Job Description

Job Title: HR Manager

School Name:

Pragyanam School

Location:

Sector 65, Gurgaon

Affiliation:

CBSE

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Experience Required:

Minimum 5 years in HR, preferably in the education sector

CTC:

Competitive, as per industry standards

About Pragyanam School:

Pragyanam School, an IIT-IIM alumni-led institution, is committed to progressive and life skills-based education. Our goal is to nurture self-aware, responsible, and empathetic learners. The HR department plays a crucial role in upholding a culture of professionalism, care, and compliance among our staff.

Who We're Looking For:

An experienced, people-focused HR professional who understands the needs of a school setup. You should be organized, empathetic, detail-oriented, and capable of handling the entire HR lifecycle--recruitment to retention--with a strong focus on compliance, culture, and care.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs):

Recruitment & Staffing

End-to-end recruitment: JDs, sourcing, interviews, hiring coordination Collaboration with department heads to identify staffing needs Conduct

background checks

and

past employment verification

for all new hires Maintain a talent pipeline for anticipated vacancies

Onboarding & Documentation

Ensure smooth onboarding through structured induction and orientation programs Manage and store all HR documentation digitally and physically Coordinate

pre-employment medical checks

for new joiners Facilitate timely completion of self-attestation and record updates

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

Monthly payroll processing in collaboration with accounts Track leave, attendance, and manage salary disbursals Ensure timely compliance with

PF, ESI, gratuity

, and other statutory regulations Maintain and update HRMIS and employee master data

Policy Implementation & Discipline

Ensure school

policies, CBSE guidelines, and code of conduct

are followed by staff Lead disciplinary processes fairly and confidentially when needed Keep policies updated as per evolving regulations or institutional needs

Staff Welfare & Engagement

Plan and execute events for

staff motivation, bonding, and wellness

Manage internal communication channels for celebrating milestones and updates Address staff concerns through an open-door and structured grievance system Coordinate support programs during personal or professional challenges

Performance Management

Drive the annual and mid-year

appraisal cycles

Support professional goal setting and feedback systems Maintain performance records and support merit-based decisions

Training & Professional Development

Identify training needs in coordination with academic and admin heads Organize

mandatory CBSE training programs

and track adherence Maintain training calendars and completion records Facilitate orientation for new education policies and tech tools

Audit, Reporting & Compliance

Maintain updated

HR data dashboards

for leadership and audit readiness Ensure HR documentation is audit-ready for

CBSE affiliation and government inspections

Submit monthly reports on hiring, exits, attendance, training, and grievances Coordinate with medical room and safety team for staff-related medical recordkeeping

Qualifications & Skills

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a school or education institution Excellent command of HR systems, Google Workspace, and Excel Up-to-date knowledge of

labour laws

, education-sector norms, and CBSE compliance Excellent people skills, conflict resolution ability, and ethical judgment Experience managing

background verification, medical screening

, and training documentation

Why Join Pragyanam

Pragyanam offers a mission-driven environment focused on reforming Indian education through a values-based and life skills-oriented approach. As our HR Manager, you'll help shape a respectful, transparent, and committed workplace culture, empowering our team to give their best to students and families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person