Senior Human Resources Manager

About the Company

IREP is a multidisciplinary management services firm continuously expanding and adding some of the most challenging markets in the world to our capability. We strive to provide and maintain safe working environments that promote efficiency and business success with the minimum risk and in the most cost-effective way. We are an inclusive company that supports and respects our staff and their contribution towards IREP's and our client's goals.

Position Summary

The Senior HR Manager will be responsible for managing the complete employee lifecycle and HR operations across PAN India. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in recruitment, employee relations, statutory compliance, HR administration, workforce transitions, client engagement, and performance management within a multi-location and labour-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for corporate and site-based positions across India.
• Develop sourcing strategies and maintain talent pipelines.
• Coordinate interviews, offer rollouts, and joining formalities.
• Support workforce mobilization for new client sites and projects.

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Ensure seamless onboarding and induction of employees.
• Manage employee records and HR documentation.
• Handle confirmations, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and separations.
• Conduct exit interviews and manage full-and-final settlements.

Statutory Compliance & Payroll Coordination

• Ensure compliance with labour laws and employment regulations.
• Manage PF, ESI, Labour Welfare Fund, Bonus, Gratuity, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with payroll and finance teams for accurate employee processing.
• Liaise with government authorities and compliance consultants when required.

Employee Relations & Grievance Management

• Act as the primary HR contact for employee concerns and grievances.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and welfare programs.
• Ensure timely resolution of disciplinary and workplace issues.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work culture.

Performance Management

• Implement and monitor performance appraisal processes.
• Support managers in goal setting and performance reviews.
• Drive employee development and succession planning initiatives.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs across functions and locations.
• Organize induction, compliance, behavioural, and leadership training programs.
• Track training effectiveness and employee development plans.

Client Engagement & Transitions

• Partner with operations teams during client onboarding and transitions.
• Support workforce deployment for new contracts and mobilizations.
• Participate in client meetings related to manpower, compliance, and HR matters.
• Ensure smooth employee transitions during project expansions and takeovers.

Office Administration

• Oversee office administration and vendor coordination.
• Manage employee facilities and workplace administration activities.
• Support corporate governance and internal policy implementation.

Candidate Profile

Education

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, Personnel Management, or equivalent.
• Additional certifications in Labour Laws or Compliance will be an advantage.

Experience

• 10–15 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience in Facility Management, Security Services, Staffing, Manpower Outsourcing, Hospitality, Logistics, or similar labour-intensive industries preferred.
• Experience handling multi-location or PAN-India HR operations is essential.

Technical Knowledge

• PF, ESI, Labour Laws
• Shops & Establishments Act
• Contract Labour Compliance
• Payroll Processes
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management Systems
• HRMS Platforms

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder and client management capabilities.
• Ability to manage large blue-collar and white-collar workforce populations.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• High level of ownership and execution focus.

Language Requirements

• Mandatory: Fluent in Hindi and English.
• Tamil proficiency preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees across India.

Travel Requirement

• Must be willing and able to travel extensively across India to support operations, audits, client engagements, and workforce transitions.

Compensation

Salary Range : 15 Lakhs – 20 Lakhs per annum (CTC)