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HR Manager Roadmap

Master human resources โ€” recruitment, employee engagement, compliance, and HR analytics. Every company with 50+ employees needs HR. It's a stable, rewarding career path in India.

3-5 months3-6 LPA โ†’ 18-35 LPA expected6 steps โ€ข 20 free resources
1

HR Fundamentals

2-3 weeks

Learn the HR function: employee lifecycle, policies, compliance, labor laws, and how HR creates value for organizations.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand the complete employee lifecycle
  • Know key Indian labor laws: PF, ESI, Gratuity
  • Create HR policies and employee handbooks
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Mini-project

Create a complete employee handbook for a 100-person startup: policies, benefits, code of conduct, and grievance process.

2

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

2-3 weeks

Learn end-to-end recruitment: job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Write effective job descriptions
  • Source candidates from multiple channels
  • Conduct structured interviews and assessments
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Mini-project

Run a mock recruitment drive: write JDs for 5 roles, source candidates, create interview scorecards, and build an offer letter template.

3

Performance Management & L&D

2-3 weeks

Design performance review systems, KPIs, feedback processes, and learning & development programs.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Design performance management systems
  • Create KPIs and OKR frameworks
  • Build learning and development programs
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Mini-project

Design a complete performance management system: KPIs for 5 departments, review templates, and a training needs analysis.

4

Compensation & Benefits

2-3 weeks

Design pay structures, benefits packages, and understand Indian payroll: CTC, PF, ESI, gratuity, and tax compliance.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Design compensation structures and CTC breakdowns
  • Process payroll with statutory compliance
  • Benchmark salaries and design benefits packages
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Mini-project

Design a compensation structure for a startup: salary bands for all levels, CTC breakdowns, PF/ESI calculations, and benefits.

5

HR Analytics

2-3 weeks

Use data to make better people decisions. Learn HR metrics, dashboards, and how to analyze attrition, engagement, and hiring efficiency.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Track and analyze key HR metrics
  • Build HR dashboards in Excel or Power BI
  • Use data for workforce planning
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Mini-project

Build an HR analytics dashboard: headcount, attrition rate, hiring funnel, diversity metrics, and cost per hire.

6

SHRM/HRCI Certification

3-4 weeks

SHRM-CP is the globally recognized HR certification. Prepare for it alongside building your HR career.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand SHRM Body of Knowledge
  • Pass SHRM-CP practice exams
  • Build a professional HR network
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Mini-project

Complete SHRM study materials. Take 5 practice exams. Build your HR portfolio and LinkedIn presence.

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