Job Description – Senior Manager – Human Resources
Location: Mumbai
Work Mode: Full-Time, Onsite
Experience: 12–18 Years
Department: Human Resources
Reporting To: CHRO / CEO / Director
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Senior Manager – Human Resources to lead and manage the organization's HR functions while aligning people strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HR business partnering, workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management, employee engagement, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR operations.
The candidate will play a key role in strengthening HR processes, building a high-performance work culture, developing employee capabilities, and ensuring effective implementation of HR policies and practices. Experience in the furnishing, furniture, manufacturing, retail, or allied industries will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy & Business Partnering
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and business requirements.
- Partner with senior management and department heads to understand workforce requirements and provide HR solutions.
- Support organizational development, workforce restructuring, and change management initiatives.
- Drive HR initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and employee productivity.
2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment activities across different functions and business levels.
- Develop workforce planning strategies to ensure timely hiring and optimum manpower utilization.
- Partner with business leaders to identify current and future talent requirements.
- Build talent pipelines and strengthen internal talent mobility.
3. Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Develop and implement talent management and succession planning frameworks.
- Identify high-potential employees and support leadership development initiatives.
- Drive learning and development programs to enhance employee capabilities.
- Establish career development and internal growth opportunities.
4. Performance Management
- Manage the annual performance appraisal and review process.
- Develop and monitor KPIs, KRAs, and performance evaluation frameworks.
- Work with department heads to improve employee performance and accountability.
- Implement performance improvement plans wherever required.
5. Compensation & Benefits
- Manage compensation structures, salary benchmarking, annual increments, and incentive programs.
- Ensure internal pay equity and market competitiveness.
- Oversee employee benefits, insurance, payroll coordination, and compensation-related processes.
6. Employee Engagement & Industrial Relations
- Drive employee engagement, retention, and employee satisfaction initiatives.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven organizational culture.
- Strengthen employee communication and internal HR initiatives.
7. HR Operations & Statutory Compliance
- Oversee HR operations, employee lifecycle management, HR policies, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory regulations.
- Coordinate with payroll and administration teams for smooth HR operations.
- Maintain HR MIS, dashboards, workforce reports, and employee records.
8. HR Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive HR process automation and HRIS implementation or optimization.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR efficiency and employee experience.
- Develop standardized HR policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 3–5 years in a Senior Managerial or HR leadership role.
- Strong experience in HR strategy, HR business partnering, and workforce planning.
- Expertise in talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, and employee retention.
- Hands-on experience in performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement.
- Good understanding of labour laws, statutory compliance, employee relations, and HR operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple HR functions independently and work closely with senior management.
Preferred Qualifications (Good-to-Have)
- Experience in the furnishing, furniture, manufacturing, retail, or interior solutions industry.
- Experience in organizational development and change management.
- Exposure to HRIS implementation and HR process automation.
- Experience managing a diverse workforce across corporate offices, manufacturing units, warehouses, and sales locations.
- Strong understanding of leadership development and succession planning.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
- Leadership & Team Management
- Workforce Planning
- Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Performance Management
- Compensation & Benefits
- Labour Law & Statutory Compliance
- HR Operations & Process Excellence
- Stakeholder Management
Work Culture & Expectations
The organization offers a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment where HR plays a critical role in business success. The Senior Manager – Human Resources will be expected to take ownership of HR functions, work closely with leadership, strengthen people processes, and contribute towards building a productive and engaged workforce.
Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹2,400,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
