Head of Human Resources (HR) - Buildings & Factories

Building a World-Class HR Function in Indian Construction & Contracting

About NCCCL

NCCCL stands as one of India’s premier and most enduring Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies focused purely on buildings and factories construction. Since our inception in 1946, we have built a rich legacy over 78 years, delivering buildings across diverse asset classes, including high rise, residential, commercial, IT parks, malls, pharmaceutical plants, manufacturing facilities, data centers, hospitals, universities, and more.

Our esteemed clientele features some of India's most renowned corporate and consumer brands, including Prestige Group, The Phoenix Group, L&T Realty, Alkem Laboratories, Bagmane Group, Micro Labs, Hindustan Unilever, and Asian Paints. Our commitment to professional management and strong corporate governance sets us apart in the sector.

Role Overview

NCCCL is on a transformative journey to establish a world-class HR function that sets a new benchmark for the Indian construction sector. As Head – HR & Administration, you will lead this charge, shaping and executing a strategic HR vision that aligns with NCCCL’s ambitious growth plans. You will be responsible for designing and implementing end-to-end HR policies, systems, and teams—covering talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, culture building, leadership development, and workforce optimization across both white-collar professionals and our subcontracted labour workforce.

This role is a once-in-a-career opportunity for an experienced HR leader from the buildings and factories contracting/ EPC sector to establish a cutting-edge HR framework that enables scalability, efficiency, and excellence in execution. You will also drive the creation of a Labour Resource Division, ensuring that our projects have a steady, high-quality subcontracted labour workforce to meet site construction demands. If you are a visionary HR professional ready to create lasting impact in one of India's leading construction firms, this is the challenge for you. Mid-senior candidates looking to step up in their career are also encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate domain-specific knowledge of the construction & general contracting sector around sectoral laws, policies, compliances, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership & Organizational Development
• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with NCCCL’s growth objectives
• Establish policies, SOPs, and frameworks for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, succession planning, and organizational culture.
• Set up and manage a best-in-class HR team, defining key HR roles and budgeting for recruitment and HR operations.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Build a structured, proactive hiring function for white-collar professionals (engineers, project managers, finance, etc.)
• Develop an Employer Branding strategy to position NCCCL as a top employer in the construction industry.
• Implement a robust manpower planning model for project sites, ensuring real-time workforce alignment with business needs.

Labour Resource Management & Site HR Operations

• Set up a Labour Resource Department to manage and streamline the recruitment and onboarding of labor subcontractors.
• Drive efficiency in labour availability, compliance, and welfare management to avoid site delays and ensure smooth execution.
• Strengthen compliance and worker safety standards in collaboration with project heads.
• Promote labour contractor and worker wellbeing at site through initiatives and management support.

Performance Management, Culture & Employee Experience

• Develop a performance-driven culture with clear KPIs, career progression paths, and rewards & recognition programs.
• Implement an employee engagement framework that fosters motivation, retention, and organizational alignment.
• Introduce best practices in leadership development and training to build a strong talent pipeline.

HR Compliance, Policies & Digital Transformation

• Ensure full compliance with labour laws, construction industry regulations, and corporate policies.
• Drive the digital transformation of HR processes, implementing modern HRMS tools for automation and efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 15+ years in HR leadership roles within the construction contractor/EPC sector (particularly a contracting company buildings & factories preferred).
• Education: MBA/PGDM in HR, Industrial Relations, or related field from a reputed institute.
• Expertise: Proven track record in setting up and scaling HR teams, policies, and functions from scratch.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of labour laws, compliance, and site-based HR operations.
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to drive organizational change, workforce planning, and HR budgeting at scale.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to engage and influence senior management, site teams, and labor contractors.
• Tech-Savvy: Experience in implementing HR technology, analytics, and automation for workforce management.

Why Join NCCCL?

• Create a Legacy: Build and lead a world-class HR function that transforms the company and sets an industry benchmark.
• High Impact Role: Directly influence business performance, workforce quality, and project execution success.
• Work Across the Spectrum: Oversee HR & Admin across corporate offices, project sites, and labour workforce operations.
• Autonomy & Budget Ownership: Define the HR roadmap, set budgets, and recruit a high-performance HR team.
• Growth & Challenge: Join a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment where innovation and leadership are valued.

This is not just another HR role—it’s a rare opportunity to redefine how HR is done in Indian construction. If you are ready to build a best-in-class HR function from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.