Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Head of Human Resources

Location: Pithampur, Sector 3

Reports To: Founder

Leads: 2 HR Managers (Generalist & Recruiter)

Experience Required: 15+ years, with strong exposure to core HR, compliance, and IR

About Alankaram

Alankaram is a design-first, premium teakwood furniture brand redefining Indian craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic. As we grow, our people remain our strength. We aim to build not just a brand, but a culture that is known for excellence, empathy, and empowerment.

Role Summary

The Head of HR will lead the end-to-end Human Resources function across strategic HR, operations, talent acquisition, statutory compliance, employee experience, and Industrial Relations. This role will play a key part in achieving Alankaram’s goal of becoming a Great Place to Work® certified organization by Dec 2025, and reducing attrition below industry benchmarks while cultivating a productive, engaged, and compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities

🧭 Strategic Leadership

- Develop and implement the HR strategy aligned to business goals, scaling Alankaram’s workforce and workplace culture.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on people-related matters.
- Track and report key HR metrics to leadership, driving data-informed decisions.

👥 Talent Management & Development

- Oversee recruitment strategy through the recruiter, ensuring a strong pipeline of design, technical, and support talent.
- Implement performance management cycles, career development programs, and leadership grooming.
- Prepare and monitor training program for the entire workforce.
- Support internal mobility and succession planning.

💬 Employee Experience & Engagement

- Drive initiatives to enhance the Employee Happiness Index through feedback loops, surveys, and interventions.
- Maintain health, hygiene and safety in the workplace for all employees.
- Design and execute employee engagement, wellness, and learning programs.
- Lead internal communication and reinforce cultural values.

⚖️ Statutory Compliance & Policy Management

- Ensure 100% compliance with Indian labour laws (PF, ESIC, gratuity, minimum wages, etc.).
- Maintain updated HR policies, employee handbook, and ensure timely audits and filings.
- Liaise with legal consultants for compliance-related risks or escalations.

🏭 Industrial Relations (IR)

- Maintain healthy labor relations with factory workers and floor staff through active dialogue and grievance redressal.
- Coordinate with production teams and floor managers to resolve concerns before they escalate.
- Manage union-related communication, if applicable, and maintain a harmonious working environment.
- Ensure all statutory records and labor registers are maintained as per the Factories Act and Shops & Establishment Act.

🧠 Culture Building & Great Place to Work (GPTW) Journey

- Lead the strategic roadmap toward achieving Great Place to Work certification by Dec 2025.
- Implement best practices in employee trust, transparency, fairness, and well-being.
- Create internal campaigns and communication aligned to GPTW pillars.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Talent Acquisition

- Time-to-hire

Employee Retention & Well-being

- Annual attrition 85%- Regular employee feedback loops

Compliance & Statutory

- 100% statutory compliance- Zero audit observations

Performance Management

- 100% completion of appraisal cycles on time- Minimum 80% satisfaction with appraisal fairness

Engagement & Culture

- Monthly engagement activities- Increase GPTW trust score by 20% by Q3 FY25

Industrial Relations (IR)

- Zero IR disruptions or escalations- Worker grievance resolution within 72 hours

HR Operations Efficiency

- Onboarding NPS > 80- All records digitized & tracked via HRMS

Team Management

- Development plans for HR team- Regular reviews & process ownership by HRMs

Qualifications & Experience

- 15+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably with exposure to both white-collar and blue-collar workforce.
- Sound knowledge of Indian labor laws, IR protocols, and statutory norms.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing/factory-led environment is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.

What Success Looks Like

- Alankaram is GPTW certified by December 2025
- Attrition is below industry benchmark (target
- Compliant, audit-ready factory and office operations
- Employees rate their experience 4.5+/5 on engagement metrics
- Strong IR foundation with proactive communication on the shop floor