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Human Resources Manager (HRBP)

SchbangMumbai, Maharashtra, India

25 days ago

Job description

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

Department : Human Resources

Location : Bangalore

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

Growth Pathing : Map and communicate career growth paths for diverse agency roles to aid retention and performance.

Appraisal & Feedback : Lead the entire performance evaluation process, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with business goals.

Employee Engagement : Monitor weekly Infeedo insights and drive initiatives to maintain high engagement and positive sentiment across teams.

Retention Strategy : Regularly gather and act upon feedback to create employee-specific action plans and improve retention, especially in high-burnout verticals like creative and servicing.

Cross-Department Collaboration : Identify and drive internal process improvements that enhance cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Team Leadership : Guide and develop junior HR team members to grow into future HRBP roles.

3. Manpower Planning & Analytics

Annual Planning : In collaboration with the Business Head, develop a yearly manpower plan aligned with forecasted projects and client demands.

HR Reporting : Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports — including hiring status, exit interviews, attrition analysis, etc.

Trend Analysis : Leverage data insights from reports to identify trends, spot issues, and take proactive actions.

What We’re Looking For :

Must-Have : Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in an advertising or creative agency (mandatory)

Strong understanding of agency functions : Creative, Strategy, Media, Client Servicing, etc.

Hands-on leadership style, able to work in a fast-paced, people-driven environment

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

High comfort with data, performance metrics, and HR analytics

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