Human Resources Manager Job Description

• Lead end-to-end HR operations for India, including onboarding, background verification, employee data management, confirmations, transfers, exits, and full and final settlements.
• Administer payroll inputs, benefits, statutory deductions such as PF, ESI, gratuity, bonus, LWF, and professional tax, and coordinate with payroll and finance vendors for accurate and timely processing.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, Shops and Establishments, PF, ESI, gratuity, POSH, minimum wages, and other applicable regulations; maintain statutory registers, returns, and audit-ready documentation.
• Manage HRIS/HRMS data integrity, employee records, reporting, dashboards, and HR analytics to support decision-making and statutory reporting.
• Own employee lifecycle processes, HR policies, employee handbooks, and process SOPs; review and update policies in line with business and legal changes.
• Partner with business leaders as an HRBP for assigned functions on workforce planning, performance management, talent reviews, and organization design.
• Drive annual engagement surveys, pulse surveys, action planning, employee connect programs, and recognition initiatives to improve employee experience and retention.
• Design and administer benefits, health checkups, insurance, employee assistance programs, canteen and transport services, and other employee services.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary processes, investigations, and conflict resolution with fairness, confidentiality, and legal compliance.
• Lead DEI initiatives, accessibility and inclusion programs, diversity metrics, and reporting; foster a culture of belonging and equal opportunity.
• Coordinate performance management cycles, goal setting, appraisals, promotions, and manager enablement; support talent development and succession planning.
• Manage vendor relationships for background verification, benefits, payroll, temporary staffing, training, and employee services; track SLAs and costs.
• Support recruitment and internal mobility for assigned roles, including manpower planning, job descriptions, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Develop and deliver HR compliance training, POSH awareness, code of conduct, and manager capability programs.
• Prepare HR MIS, attrition analysis, headcount reports, cost reports, and compliance dashboards for leadership.
• Handle employee queries, HR helpdesk, and case management within agreed TAT; improve HR service delivery and employee communication.
• Support internal, statutory, ISO, and client audits; risk assessments; and corrective action plans for HR processes.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, health and safety, workplace safety committees, and statutory reporting as applicable.
• Manage HR budgets, vendor invoices, and cost optimization for HR operations.
• Lead or support HR projects such as HRIS implementation, policy harmonization, process automation, and merger integration.
• Coach managers on people issues, performance improvement plans, and employee engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee data and ensure data privacy compliance.
• Collaborate with global and regional HR teams and shared services to align processes and share best practices.

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Demand for HR Managers with strong HR operations, compliance, and HR technology skills remains steady across industries in India. As organizations scale, digitize HR, and face complex labour regulations, professionals who combine process excellence, analytics, and employee experience are highly valued. Growth is strongest in IT/services, manufacturing, BFSI, healthcare, e-commerce, and shared services. Hybrid work, DEI, wellbeing, and statutory audits are expanding the scope. HR Managers can move into senior HR, HRBP, people operations leadership, or HR director roles. Upskilling in HRIS, HR analytics, and employment law improves mobility and pay.

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