HR Manager

The Language SKOOL is one of India s leading institutions for foreign language education. With over a decade of experience, we deliver structured and result-driven programs in German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin. We are a fast-growing, remote-first organisation focused on building global language capabilities and empowering individuals with skills that create real-world impact. About the Role We are looking for a senior HR leader with a strong recruitment focus who can drive hiring strategy, HR governance, and operational excellence across the organisation. This role requires someone who can lead recruitment at scale while ensuring strong HR operations and compliance frameworks. You will work closely with leadership and department heads to build a high-performing organisation through effective talent acquisition and structured HR systems. Key Responsibilities Recruitment Strategy Leadership (Primary Focus) Lead and drive end-to-end recruitment strategy aligned with business growth Manage and mentor a team of recruiters to ensure timely and quality hiring Build strong hiring pipelines across functions and levels Improve recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, and conversion ratios Track and drive recruiter productivity, SLAs, and hiring targets Partner with leadership on manpower planning and workforce strategy HR Operations Governance Oversee employee lifecycle management including onboarding and exit processes Draft, review, and implement HR policies aligned with organisational needs and labour laws Ensure statutory compliance, HR audits, and regulatory documentation Strengthen process governance and ensure accuracy of HR data across systems (Keka, LMS, etc.) Coordinate with legal advisors on employment-related matters Employee Relations Manage employee grievances with fairness, maturity, and structured resolution Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, and clear communication Partner with HODs to resolve people-related challenges effectively Remote Workforce Enablement Build scalable recruitment and HR operations systems suited for a fully remote setup Ensure consistency in communication, process adherence, and performance across distributed teams Key Requirements MBA in HR from a recognised institution 15 years of overall HR experience 10 years of experience in Recruitment (mandatory and primary expertise) 5 years of experience in HR Operations Proven ability to drive hiring at scale and lead recruitment teams Strong experience in HR policy drafting, compliance, and employment law matters Strong stakeholder management and decision-making ability Excellent communication and documentation skills High ownership, integrity, and organisational maturity What We Offer A fully remote work environment A high-impact leadership role with strong ownership Direct collaboration with senior leadership Opportunity to build and scale recruitment and HR systems in a growing organisation