HR Manager - K12 (EdTech)

Job Title : HR Manager – K12 (EdTech) Location : Hyderabad Company : NNIIT Experience : 3–5 years in K12 or EdTech HR roles Compensation : Up to ₹25 LPA (including performance-linked incentives) + ESOPs Employment Type : Full-time About NNIIT NNIIT is a leading EdTech organization focused on transforming K12 education through innovative digital learning solutions. We are committed to building passionate teams that drive excellence in education technology, enabling students and educators to achieve their full potential.

Role Overview We are looking for a dynamic and committed HR Manager to lead end-to-end hiring and HR operations for our K12 division. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of relevant EdTech or K12 experience , a strong record in team leadership , and a results-oriented approach to building high-performing teams .

This is a strategic role for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, education-driven environment and is passionate about driving people excellence.

Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Hiring & Talent Acquisition Drive complete recruitment life cycle for all roles in the K12 business vertical — from sourcing to onboarding.

Collaborate with department heads to understand manpower requirements and job specifications.

Leverage multiple sourcing channels including job portals, LinkedIn, internal referrals, and campus hiring.

Ensure high-quality, timely closures of open positions aligned with business priorities.

2. Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters and HR executives.

Define recruitment KPIs and monitor performance regularly.

Foster accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the HR team.

3. HR Operations & Policy Management Manage employee lifecycle activities : onboarding, payroll coordination, leave management, and compliance.

Maintain accurate HR data, employee records, and documentation through HRMS tools.

Assist in policy development, compliance tracking, and HR process optimization.

4. Employee Engagement & Retention Design and execute initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.

Implement training and development programs to enhance team skills and productivity.

Partner with leadership to nurture a transparent, performance-oriented culture.

5. Strategic HR & Reporting Analyze HR metrics and share actionable insights with leadership.

Contribute to workforce planning, succession management, and organizational growth strategies.

Champion process automation and efficiency improvement in HR operations.

Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.

3–5 years of hands-on HR experience in K12 or EdTech organizations .

Proven expertise in end-to-end recruitment and team management .

Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Proficiency with HRMS / ATS tools and MS Office.

Commitment to work deliverables , timelines, and organizational goals.

Why Join NNIIT Competitive compensation : Up to ₹25 LPA + ESOPs

Opportunity to lead a growing HR function in a high-impact EdTech environment.

Collaborative, innovation-driven work culture.

Strong career growth and leadership exposure in the education technology sector.