Human Resources Manager

Location: Kalady (Head Office), Ernakulam, Kerala

Industry: Construction 

Experience: More than 5 years

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations across multiple construction sites. This role requires strong expertise in statutory compliance, industrial relations, and people management in a field-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Compliance & Industrial Relations

• Ensure end-to-end compliance with Indian Labour Laws including Contract Labour Act, PF, ESI, and other applicable statutes across all project sites. Handle audits, inspections, filings, and liaison with authorities.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment strategies for engineers, site staff, and large-scale blue-collar hiring. Coordinate manpower planning with project and operations teams.

Industrial Relations & Grievance Management

• Act as the primary HR contact for labour relations. Handle disputes, negotiations, disciplinary actions, and grievance redressal to maintain a stable work environment.

HR Operations & Payroll Oversight

• Oversee HR administration, attendance validation from sites, payroll coordination, and complete employee lifecycle management.

HR Strategy & Site Engagement

• Bridge HR policies with on-ground realities. Regularly visit sites to strengthen engagement, compliance, and performance.

Qualifications

• MBA, MHRM or PGDM in HR preferred

• More than 5 years of core HR experience, preferably in Construction, Infrastructure, or Manufacturing

• Strong practical knowledge of statutory compliance and labour laws

• Excellent communication skills in English and Malayalam and Hindi

Ideal Candidate

• Compliance-driven and people-focused

• Confident in handling field teams and labour issues

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills

• Willing to travel extensively across project sites