Hr Manager

Year    TS, IN, India

Job Description

About Us




About Smartbridge Educational Services Pvt Ltd:





SmartBridge is an ed-tech company founded in 2015 by Amarendar Katakam, with a vision to build the next-generation talent pool. We have developed project-based experiential learning programs in partnership with industry to upskill students in emerging technologies. More than 8,00,000 students from 2500+ institutions have been engaged on our career readiness platform, SmartInternz.






Job Title:

HR Manager

Location:

Hyderabad (Work from Office)

Experience:

6-8 Years

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Company

Overview:




SmartBridge is a leading EdTech company dedicated to revolutionizing education through innovative technology solutions. Our mission is to provide accessible and effective learning experiences to students worldwide. We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our dynamic team and help us shape the future of education.

Job Summary:





As the

HR Manager

at

SmartBridge

, you will be responsible for independently managing and executing the full spectrum of HR functions in a fast-paced EdTech environment. You will play a strategic and operational role in driving recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, policy development, compliance, and more. You will also act as a trusted advisor to leadership, contributing directly to organizational development and culture-building initiatives that align with company goals.

Key Responsibilities:



1. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding





Lead end-to-end recruitment activities for all departments (Tech, Content, Sales, Marketing, Support). Design job descriptions, post openings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and finalize hiring decisions. Collaborate with hiring managers to forecast future hiring needs. Build partnerships with colleges, job portals, and staffing agencies. Drive employer branding through social media and career events.

2. Onboarding, Induction & Exit Management





Develop and execute structured onboarding and induction programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires. Ensure all joining formalities, document collection, and system setups are complete on time. Conduct exit interviews, analyze attrition trends, and suggest improvements.

3. Employee Engagement & Culture





Plan and implement employee engagement strategies, events, and communication activities to promote a positive workplace culture. Act as an employee champion by resolving grievances, conflicts, and concerns in a timely and empathetic manner. Support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the organization.

4. Performance Management





Lead performance review cycles - goal setting, mid-year, and annual appraisals. Collaborate with managers to identify high performers and development needs. Implement performance improvement plans (PIPs) where necessary. Assist in designing career paths and growth opportunities.

5. Training & Development





Conduct regular Training Need Analysis (TNA). Identify, plan, and execute internal and external training programs to upskill employees. Maintain training records and measure training effectiveness.

6. HR Policies, Compliance & Documentation





Draft, review, and update company HR policies in line with current labor laws and industry best practices. Maintain and audit employee records, files, contracts, and legal documents. Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory laws - PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishments, LWF, POSH etc. Coordinate with consultants and auditors during labor inspections or internal audits.

7. Compensation, Payroll & Benefits Administration





Coordinate with the finance team to prepare accurate payroll inputs each month. Maintain leave and attendance systems and ensure timely LOP deductions. Oversee benefits such as insurance, leave policies, performance bonuses, and reimbursements. Handle salary bench marking and compensation structuring.

8. HR Analytics & Strategy





Generate regular HR reports - hiring metrics, attrition, leave data, training impact, etc. Analyze trends and provide strategic recommendations to leadership for workforce planning. Assist in budgeting HR costs and resources.

Requirements



Qualifications:



Desired Skills and Competencies:





Proven experience handling full-spectrum HR responsibilities independently in a startup/EdTech environment. Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR compliance. Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills. Proficiency in using HRMS tools, Google Workspace, and Excel. Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders with a solution-oriented mindset. Strong presentation and communication skills.

Qualifications:



Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field. 6-8 years of experience in core HR functions, preferably in Edtech or education-based companies.

Working Conditions:





This is a full-time, onsite position in Hyderabad, India. Occasional travel may be required for recruitment activities or training.

Benefits

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3878773
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    TS, IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year