Human Resources Manager

Department – Human Resources

Direct reports - 2 reportees

Job purpose

2017

We are currently looking for a Human Resources (HR) Manager to oversee SeaLead’s HR activities in India. This role will be responsible to look manage the full spectrum of HR activities for 3 locations, primarily in Chennai, Mumbai and Gandidham. This role will be based in Chennai but will require periodical travelling to other branch offices.

Main tasks and responsibilities

1. HR Leadership

• Partner with business leaders to provide HR guidance and solutions to drive performance and growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team to ensure high performance and capability.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for all levels, ensuring timely hiring of qualified candidates.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing needs and develop workforce plans.
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives and talent pipelines.

3. Performance Management

• Oversee the performance appraisal process and ensure alignment with global performance frameworks.
• Support managers in setting KPIs, conducting reviews, and driving a culture of feedback and accountability.

4. Learning & Development

• Identify training needs and develop learning plans.
• Coordinate employee development programs, leadership training, and onboarding initiatives.

5. Compensation & Benefits

• Administer payroll, benefits, and statutory contributions.
• Conduct annual compensation benchmarking and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Ensure internal equity and compliance with company compensation policies.

6. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Promote a positive work environment and handle grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution fairly.
• Plan and execute employee engagement programs and retention strategies.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration.

7. Compliance & Policy Management

• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Review and update HR policies and employee handbooks regularly.

8. HR Operations & Systems

• Oversee HRIS (DarwinBox) systems, data accuracy, and analytics.
• Track HR metrics (attrition, headcount, time-to-fill, etc.) and provide reports to management.
• Drive HR process improvement and automation initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Employee retention and engagement scores.
• Time-to-hire and recruitment efficiency.
• Compliance and audit results.
• Training participation and performance improvement metrics.
• HR process efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Key interactions (Internal | External)

External: Governmental Authorities | Recruitment Companies | Administrative Vendors

Internal: Employees

Language requirements

English

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration.
• 8–10 years of HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Prior experience in maritime industry (Liner Shipping) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in a multinational or multi-location environment preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS (DarwinBox) tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.