Manager - Human Resource

Manager – Human Resources
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Experience: 10–15 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Industry: PEB / Prefabricated Construction / Manufacturing / Engineering / Project-Based Business
Work Mode: On-site
Compensation: ₹10–12 LPA, depending on experience, capability and fit
About the Role
We are hiring a Manager – Human Resources for a growing organization operating across its corporate office, factory and multiple project sites.
This is a hands-on HR leadership role for an experienced HR professional who can independently manage the HR function, take people-related decisions, advise senior management and build practical HR systems and processes.
The role will work closely with the CEO and business/function heads and will have ownership across the employee lifecycle — from manpower planning and recruitment to performance management, employee relations, retention and HR systems.
This is not a recruitment-only or HR administration role.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Manpower Planning
Drive HR planning in line with business and manpower requirements.
Work with the CEO and business heads on organization structure, manpower requirements and people-related decisions.
Identify workforce gaps and recommend appropriate solutions.
Management Advisory & Decision-Making
Act as the HR advisor to the CEO and senior management.
Independently handle routine employee-related decisions within company policies.
Advise management on employee performance, grievances, disciplinary matters, retention, promotions, increments and role changes.
Handle sensitive and difficult employee situations with maturity, fairness and confidentiality.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Lead recruitment across corporate, factory and project/site requirements.
Manage critical and senior-level hiring.
Strengthen selection, onboarding and induction processes.
Performance Management
Drive KRA/KPI frameworks, performance reviews, probation and confirmation processes.
Manage PIP and performance-related interventions.
Ensure accountability and performance discipline across teams.
Employee Relations & Retention
Handle employee grievances, conflicts and disciplinary matters.
Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
Maintain a healthy balance between employee concerns and business requirements.
HR Policies, Processes & Systems
Build, implement and improve HR policies, SOPs and processes.
Strengthen employee lifecycle processes from onboarding to exit.
Ensure consistency of HR practices across office, factory and project locations.
HR MIS & Reporting
Prepare and maintain HR MIS and management dashboards.
Track manpower, attrition, hiring, performance and other key HR metrics.
Provide meaningful HR insights to management.
Factory & Project-Site HR
Regularly interact with factory and project sites.
Support manpower planning, employee relations and HR processes at operational locations.
Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies across locations.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an HR professional with:
10–15 years of progressive HR Generalist / HR Leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in independent HR decision-making
Experience advising CEO / promoters / business heads
Strong exposure to manpower planning, recruitment, performance management, employee relations and retention
Experience handling grievances, disciplinary matters and difficult employee situations
Hands-on experience with KRA/KPI, appraisal, probation, confirmation and PIP
Experience across corporate office + factory/plant/project/site environments
Strong HR MIS and reporting capabilities
Good understanding of HR policies and applicable labour/statutory requirements
Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience
Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:
Application Question(s):
How many years of experience do you have as a HR Generalist/HR Manager, with responsibility beyond recruitment and HR administration?
Have you personally built, implemented or significantly improved HR processes/systems in your current or previous organization?
Do you have hands-on experience do you have with KRA/KPI setting, performance reviews, probation/confirmation and PIPs?
In your current role, whom did you report to directly?
Have you personally managed blue-collar factory workers or contract labour in a manufacturing/industrial setup?

Work Location: In person

Work arrangement
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