HR Executive

Job Description: HR Executive

Purpose of the Role

The HR Executive will play a critical people -first role in supporting and strengthening the employee experience at Schbang. This role requires prior exposure to an advertising / media / creative agency environment, with a strong focus on employee engagement, retention, grievance handling, and HR operations, while also supporting end -to -end recruitment for assigned business units.

You will act as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers, ensuring concerns are addressed empathetically, policies are implemented effectively, and a healthy, inclusive, and high -performing work culture is maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Engagement, Retention & Relations 

• Act as the first point of contact for employees for HR -related concerns, grievances, and people issues
  

• Proactively address and resolve employee concerns with empathy, confidentiality, and fairness
  

• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve morale, collaboration, and retention
  

• Support retention strategies by identifying early risk indicators and working with managers on action plans
  

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution in line with company policies
  

• Ensure smooth onboarding and employee lifecycle management for assigned business units
  

• Maintain regular touchpoints with employees to strengthen trust and workplace satisfaction
  

• Ensure adherence to people -first practices and a positive workplace culture
  

HR Policies, Compliance & Governance

• Be well -versed with company HR policies (Schbanger’s Guide) and ensure consistent implementation
  

• Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational policies including:
  

  • POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment)
    

  • Code of Conduct
    

  • Anti -Discrimination & Equal Opportunity Policy
    

  • Leave, Attendance & Working Hours Policy
    

  • Disciplinary & Grievance Redressal Policy
    

• Support POSH committee processes, awareness sessions, and documentation as required
  

• Ensure accurate documentation and audit of employee records
  

Recruitment & Talent Support 

• Source and screen relevant candidates for assigned roles, especially within creative, media, and agency functions
  

• Conduct preliminary interviews to assess role fit and cultural alignment
  

• Coordinate with hiring managers and SBU Heads to understand talent needs and hiring priorities
  

• Manage recruitment timelines (TATs) and ensure a smooth candidate experience
  

• Coordinate aptitude tests, assignments, interview schedules, and feedback loops
  

• Support offer negotiations within approved budgets and maintain candidate engagement post -offer to reduce dropouts
  

HR Operations & Stakeholder Management

• Handle HR operations for assigned business units end -to -end
  

• Maintain accurate and updated candidate and employee data in trackers and HR systems
  

• Coordinate closely with leadership and managers on people matters and workforce planning
  

• Support HR reporting, audits, and internal reviews as required
  

Skills & Experience Required

• 2.5–3 years of HR experience, preferably in an advertising, media, or creative agency
  

• Strong experience in employee relations, engagement, and grievance handling
  

• Working knowledge of POSH and core HR policies
  

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict -resolution skills
  

• High emotional intelligence with a people -first mindset
  

• Ability to manage sensitive situations with confidentiality and professionalism
  

• Strong organisational and time -management skills
  

• Comfortable working in a fast -paced, high -energy agency environment
  

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who genuinely believes in people over process
  

• An HR professional employees trust and feel comfortable approaching
  

• A proactive problem -solver who can balance empathy with business needs