Area HR Partner-Upper North (Third Party Contractual)

Position Title: Area HR Partner- Upper North (Third Party Contractual)

Reports to: Lead HR Retail (North and East)

Note: This role is on one year contract. Based on performance we can convert this role on-rolls, but if not then after one year the contract will terminate after one year

Location: Chandigarh (First two months in Gurgaon office)

Position Summary:

The Retail HR role partners closely with retail operations to support people-related initiatives across stores. The role focuses on driving hiring, employee engagement, capability development, and compliance while building a strong connect with store teams and supporting the overall employee experience in the region

Key Objectives:

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle for retail employees including recruitment, onboarding, engagement initiatives, training and development, and exit interviews.
• Drive hiring across retail stores by identifying and leveraging both internal and external recruitment sources to ensure timely closure of open positions.
• Partner with retail operations stakeholders and store managers to understand manpower requirements and support people-related decisions across stores.
• Assess behavioral and capability development needs of store employees and coordinate relevant training programs with internal or external trainers.
• Plan and manage the monthly employee engagement calendar across stores to strengthen employee connect and morale.
• Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll inputs for retail employees.
• Conduct regular store visits to interact with employees, gather feedback, understand on-ground challenges, and support resolution of employee concerns.
• Track attrition trends and employee feedback across stores and work with business leaders to drive retention and employee experience initiatives.
• Ensure effective implementation of company policies across stores and monitor compliance with statutory requirements, including maintenance of statutory registers and documentation.
• Actively participate in various company forums and people initiatives within the organization.

Eligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies Required:

• MBA / PGDM students specializing in HR or related fields.
• 2-4 years of HR experience, preferably in retail, hospitality, or other customer-facing industries.
• Prior experience in managing store hiring, employee engagement, and HR operations will be an advantage.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with multiple stakeholders.