Human Resource Manager

HR Head

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete Human Resources function of the organisation and act as the key HR partner to the management.
• Develop and implement HR policies, systems and processes aligned with the organisations business objectives and growth plans.
• Handle the complete employee lifecycle, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, induction, performance management, employee engagement, development and separation.
• Lead talent acquisition and recruitment for corporate, sales, technical, manufacturing, quality, accounts, administration and other functions.
• Prepare manpower plans and ensure timely recruitment of the right talent as per business requirements.
• Develop effective job descriptions, KRAs, KPIs and performance appraisal systems across departments.
• Establish and manage employee performance review, promotion, increment and incentive processes.
• Develop systems for employee retention, engagement, motivation and career development.
• Manage employee attendance, leave, payroll coordination, employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, PF, ESIC, PT, Bonus, Gratuity, Shops & Establishments / Factory-related requirements and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with consultants and authorities for labour-law compliance, inspections and statutory matters.
• Develop and maintain the organisation’s HR policies, employee handbook, code of conduct and disciplinary procedures.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution professionally and fairly.
• Build a strong performance-driven, professional and positive work culture within the organisation.
• Identify training and development needs and implement appropriate training, skill development and leadership development programmes.
• Develop succession planning and talent development initiatives for key positions.
• Monitor employee turnover, absenteeism, manpower productivity and other HR metrics and provide regular HR MIS and dashboards to management.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee data, personnel files and HR records.
• Work closely with department heads to understand manpower requirements, performance issues and organisational needs.
• Establish effective communication channels between management and employees.
• Support management in organisation structuring, manpower optimisation, cost control and productivity improvement.
• Manage employee welfare initiatives, engagement activities and workplace discipline.
• Ensure effective implementation of HR systems, HRMS/ERP and technology-driven HR processes.
• Build and maintain a strong employer brand to attract quality talent.
• Handle HR-related vendor, consultant, recruitment agency and training partner relationships.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of employee and organisational information.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• MBA / PGDM in HR / MSW / MA HR / equivalent qualification from a reputed institution.
• 8–15 years of relevant HR experience, with substantial experience in an HR leadership / Head HR / Senior HR Manager role.
• Experience in independently handling the complete HR function of a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, FMCG, chemical, automotive or similar organisation will be preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in recruitment, manpower planning, performance management, employee engagement, HR policies and employee relations.
• Good understanding of labour laws, statutory compliance, payroll processes and industrial relations.
• Experience in handling both corporate employees and factory / shop-floor manpower will be an advantage.
• Proven ability to build, manage and develop an HR team and work closely with senior management and department heads.
• Strong experience in developing KRAs, KPIs, appraisal systems, incentive structures and employee policies.
• Should have excellent understanding of HR MIS, manpower cost, attrition, absenteeism and productivity metrics.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, HRMS/ERP systems and HR reporting tools.
• Should be proactive, mature, approachable and capable of handling sensitive employee matters with discretion.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with a practical and business-oriented approach.
• Should be comfortable working in a fast-growing, professionally managed manufacturing organisation and driving HR systems from the ground up.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be capable of independently heading the entire HR function, building a strong and capable workforce, establishing professional HR systems and policies, ensuring statutory compliance, developing talent, improving employee productivity and retention, and creating a disciplined, performance-oriented and positive work culture across the organisation.