Human Resources Business Partner

JOB DESCRIPTION – HR MANAGER (HRBP | ADVERTISING AGENCY BACKGROUND ONLY)

Department : Human Resources

Location : Mumbai

Reporting to : Head of HR & Business Head

Experience Required : 6–8 years of relevant HR experience as a Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP)

Industry Preference : Only candidates from Advertising Agencies or Integrated Marketing / Creative Agencies will be considered

Primary Purpose of the Role :

To lead and manage the Human Resources function for the Bangalore branch as a true HR Business Partner. This role demands a strategic and hands-on HR leader with a strong background in ad agency dynamics , who can drive recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, and internal process optimization aligned with the fast-paced, people-centric nature of creative agencies.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Recruitment & Hiring

• Agency-Specific Hiring Needs : Collaborate closely with department heads to assess and fulfill hiring needs tailored to advertising roles like creatives, media, strategy, etc.
• JD, KRA, KPI Management : Define and streamline clear, role-specific documents for Job Descriptions, Key Result Areas, and KPIs, ensuring they align with agency-specific expectations.
• Role-Specific Assessments : Work with hiring managers to design creative assessments for functions across the agency.
• Process Optimization : Continuously improve the end-to-end recruitment cycle — from sourcing to offer negotiation — to ensure agility and quality.
• New Hire Review : Monitor performance and cultural fit of new hires during the initial months to ensure seamless integration.
• Salary & Budget Monitoring : Track hiring budgets and salary bands monthly / quarterly, ensuring resource cost-efficiency.

2. Talent Management

3. Manpower Planning & Analytics

What We’re Looking For :