Human Resources Manager

Location: Kalady (Head Office), Ernakulam, Kerala

Industry: Construction

Experience: More than 5 years

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations across multiple construction sites. This role requires strong expertise in statutory compliance, industrial relations, and people management in a field-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Compliance & Industrial Relations

Ensure end-to-end compliance with Indian Labour Laws including Contract Labour Act, PF, ESI, and other applicable statutes across all project sites. Handle audits, inspections, filings, and liaison with authorities.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Lead recruitment strategies for engineers, site staff, and large-scale blue-collar hiring. Coordinate manpower planning with project and operations teams.

Industrial Relations & Grievance Management

Act as the primary HR contact for labour relations. Handle disputes, negotiations, disciplinary actions, and grievance redressal to maintain a stable work environment.

HR Operations & Payroll Oversight

Oversee HR administration, attendance validation from sites, payroll coordination, and complete employee lifecycle management.

HR Strategy & Site Engagement

Bridge HR policies with on-ground realities. Regularly visit sites to strengthen engagement, compliance, and performance.

Qualifications

MBA, MHRM or PGDM in HR preferred

More than 5 years of core HR experience, preferably in Construction, Infrastructure, or Manufacturing

Strong practical knowledge of statutory compliance and labour laws

Excellent communication skills in English and Malayalam andHindi

Ideal Candidate

Compliance-driven and people-focused

Confident in handling field teams and labour issues

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Willing to travel extensively across project sites