Leading People Operations Specialist

HR Manager Job Description

The HR Manager will oversee all human resource operations with a focus on recruitment, compliance, employee engagement, and operational efficiency. This is a high-impact role for someone who is process-oriented, people-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote setup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from defining job descriptions to screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and finalizing offers.
• Build a robust candidate pipeline through platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, and referrals.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, role expectations, and team structures.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and ensure timely communication with candidates.

Employment Contracts and HR Policies:

• Draft, update, and maintain employee contracts in compliance with UK and relevant local employment laws.
• Maintain and revise the employee handbook and company policies ensuring all policies are current, legally compliant, and communicated clearly.
• Handle queries related to HR policies including leave, probation, working hours, and other employment matters.

Timesheet Management:

• Implement and monitor a streamlined timesheet submission process for all employees and contractors.
• Ensure timely reminders accuracy in submissions and resolve any inconsistencies in logged hours.
• Collaborate with department leads to ensure proper project and time tracking protocols are followed.

Invoicing and Payments:

• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely salary disbursals contractor payments and reimbursements.
• Maintain records of employee compensation incentives bonuses and one-time payments.
• Track and manage documentation related to freelance and part-time contributors.
• Build projection models in Excel as directed by the Partners

Employee Engagement Rewards and Culture:

• Lead initiatives around employee engagement including birthday and festival gifting appreciation notes and team bonding activities.
• Coordinate bonus and incentive programs in alignment with performance evaluations and company goals.
• Promote a culture of recognition and feedback by encouraging praise and appreciation across teams.

Study Policy and Professional Development:

• Administer the companys study leave and exam reimbursement policy.
• Track certification attempts submissions leave taken for exams and documents required for reimbursement eligibility.
• Support learning and development initiatives and maintain a record of upskilling activities.

Onboarding and Exit Management:

• Design and execute a structured onboarding process including welcome communication documentation access setup and orientation.
• Ensure a consistent and positive new hire experience through checklists and timely coordination with IT and reporting managers.
• Conduct offboarding including resignation acceptance handover coordination and exit interviews.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience preferably within a startup consultancy or remote-first organization.
• Sound understanding of HR operations UK employment regulations and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with tools such as Microsoft Excel Google Workspace and HR software or trackers.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation in Human Resource Management Business Administration or related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools pivot tables data analysis reporting.
• Strong command of English communication both written and spoken with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across levels.
• Experience handling remote and cross-border teams.
• Exposure to payroll contractor invoicing and freelance agreements.
• Familiarity with HR analytics and reporting.

Why Join Us:

• We believe people are at the core of everything we do As our HR Manager you will have the opportunity to shape a growing organizations culture implement scalable systems and contribute meaningfully to employee satisfaction and operational excellence If you are looking for a role that offers both strategic input and hands-on responsibility in a collaborative and evolving environment we would love to hear from you.

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