Senior HR Manager

Job Description – Senior Manager (HR)   Position Title: Senior Manager – HR Department: Human Resources Reporting To: Managing Director Location: CAIT EduSys Pvt. Ltd. Head Office (with occasional site visits) Employment Type: Full-time     Role Purpose   The Senior Manager – HR will be responsible for leading and managing the entire HR function at CAIT EduSys Pvt. Ltd. This includes strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, learning & development, and performance management. The role demands a proactive HR leader who can align people practices with CAIT’s vision of “Developing Skills, Fostering Careers, Building Nation!”     Key Responsibilities   📌 HR Strategy & Leadership   ·      Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and practices aligned with CAIT’s business objectives. ·      Serve as a strategic HR partner to leadership, contributing to organizational growth and transformation. ·      Lead the HR team and ensure delivery of all core HR functions.   📌 Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning   ·      Drive end-to-end recruitment for white-collar and blue-collar manpower requirements. ·      Forecast workforce needs and build a strong talent pipeline. ·      Build partnerships with institutions, job boards, and agencies to attract skilled talent.   📌 Employee Lifecycle Management   ·      Oversee onboarding, induction, and smooth integration of employees. ·      Drive employee engagement, retention, and welfare programs. ·      Design career progression frameworks for different levels (blue-collar, field staff, managers, leadership).   📌 Performance Management & Development   ·      Implement structured appraisal systems with KRAs/KPIs. ·      Ensure regular performance reviews, feedback, and coaching. ·      Identify training needs and implement learning & development programs across all levels.   📌 Compliance & Policies   ·      Ensure statutory compliance (labor laws, PF, ESIC, gratuity, shops & establishment, etc.). ·      Maintain updated HR policies, employee handbook, and grievance redressal systems. ·      Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and legal authorities where required.   📌 Culture & Engagement   ·      Foster a positive work culture that reflects CAIT’s values. ·      Drive recognition programs, employee satisfaction surveys, and internal communication. ·      Handle disciplinary cases with fairness and transparency.   📌 Data, MIS & Analytics   ·      Maintain HR dashboards, workforce analytics, and attrition reports. ·      Present HR insights and recommendations to leadership for decision-making. ·      Ensure accurate HR documentation and digitization of HR records.     Key Requirements ✅ Education & Experience   ·      MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent. ·      10–15 years of HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior managerial role. ·      Exposure to manpower services, education, training, or workforce-intensive industries is highly preferred.   ✅ Skills & Competencies   ·      Strong leadership and team management skills. ·      Deep knowledge of HR best practices, policies, and statutory compliances. ·      Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. ·      Analytical mindset with ability to leverage HR metrics and data. ·      Ability to handle both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day operations effectively.