Human Resources Manager

Role: HR Business Partner (HRBP) & Talent Acquisition Lead

Location: Bangalore, India

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Head

Role Overview: This dynamic role seamlessly blends strategic HR Business Partnering with comprehensive end-to-end Talent Acquisition responsibilities. You will collaborate closely with business leaders to define and execute people strategies, oversee the employee lifecycle, and spearhead recruitment initiatives to attract and secure top-tier talent for Avo Automation in Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Business Partnering (HRBP)

• Partner with business leaders to ensure HR strategies are aligned with overarching organizational objectives.
• Manage performance management processes, including goal setting and appraisal cycles.
• Address employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary actions effectively and empathetically.
• Contribute to organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant labor laws and company policies.
• Champion employee engagement programs and develop strategies to enhance retention.
• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit management.

2. Talent Acquisition (TA)

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, from initial sourcing to final onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to accurately understand hiring needs and define precise job requirements.
• Design and implement effective sourcing strategies utilizing platforms like LinkedIn, job portals, employee referrals, and external agencies.
• Conduct thorough screening, interviewing, and candidate assessment processes.
• Manage offer negotiations and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout.
• Proactively build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics such as Time-to-Hire (TAT), Cost-per-Hire, and Quality-of-Hire.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities.
• Proven expertise in recruitment and diverse sourcing strategies.
• Solid understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• A data-driven approach to decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in both HRBP and Talent Acquisition roles.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment is highly desirable.

Preferred Tools/Systems:

• HRMS platforms (e.g., Zoho, Darwinbox, SAP, Workday).
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, etc.