HR Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled HR Manager to join our organization. As an HR Manager, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end talent acquisition, payroll & statutory compliance, employee relations, and HR operations across multiple manufacturing sites and staffing projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

1. Recruit top talent for shop-floor, technical, supervisory and corporate roles (sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, offer negotiation).
2. Work closely with business heads and project managers to understand headcount plans and skills requirements.
3. Manage agency/vendor relationships, campus drives, employee referrals and external sourcing channels.
4. Ensure effective onboarding, induction, documentation and background verification for all hires.

• Payroll & Benefits

1. Process end-to-end payroll processing (monthly payroll cycle), salary calculations, reimbursements, deductions and statutory contributions.
2. Coordinate with payroll vendors/software and validate payroll outputs for accuracy and timeliness.
3. Handle salary structuring, increments, joining/exit settlements, and payroll reconciliations.
4. Ensure employee benefits administration and timely resolution of payroll queries.

• Compliance & Regulatory

1. Ensure statutory compliance across labour laws, PF, ESI, professional tax, and any state-specific regulations relevant to manufacturing and staffing.
2. Maintain accurate employee records and statutory registers; manage timely filings and returns in coordination with vendors/consultants.
3. Support internal and client audits; implement corrective actions and process improvements.

• HR Operations & Employee Relations

1. Administer HR policies, employment contracts, attendance, leave management, shift rosters and contract manpower compliance.
2. Manage grievances, disciplinary actions, and exit interviews; recommend retention and corrective measures.
3. Drive employee engagement initiatives, periodic townhalls, and communication for multi-site teams.
4. Maintain HR MIS — headcount, attrition, absenteeism, cost-per-hire, and other HR dashboards for leadership.

• People Development & Performance

1. Support performance management cycles, promotions, succession planning and training needs identification.

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of progressive HR experience with at least 2–4 years in staffing operations or in HR roles supporting large staffing/manufacturing projects.
• Master's in HR / MBA-HR preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of Indian labour laws, PF, ESI, gratuity, professional tax and compliance for contract manpower.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and popular HRMS/payroll tools (experience coordinating with payroll vendors).
• Strong recruiting experience across blue-collar, technical and mid-level roles — ability to manage high volume hiring.
• Excellent stakeholder management — able to partner with operations, project managers and external vendors.
• Good MS Excel and HR MIS skills; familiarity with ATS/HRMS systems.
• Good communication skills in English and Hindi; comfortable visiting/managing multiple plant sites.
• High attention to detail, ethical integrity, and ability to manage confidential information.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Prior experience working directly for a staffing firm or RPO servicing manufacturing clients.
• Exposure to multi-state operations and handling statutory variations across states.
• Certification in labour law or payroll is a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and take on new challenges. If you are passionate about HR and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your application.