Manager - People & Culture

Location: Pune Position Overview: We are looking for a passionate and dynamic  Manager - People & Culture to join our team at Uni Seoul. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping our people strategy, fostering a positive organizational culture, and driving talent development initiatives. You will act as a strategic partner to the leadership team and a trusted advisor to employees, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and values. Key Responsibilities: 1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for key roles, building a strong talent pipeline aligned with business goals.
• Develop and implement effective onboarding processes to ensure seamless integration and engagement of new hires.

2. Employee Engagement & Culture Building

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture through engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and employee events.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, ensuring that the organization’s values are embedded in all people practices.

3. Learning & Development

• Identify training needs and develop robust skill development programs to support employee growth and career progression.
• Partner with department heads to implement succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

4. HR Operations, Compliance & Policies

• Design and implement HR policies, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, statutory requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Oversee payroll, tax filings, and statutory compliance processes, including EPF, ESI, gratuity, and other regulatory filings.
• Monitor and adapt to changes in labor law amendments and ensure company policies reflect the latest requirements.
• Manage legal and compliance audits related to HR, maintaining documentation and error-free processes.

5. Employee Relations & Labor Law Compliance

• Act as the primary advisor on employee grievances, workplace ethics, and compliance with labor regulations.
• Manage disciplinary actions, terminations, and dispute resolutions in alignment with labor laws and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with workplace harassment laws, including POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment), and provide training to employees.
• Collaborate with legal advisors and labor departments as needed to handle disputes and audits effectively.

6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• Drive DEI initiatives and create awareness programs to promote an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Key Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years in HR with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven expertise in labor law compliance, statutory regulations, and HR best practices.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws such as Shops & Establishment Act, Payment of Wages Act, Factories Act, POSH, and other relevant labor regulations.
• Skills:
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical abilities to use data for decision-making and process improvement.
• High emotional intelligence and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing lifestyle brand redefining modern retail experiences.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact by shaping the company’s people and culture strategies.
• Work in a dynamic environment that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Bla bla bla.... Think you’ve got what it takes to make our workplace the happiest (and most compliant) corner of the universe? Show us your wit and wisdom! Send an email to  mohit@uniseoul.in with the subject line: "Application for Manager - People & Culture"and tell us:

1. Why should we hire you?
2. Your secret to surviving HR nightmares (bonus points for humor).

Consider this your first test of creativity because if your email makes us smile (or laugh out loud), you’re already halfway there. Oh, and this will also prove you read the entire JD – because let’s face it, details matter! We can’t wait to hear from you!