HR Manager O&M Vizhinjam Port

Navin Group is a diversified business house with a rich legacy of 40+ years, built on trust, discipline, and innovation.

With ventures spanning logistics, infrastructure, trading, and sportswear, the Group has consistently grown by focusing on long-term value creation.

We are looking for an experienced & dynamic self starter HR leader who can lead the site's HR Operations for our O&M Vertical at Adani Vizhinjam Port.

A. ROLE PURPOSE

Lead the full HR & Admin function at the Vizhinjam Port O&M project.

Owner of recruitment, payroll, attendance, compliance, client coordination, billing data, pass management, and HR operations.

B. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recruitment & Manpower Planning

Maintain required manpower strength across shifts

Recruitment for all levels: labour, operators, technicians, supervisors, engineers, managers

Salary negotiation, onboarding, documentation, ID cards, PPE, joining kits

Vendor coordination for contract manpower

2. Attendance, Payroll & Compliance

Biometric attendance, muster roll, overtime approvals

Payroll via HRMS/payroll software

PF, ESIC, welfare, labour licenses, statutory filings

Vendor compliance & audit readiness

Salary appraisals, performance records & confirmations

3. Port Pass, Kronos & Documentation

Manage port entry passes, renewals & approvals

Kronos data entry, database updates, and MIS

Handling of ID cards, police verification, medicals

Maintain all records for audits & client checks

4. Billing & Finance Coordination

Create monthly billing sheets based on attendance, OT & deployment

Submit documentation for invoice approval

Coordinate with finance for payment follow-ups

Maintain receivables MIS

5. Client Coordination & Site Representation

Single point HR contact for port officials

Attend review meetings, handle HR-related queries

Strong documentation & reporting discipline

Maintain a professional, presentable image

6. General HR Operations

Grievance handling, discipline, counselling

Training & safety compliance

Employee welfare & engagement

Small HR/Admin team management (02 members)

C. CANDIDATE PROFILE

1015+ years in HR operations

Must have managed large contract manpower (200+)

O&M / port / terminal / logistics / EPC / industrial / manufacturing experience

Advanced Excel + HRMS/hardware proficiency (biometric, HRIS, payroll, Kronos)

Fluent in English + Malayalam

High ownership, accurate documentation, and client-facing confidence

Able to work independently without a large support team