Human Resources Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai & Vashi, Navi Mumbai (On-site; regular travel between

locations)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 69 years (at least 23 years in a lead/managerial HR role)

CTC: 10 - 14LPA

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Head HR / Management (Arcot Group)

About the Role

The HR Manager will lead the HR function for Arcot Group across both offices, with primary

responsibility for Compensation & Benefits, HR Compliance, HR Operations, and managing

the HR team. The role is both strategic and hands-on, ensuring that HR practices are

compliant, efficient, data-driven, and aligned with business goals.

This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who can design structures and policies,

manage stakeholders, and lead an HR team while still being closely involved in critical HR

operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compensation & Benefits Strategy & Governance

Own the overall Compensation & Benefits framework for Arcot Group in alignment

with business and market benchmarks.

Oversee and approve monthly compensation inputs (salary structures, CTC

breakdowns, allowances, variable pay, reimbursements) prepared by the HR

Executive / team.

Review payroll reports, validate data, and ensure error-free and timely salary

processing in coordination with Finance.

Design, implement, and periodically review increment structures, salary bands,

and bonus structures ensuring fairness, internal equity, and compliance.

Lead negotiations for compensation during offers, internal moves, corrections, and

retention cases, in line with defined salary architecture.

Oversee the management of employee benefits including PF, ESIC, Gratuity,

Insurance, Bonus, and leave policies; periodically review vendors and benefit

structures.

Conduct and drive periodic internal audits of compensation & benefits to ensure

alignment with labour laws and company policies.

2. HR Compliance, Policies & Audit Ownership

Own end-to-end statutory compliance for HR (PF, ESIC, PT, Shops &

Establishments, Bonus Act, Gratuity, etc.) across all locations.

Liaise with labour consultants, auditors, and government authorities; ensure all

filings, inspections, and responses are completed on time.

Draft, review, implement, and periodically update HR policies, SOPs, and employee

handbook in consultation with Management.

Drive HR policy communication, training, and adherence across all departments.

Own POSH policy implementation, IC coordination, periodic awareness sessions,

and statutory documentation.

Lead HR audits (internal & external), ensure closure of observations, and build

robust controls around HR processes and documentation.

3. HR Operations & HRMS Oversight

Oversee HRMS (e.g., GreytHR) configuration, workflows, and data integrity for

attendance, leave, and employee records.

Ensure standardized HR operations across both locations joining, ID creation,

probation confirmations, letters, status changes, etc.

Define and monitor TATs and SLAs for key HR processes (onboarding, letters, F&F,

query resolution, etc.).

Build HR dashboards and MIS for management: headcount, attrition, hiring,

overtime, cost of labour, leave utilization, compliance status, etc.

4. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Leadership

Partner with business leaders to understand manpower plans and close positions

within agreed timelines.

Guide and support the HR Executive / Recruiters on sourcing, screening, and

managing the candidate pipeline.

Approve job descriptions, offers, and compensation fitment for new hires.

Ensure structured onboarding and induction experience across roles and

locations, with clear checklists and ownership.

5. Employee Lifecycle, Engagement & ER

Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle onboarding, confirmation, transfers, role

changes, performance-linked changes, and exits.

Ensure consistent and fair handling of employee grievances, disciplinary issues,

and conflict resolution; manage sensitive cases directly.

Drive employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, communication

forums, and culture-building efforts across teams.

Review exit interviews, identify trends, and recommend actions to Management to

reduce unwanted attrition.

6. HR Team Management & Stakeholder Collaboration

Lead and manage the HR team (HR Executive(s), recruiters, coordinators)

including work allocation, mentoring, performance management, and capability

building.

Set clear KRAs/KPIs for the HR team and monitor performance against defined

standards and timelines.

Conduct regular 1:1s and reviews with team members to maintain quality and

consistency in HR service delivery.

Act as a key HR business partner for Founders/Management and department

heads, providing data-backed insights and recommendations.

Collaborate closely with Finance, Admin, and IT for seamless payroll, facilities, and

HR operations.

7. HR Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Use HR data and analytics to provide insights on cost, productivity, attrition,

engagement, and compliance.

Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement in HR processes,

systems, and policies.

Evaluate and recommend HR tools/automation opportunities that can improve

efficiency and employee experience.

Key Skills & Requirements

Postgraduate degree (MBA / PGDM in HR preferred); a strong graduate profile in

HR / Commerce / related fields may be considered with relevant experience.

69 years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to C&B, HR

compliance, and HR operations, including at least 23 years in a supervisory or

managerial role.

Deep understanding of Indian labour laws, statutory compliances, and HR best

practices for SMEs / growing organizations.

Strong hands-on experience with HRMS platforms (GreytHR preferred), MS Excel

(VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and HR reporting.

Proven experience in managing payroll inputs, audit readiness, and handling

labour/statutory queries.

Demonstrated ability to lead small HR teams, manage stakeholders, and handle

sensitive employee relations matters.

Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.

High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and ownership.

Why Join Arcot Group

Lead the HR function for a growing, multi-location organization with direct visibility

to Management.

Opportunity to shape Compensation, Compliance, and People Operations

frameworks from the ground up.

A culture that values transparency, compliance, and continuous learning, with room

for career growth.