Manager HR & Operations

Key Responsibility Area – HR Operations Manager (Construction Industry)

1. Workforce Planning & Deployment

• Collaborate with project managers to forecast manpower needs across multiple sites.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of skilled and unskilled labor, engineers, and site staff.
• Coordinate deployment, transfer, and release of workers based on project lifecycle.
• HR Operations Management – End-to-end handling of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, exit)

2. HR Policy Implementation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, industry regulations, and internal HR policies.
• Manage audits and documentation for legal compliance (e.g., labor licenses, contract labor records).
• Liaise with government agencies and ensure all statutory obligations (ESI, PF, CLRA, etc.) are met.

3. Payroll & Attendance Management

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple project sites.
• Implement biometric or digital attendance systems to track daily attendance and overtime.
• Manage wage registers and salary disbursement for both direct and contract employees.

4. Contract Labor Management

• Manage relationships with labor contractors and ensure adherence to labor laws.
• Monitor and verify contractor compliance with safety, wage, and working condition norms.
• Conduct regular audits of contractor documentation and workforce data.

5. Employee Relations & Grievance Redressal

• Address worker grievances and resolve disputes promptly.
• Conduct disciplinary investigations in coordination with site managers.
• Foster positive labor relations, especially in unionized environments.

6. Safety, Health & Welfare

• Support the HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) team to enforce safety training and PPE compliance.
• Monitor worker welfare, including housing, sanitation, and canteen facilities.
• Ensure implementation of wellness programs and awareness campaigns at sites.

7. Training & Development

• Identify skill gaps and coordinate training for site staff and labor (technical, safety, behavioral).
• Track training attendance and effectiveness; maintain training records.
• Develop leadership pipeline by training supervisors and junior managers.

8. HR Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS systems.
• Generate regular HR dashboards and reports (turnover, absenteeism, productivity).
• Ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance in all HR documentation.

9. Performance Management

• Support site managers in setting KPIs and reviewing performance of field and support staff.
• Coordinate appraisal cycles, promotions, and performance improvement plans.

10. Site-Level HR Support

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR matters at project sites.
• Regularly visit sites to assess employee morale and operational issues.
• Ensure a consistent HR presence across geographically dispersed sites

11.Administrative & Documentation Skills

• Documentation Management – Maintaining accurate employee files, contract labor registers, statutory returns, etc.
• Policy Drafting & Implementation – Drafting site-specific HR policies (leave, discipline, welfare).
• Record Keeping – Ensuring timely updates to registers, muster rolls, wage sheets, and compliance documents.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in HR
• Minimum experience of 10 years in HR, with at least 5 years in an operational or managerial role.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or field-based industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, safety compliance, and workforce management.
• HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/PHR) are advantageous

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹750,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources management: 10 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Preferred)

Work Location: In person