Human Resources Manager

• Job Title: HR Manager
• Industry: BFSI
• Job Summary

The HR Manager will oversee all human resource functions within a BFSI, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory compliance, and a high-performance culture. The role requires strong understanding of financial services environments, fast-paced trading operations, and regulatory frameworks.

• Key Responsibilities:
• 1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Develop and execute hiring strategies for roles such as dealers, relationship managers, research analysts and back-office staff
• Coordinate with department heads to forecast hiring needs
• Manage end-to-end recruitment (sourcing, interviews, onboarding)
• 2. Employee Lifecycle Management
• Handle onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and exits
• Maintain employee records and HRIS systems
• Ensure smooth induction for roles involving trading platforms and compliance norms
• 3. Performance Management
• Design and implement performance appraisal systems
• Monitor KPIs for revenue-driven roles (e.g., sales, trading teams)
• Support management in performance improvement plans
• 4. Compensation & Benefits
• Develop competitive salary structures aligned with market standards
• Manage incentives/commission structures for sales and trading staff
• Administer payroll, bonuses, and benefits
• 5. Compliance & Regulatory HR
• Ensure adherence to labor laws and financial industry regulations
• Coordinate with compliance teams for regulatory requirements (e.g., exchange guidelines, audits)
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and trading-related information
• 6. Training & Development
• Identify training needs (product knowledge, trading systems, compliance, soft skills)
• Organize workshops on financial markets, risk management, and client handling
• Promote continuous learning culture
• 7. Employee Engagement & Retention
• Drive engagement initiatives in a high-pressure trading environment
• Address employee grievances and maintain positive workplace culture
• Implement retention strategies for key talent
• 8. HR Operations & Policies
• Develop and update HR policies specific to financial services
• Ensure discipline, code of conduct, and ethical practices
• Manage attendance, leave, and workforce productivity
• Key Skills & Competencies:
• Strong understanding of HR practices in BFSI or financial services 
• Knowledge of regulatory environment (SEBI guidelines is a plus)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage high-pressure, target-driven teams
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
• Confidentiality and ethical judgment
• Qualifications:
• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent
• 1–4 years of HR experience, preferably in BFSI sector, financial services or broking
• Additional Preferred Experience:
• Experience in BFSI, stock broking firms, wealth management companies, or brokerage houses
• Familiarity with roles like equity dealers, derivatives traders, and relationship managers
• Reporting To:

• Directors / CEO