Senior HR / People Manager – Real Estate (Mumbai)

Company Description

Mirchandani Group is one of India's most reputable real estate developers, recognized for its commitment to quality, trust, and innovation. With a presence across major cities including Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Indore, and Bhopal, the group has developed world-class residential and commercial properties. Known for offering exceptional amenities, thoughtful planning, and prime locations, Mirchandani Group is dedicated to creating vibrant and spacious living spaces that enhance quality of life. The company’s philosophy prioritizes delivering uncompromised living experiences through well-designed homes.

Role Description & Responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior HR / People Manager who can combine people judgment, organisational maturity, and strong communication with hands-on ownership of HR operations.

This role goes beyond administration and requires comfort with screening, restructuring, difficult conversations, and leadership support.

Key responsibilities include:

People & Capability

• Lead first-level screening and evaluation of candidates across functions (construction, design, commercial, admin)
• Conduct structured HR screening calls and support leadership in hiring decisions
• Identify role mismatches early and support probation reviews and corrections
• Act as a thought partner to leadership on people capability and team structure

HR Operations & Admin

• Oversee payroll, attendance, compliance, HR documentation, and contracts
• Either manage or absorb the existing HR/admin function
• Ensure strong HR hygiene and process discipline across the organisation

Leadership Support & Change Management

• Support leadership during organisational changes, restructuring, and exits
• Handle terminations and sensitive conversations firmly, respectfully, and professionally
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and consistency in people decisions
• Act as a professional buffer between leadership and teams when required

Culture & Professionalism

• Help build a performance-oriented, low-drama work environment
• Set boundaries around behaviour, communication, and professionalism
• Support managers (especially new leaders) in handling people issues effectively

Qualifications and Ideal Profile

• 10+ years of HR experience, preferably in real estate, construction, EPC, or infrastructure
• Strong experience handling mid-to-senior level roles, not just junior hiring
• Excellent spoken and written English communication (critical for this role)
• Mature, calm, and confident personality with the ability to command respect
• Comfortable with authority, ambiguity, and change
• High discretion, emotional intelligence, and professional boundaries
• Mumbai-based, with familiarity with local talent markets

We are especially keen to hear from senior women professionals who have led HR in execution-heavy or project driven organizations.

Why this role is different

• Direct access to senior leadership
• Real authority, not a clerical HR role
• Opportunity to shape the people function before scale
• Long-term growth with a developer-led organisation