Senior Human Resource Manager

Head HR / Senior HR Leader

Industry: Real Estate
Location: Andheri, Mumbai
Experience: 15+ Years
CTC: 24 36 LPA
Reports To: Management / Promoters

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior HR Professional to lead the overall Human Resources function for a reputed Real Estate Group based in Mumbai.

The role will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with the Group's business objectives, while overseeing the complete employee lifecycle, payroll, HR operations, talent management, employee engagement and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire HR function across the Group and its various businesses/projects.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and processes aligned with business and organisational goals.
• Partner with the promoters and senior management on organisation structure, manpower planning and people strategy.
• Drive talent acquisition and senior-level hiring, including recruitment of critical and leadership positions.
• Establish effective performance management, appraisal and KRAs/KPIs across functions.
• Develop employee retention, engagement and succession planning initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end payroll operations, including monthly payroll processing, salary structures, variable pay, incentives, deductions and final settlements.
• Ensure accurate and timely computation of TDS, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, gratuity and other applicable statutory deductions/compliances.
• Coordinate closely with the Finance/Accounts team for payroll accounting, salary disbursement and reconciliation.
• Oversee employee benefits, compensation structures and payroll-related MIS.
• Ensure robust HR policies, systems, processes and MIS are in place and effectively implemented.
• Manage employee relations, grievance handling and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements and HR-related regulations.
• Drive learning & development, training and capability-building initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a strong organisation culture and employee engagement framework.
• Provide management with regular HR analytics, manpower reports, payroll reports, attrition analysis and other MIS for decision-making.
• Lead HR digitisation and implementation of appropriate HRMS, attendance and payroll systems.
• Manage and mentor the HR team and ensure effective delivery of HR services across the organisation.
• Support management on organisational restructuring, expansion, change management and other strategic people initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of overall experience in HR, preferably with a reputed Real Estate / Infrastructure / Construction / diversified Group.
• Strong experience in end-to-end HR leadership, payroll management and people management.
• Proven ability to independently manage the HR function and work closely with Promoters / CXOs / Senior Management.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition, payroll, compensation, performance management, employee engagement and HR compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategy with business objectives.
• Should be mature, confident, discreet and capable of handling sensitive employee and management matters.

What the Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead the complete HR function of a growing Real Estate Group.
• Direct interaction with senior management and promoters.
• Strategic and operational ownership of the organisation's HR, payroll and people agenda.
• Competitive compensation of 24–36 LPA, commensurate with experience and expertise.