We are hiring an experienced HR Manager to run endtoend HR for projects and the corporate office. You will own recruitment, labour relations, statutory compliance, payroll oversight, performance management, L&D, and HR systems to support fast, safe project delivery. Key responsibilities Talent acquisition Plan, source, interview, and onboard site and office roles; manage offers and induction. Employee relations Resolve grievances, manage disciplinary matters, and maintain a positive work culture across sites. Statutory compliance Ensure PF, ESI, Contract Labour, Shops & Establishment and other labour law compliance. Payroll oversight Manage payroll process and vendor payroll audits to ensure accuracy and timely payments. Site HR operations Run muster, attendance systems, shift rosters, leave planning, and subcontractor labour coordination. Performance management Implement performance cycles, KPIs, promotions, and rewards. Learning & development Design and deliver skill, safety, and behavioural trainings with project teams. HR systems & reporting Maintain HRMIS data integrity and produce monthly people dashboards for leadership. Stakeholder partnership Work with procurement, finance, and project teams on manpower forecasting and productivity metrics. HR administration Manage background checks, appointment and exit processes, and maintain compliant HR records. Qualifications Education Degree in HR, Business Administration or related discipline; MBA (HR) preferred. Experience 6 10 years total HR experience with 3 5 years in construction, civil contracting, infrastructure, or other projectdriven industries. Regulatory knowledge Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and site labour management. Skills and behaviours Comfortable working in fastpaced, onsite environments; willing to travel frequently to project locations. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Hindi ; knowledge of local languages is an advantage. Datadriven mindset; proficient with Excel and HR dashboards. High integrity, pragmatic problem solver, handson operator, and collaborative leader. Success metrics (6 12 months) Reduce timetofill for critical site roles by 30% . Maintain 5% payroll errors and 100% ontime statutory filings . Lower attrition for office roles and reduce unplanned site absenteeism. Implement basic HRMIS and deliver a monthly HR dashboard to leadership. Compensation and benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Travel allowance and site visit reimbursements. Statutory benefits: PF, ESI, and other mandated benefits. Performance bonus linked to recruitment, compliance, and people metrics. Location and travel Base: Jammu office. Travel: Frequent travel to project sites across Jammu & Kashmir and neighbouring regions as required.