so new joiners settle in faster
Employee Engagement & Culture
Plan engagement activities, recognition programs and team-building initiatives
Collect regular feedback and act on it to improve retention
Performance Management
Design and run KRA/KPI-based performance review cycles
Support managers with appraisals, feedback and development plans
HR Operations
Manage attendance, leave, payroll inputs and employee records
Maintain HR MIS, dashboards and monthly reports
Statutory Compliance & Legal
Ensure timely registration, filing and compliance under:
EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund): monthly ECR filing and contributions
ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance): registration, contributions and returns
Payment of Gratuity Act
Minimum Wages Act and applicable state wage regulations
Shops & Establishment Act (registration, renewals, leave and working-hours norms)
Professional Tax and TDS on salary (coordinating with the finance/accounts team)
Maternity Benefit Act and other applicable labour laws
POSH Act: constitution and functioning of the Internal Committee (IC), annual reports and awareness sessions
Maintain statutory registers, records and documentation, and stay audit-ready at all times
Coordinate with consultants, auditors and government authorities during inspections and audits
Keep track of changes in labour codes and update company policies accordingly
Policy & Employee Relations
Create, update and implement HR policies, SOPs, appointment letters and employee handbook
Handle grievances and disciplinary matters fairly and confidentially
Manage exit formalities, including exit interviews, notice period, and full & final settlement
Strategic Partnership
Advise leadership on organization structure, compensation and workforce planning
Strengthen Sheows’ employer brand on LinkedIn and other platforms
✅ What We’re Looking For
Must have
Bachelor’s degree in any stream; MBA / PGDM in HR preferred
4 to 7 years of hands-on HR experience, with at least 1 to 2 years in a lead role
Strong command over end-to-end recruitment and HR operations
Solid working knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance (EPF, ESIC, Gratuity, Bonus, PT, POSH, Shops & Establishment Act)
Hands-on experience in compliance filings, audits and handling inspections
Excellent communication, negotiation and people-management skills
Proficiency in MS Excel, HRMS tools and LinkedIn Recruiter
Comfortable working from the office on a full-time basis
Good to have
Experience in a startup or fast-growing company
Exposure to payroll processing and HR analytics
Knowledge of the new Labour Codes
Experience in employer branding initiatives
🌟 You’ll Thrive Here If You
Take ownership and don’t wait to be told what to do
Are equally comfortable with people and data
Are detail-oriented and never miss a compliance deadline
Stay calm under pressure and handle sensitive situations with maturity
Think like a business partner, not just an HR executive
🎁 Why Join Sheows?
✨ Leadership role with real ownership and direct access to decision-makers
📈 Growth-oriented environment where you shape the HR function
💰 Competitive salary of ₹60,000 – ₹70,000 per month
🤝 People-first culture that values respect, learning and accountability
🏢 Collaborative office environment where you work closely with the team and leadership
🚀 Exposure to every part of the business
📩 How to Apply
Apply directly through this post or send your updated CV to hrgurgaon@sheows.org with the subject line “HR Lead ”.

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