AGM / GM- HR (Real Estate Exp Must)

We are looking for an experienced AGM / GM HR to lead and manage HR operations for a growing real estate development organization. The ideal candidate should have strong exposure to HR compliance, payroll, labour laws, employee relations, HR operations, and workforce management, preferably within the real estate/construction/developer industry.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Lead end-to-end HR operations across corporate office and project/site teams.
• Manage employee lifecycle including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, separation and full & final settlement.
• Develop and implement HR policies, processes and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Partner with business heads and site leadership on manpower and employee-related matters.

Payroll Management

• Manage and oversee monthly payroll processing for employees and site workforce.
• Ensure accurate attendance, leave, deductions, incentives, reimbursements and salary inputs.
• Coordinate with Finance/Payroll teams for timely salary processing.
• Handle payroll-related employee queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure payroll processes are aligned with applicable statutory requirements.

Compliance & Labour Laws

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of EPF, ESIC, PT, LWF, Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages, Contract Labour Act, Shops & Establishments Act, BOCW Act and other applicable regulations.
• Manage statutory registrations, renewals, returns, records and documentation.
• Coordinate with labour authorities, consultants and statutory auditors whenever required.
• Ensure compliance across project sites, contractors and manpower agencies.
• Conduct periodic HR compliance audits and identify gaps with corrective actions.

Contract Labour / Site HR

• Manage compliance and HR processes for contractual workforce deployed at construction/project sites.
• Monitor contractor compliance, attendance, wages, statutory contributions and documentation.
• Ensure proper maintenance of labour registers and statutory records.
• Coordinate with project/site teams to ensure adherence to labour and safety-related requirements.

Employee Relations

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace issues.
• Manage warning letters, show-cause notices, disciplinary actions and separation cases.
• Support management in maintaining a positive and professional work environment.

HR MIS & Reporting

• Prepare and present HR dashboards and MIS covering headcount, attrition, payroll, manpower cost, attendance, hiring and compliance.
• Provide HR analytics and insights to senior management for decision-making.
• Ensure HRMS data accuracy and process automation wherever possible.

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification.
• 15+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably with a real estate developer or construction organization.
• Strong hands-on experience in payroll and statutory compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory regulations.
• Experience managing both corporate and project/site HR operations will be preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and employee relations skills.
• Good communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently manage HR operations and compliance functions.

Key Skills -

HR Operations | Payroll | Statutory Compliance | Labour Laws | BOCW | Contract Labour | Employee Relations | HR MIS | HRMS | Policy & Process | Site HR | Workforce Management

Candidate Preference:

Candidates currently working with or having prior experience in Real Estate Developer / Construction will be preferred.

Thank you!