Interim HR Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
The Interim HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, compliance, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle activities. The role involves working closely with the IT, Admin, and Finance teams to ensure smooth HR service delivery, aligning processes with the needs of a dynamic gaming environment. This is a fixed-term contract for 3 months based in the Bangalore office, with potential for extension.
Must have:
- 6–10 years of experience in HR operations.
- Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and compliance.
- Hands-on experience with HRMS/HRIS platforms.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and urgency.
Perks:
- Group health insurance.
- 20 annual leave days.
- Unlimited snacks and drinks.
- Access to a discounted premium gym membership.
- Cutting-edge equipment.
- Clear career progression and endless opportunities for growth.
- Seasonal events, regular townhalls, and exclusive Kwalee merch.
6 skills required
Job Details
At Kwalee, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration come together. Specialising in both the development and publishing of casual and hybrid casual games, we also bring our creative touch to publishing PC & Console titles, ensuring a diverse and exciting gaming portfolio.
By joining our talented team in Bangalore or Leamington Spa, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong. We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.
Join the team!
As we continue to grow, we are now looking for an Interim HR Manager to join our HR team.
The Interim HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimising all core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, compliance, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle activities. You will work closely with the IT, Admin, and Finance teams. Together you will ensure smooth HR service delivery while aligning processes with the needs of a dynamic gaming environment.
This is a fixed-term contract for an initial period of 3 months, based in our Bangalore office, with the potential for extension depending on business needs.
By joining our talented team in Bangalore or Leamington Spa, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong. We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.
Join the team!
As we continue to grow, we are now looking for an Interim HR Manager to join our HR team.
The Interim HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimising all core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, compliance, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle activities. You will work closely with the IT, Admin, and Finance teams. Together you will ensure smooth HR service delivery while aligning processes with the needs of a dynamic gaming environment.
This is a fixed-term contract for an initial period of 3 months, based in our Bangalore office, with the potential for extension depending on business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and exits
- Manage HR documentation including offer letters, employment contracts, and exit formalities
- Maintain and continuously improve HR systems (e.g., HRIS, payroll, attendance)
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll inputs in coordination with Finance
- Oversee benefits administration (health insurance, gratuity, leave policies)
- Ensure compliance with Indian labour laws and maintain accurate statutory records
- Drive automation and process improvements using tools like BambooHR
- Track HR metrics and generate reports on headcount, attrition, and leave trends
- Act as the primary contact for employee HR queries
- Collaborate on engagement initiatives, onboarding experiences, and policy rollouts
Requirements:
- 6–10 years of experience in HR operations, preferably in tech or gaming
- Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and compliance requirements
- Hands-on experience with HRMS/HRIS platforms
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and urgency
Why Kwalee?
We believe in more than just a job—we’re committed to helping you thrive with a fantastic work-life balance and a range of great benefits! With group health insurance and 20 annual leave days, you’ll have plenty of time to recharge. Stay energised throughout the day with unlimited snacks and drinks, and enjoy access to a discounted premium gym membership to keep you feeling your best.
You’ll work with cutting-edge equipment in an environment designed for your success, with clear career progression and endless opportunities for growth. To keep things lively, we host seasonal events, regular townhalls, and share exclusive Kwalee merch—making sure there’s always something exciting to look forward to!
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About The Company
We make the most fun games for the world's players. Find us on your phone, PC and consoles. Thanks to our players, we've achieved one billion downloads with games like Draw It, Jetpack Jump, or Airport Security. Look out for exciting PC and console games like Space Chef, Wildmender, and Robobeat.
Find out more about our team, games, publishing and careers here: https://bit.ly/45qoGYx
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