HR Manager - Marcom Events & Conferences

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for various functions including Sales, Business Development, Events, Operations, Production, Marketing and Administration.
• Understand manpower requirements and coordinate with department heads.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, Naukri, referrals and other recruitment channels.
• Screen, interview and shortlist candidates.
• Coordinate interview processes and negotiate/close candidates.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of suitable candidates for future requirements.

2. Employee Management

• Act as the first point of contact for employee-related matters.
• Handle employee grievances, conflicts and workplace concerns professionally.
• Support managers in handling performance and people-related issues.
• Monitor employee engagement, morale and retention.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify reasons for attrition.

3. HR Operations

• Manage joining and onboarding formalities.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage attendance, leave and employee databases.
• Coordinate payroll processing and resolve payroll-related queries.
• Handle employee confirmations, transfers, promotions and exits.
• Ensure HR records and documentation are accurate and up to date.

4. Performance Management

• Coordinate the performance appraisal process.
• Assist managers in setting goals and reviewing employee performance.
• Identify performance-related concerns and support managers in developing improvement plans.

5. HR Policies & Compliance

• Develop and implement practical HR policies and processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour and employment regulations.
• Maintain proper employee documentation and statutory records.
• Coordinate with external consultants/payroll providers where required.

6. Employee Engagement

• Plan and coordinate employee engagement initiatives.
• Help create a positive, professional and collaborative work culture.
• Organise employee activities, celebrations and internal communication initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• A hands-on and practical HR professional
• Strong in recruitment and people management
• Confident in communicating with employees and management
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Able to handle multiple priorities independently
• Good at problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Willing to take ownership rather than simply follow processes
• Basic labour-law and statutory compliance knowledge
• Employee engagement and retention

Recruitment Skills

• Strong sourcing through Naukri, LinkedIn and referrals
• CV screening and interviewing
• Salary negotiation
• Offer management
• Ability to close positions independently
• Experience hiring for Sales, Business Development, Events, Operations, Marketing roles