Manager - Human Resource - Agri-BioTech

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional to join our growing corporate team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and policy implementationpreferably within manufacturing-focused industries such as biotechnology or pharma.

Key Responsibilities

1. Policy & Process Implementation

- Assist in designing and implementing HR policies, employee handbook, and organizational structure aligned to companys culture and values.

- Support in creating career paths and role clarity for team members.

- Implement a transparent and fair performance management process.

- Assist in creating an HR budget and mentoring framework.

2. Talent Acquisition

- Source, screen, and engage with candidates across biotechnology, agri-tech, and manufacturing functions.

- Coordinate interview scheduling and logistics across multiple roles.

- Conduct HR rounds of interviews and assist in managing the offer process.

3. Onboarding

- Coordinate with hiring managers to ensure smooth onboarding for every new joiner.

- Manage initial paperwork, background verification, and allocation of assets/resources (laptop, email ID, workspace, etc.).

- Ensure timely execution of the induction program and gather feedback from new hires.

4. Employee Engagement & Culture

- Assist in organizing periodic team-building activities and employee engagement initiatives.

- Conduct basic 1:1 sessions or feedback loops as required.

- Maintain strong employee relations and serve as a point of contact for HR-related queries.

5. Learning & Development

- Support in preparing L&D calendars and coordinating training sessions.

- Liaise with functional managers to identify training needs.

6. Offboarding

- Facilitate exit interviews and formal offboarding procedures.

- Ensure smooth communication and compliance during employee exits.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong understanding of HR operations in manufacturing or technical industries.

- Knowledge of labour laws, compliance, and HR best practices.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced startup environment.

- Proficiency in MS Office and HR management software (experience with Razorpay or similar systems is a plus).

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, fast-growing agri-biotech company.

- Exposure to strategic HR initiatives in a scaling organization.

- Collaborative and innovation-friendly culture.