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HR Manager (Mumbai)

1 Hour ago • 5 Years + • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves overseeing and enhancing HR operations at a Mumbai studio. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, talent acquisition, HR compliance, and engagement initiatives. The HR Manager will ensure seamless cross-site coordination of HR functions, build a strong work culture, and support creative professionals. Key duties encompass providing HR support, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws, acting as a liaison between the Mumbai studio and other regional HR teams, maintaining employee records, fostering a positive work environment, managing recruitment, conducting performance reviews and training, and overseeing offboarding processes. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in IT or VFX, an MBA in HR or related field, strong communication and organizational skills, and experience with HRIS, payroll software, and ATS.
Must have:
  • 5+ years HR experience (IT/VFX preferred)
  • MBA in HR or related field
  • Indian labor law knowledge
  • Talent acquisition expertise
  • Employee relations management
  • HRIS/payroll software experience
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Details

About the Position

We are looking for a dynamic HR Manager to oversee and enhance HR operations at our Mumbai studio. This role is critical in managing employee relations, talent acquisition, HR compliance, and engagement initiatives while ensuring seamless cross-site coordination of HR functions. You should be passionate about building a strong work culture, driving HR excellence, and supporting creative professionals in a fast-paced environment.


What You Will Get to Do

HR Operations & Compliance

  • Provide HR support to the Mumbai studio, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws.
  • Ensure cross-site coordination for HR functions, aligning policies and best practices across locations.
  • Act as a bridge between the Mumbai studio and HR teams in other regions, facilitating information flow and consistency in HR practices.
  • Maintain and update employee records, contracts, and compliance documentation.
  • Stay updated on labor law changes, statutory compliance, and HR regulations.
  • Collaborate with the finance team and payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.

Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees, addressing concerns, conflicts, and grievances.
  • Foster a positive work environment through employee engagement initiatives.
  • Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and recommend improvements.
  • Enhance the employee experience by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Develop and implement career growth programs.
  • Act as a trusted HR partner, ensuring employees feel heard, valued, and supported in their professional growth.
  • Ensure adherence to workplace health & safety standards through regular audits and documentation.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
  • Coordinate preboarding activities such as machine requisition, workspace allocation, and IT setup.
  • Deliver seamless onboarding experiences, including orientation, benefits enrolment, and culture integration.

Performance & Training

  • Conduct training needs assessments and develop training programs aligned with business goals.
  • Support performance management discussions, feedback sessions, and employee development plans.

Offboarding & HR Reporting

  • Oversee exit processes, including exit interviews, knowledge transfer, and final settlements.
  • Generate HR reports on employee turnover, engagement, and salary benchmarking.

What You Bring

  • Experience: 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in the IT or VFX industry.
  • Education: MBA in HR or a related postgraduate degree from a recognized institution.
  • Communication: Proficient in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Skills: Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • HR Expertise: Proven experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR operations.
  • Tech Skills: Experience with HRIS, payroll software, and ATS is essential.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of Indian labor laws, statutory compliance, and HR best practices.
  • Work Style: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment.
  • Personality: A positive attitude, strong team spirit, and a good sense of humor!

Does this sound like your next adventure? Apply today!

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Goodbye Kansas Studios offers award-winning and uniquely integrated services for feature films, TV series, commercials, games and trailers. Expertise includes VFX, FX, CG productions, 3D Face and body Scanning, Digital Humans, Creature and character design, Performance Capture, Animation and Real-time expertise. The company have offices in Stockholm - with a performance capture and scanning studio included - as well as London. 

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