HR & Administration

JobItUs; Ahmedabad District; Hybrid; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in India seeks a Head – HR & Administration to lead HR and administration across corporate offices and project sites.

The role requires strategic HR leadership, manpower planning, payroll, compliance, and facilities management to support timely project execution.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR, or Masters/Bachelors in HR or related field required.
• Experience in HR operations, payroll, compliance, and multi-location management is preferred.
• Experience in real estate/construction or multi-location organisations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and systems aligned with business objectives.
• Manage manpower planning and recruitment for corporate, sales, engineering, project, and support functions.
• Coordinate with business heads to identify manpower requirements and close vacancies within agreed timelines.
• Oversee payroll processing, attendance, and HR operations across locations.
• Manage onboarding, transfers, promotions, appraisals, and separations; maintain employee records.
• Coordinate training and development to meet organizational requirements.
• Monitor performance-management and appraisal systems; advise on HR policies and workplace rules.

Skills

HR operations

People management

Policy development

Recruitment & staffing

Employee relations

Performance management

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR, or Master's/Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Tools

HRMS/HRIS

Job description

Job Description – Head of HR & Administration

Position: Head – Human Resources & Administration

Industry: Real Estate / Construction / Property Development

Department: Human Resources & Administration

Reports To: Managing Director / CEO / Director – Operations

Location: Corporate Office with regular project-site visits

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Human Resources and Administration functions across the corporate office and all real estate project sites, ensuring effective manpower management, employee engagement, statutory compliance, workplace administration, employee welfare, facilities management, and efficient administrative operations. The role will provide strategic HR leadership while ensuring smooth day-to-day administrative functioning across offices, sales galleries, sample flats, project offices, labor camps, and other company facilities.

Key Responsibilities

A. Human Resources Management

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and systems aligned with business objectives.
• Manage manpower planning and recruitment for corporate, sales, engineering, project, and support functions.
• Coordinate with business heads to identify manpower requirements and close vacancies within agreed timelines.
• Manage onboarding, induction, transfers, promotions, confirmations, and employee separation processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Establish and monitor performance-management and appraisal systems.
• Support management in organization structure, manpower budgeting, and succession planning.
• Develop employee engagement, retention, welfare, and grievance-management initiatives.
• Coordinate training and development programs based on organizational requirements.
• Advise management on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and workplace policies.
• Ensure effective communication of HR policies and company procedures across all locations.

B. Payroll, Attendance & HR Operations

• Oversee attendance and leave management across corporate and project locations.
• Coordinate monthly payroll processing with Finance/payroll teams.
• Ensure accurate employee master data, salary inputs, deductions, incentives, and statutory contributions.
• Monitor attendance of site employees, sales teams, security, housekeeping, drivers, and other support staff.
• Implement and monitor HRMS/attendance-management systems.
• Ensure timely completion of employee documentation and statutory records.

C. Labour & Site Workforce Administration

• Manage administration of labor camps and workforce facilities at project sites.
• Ensure adequate sanitation, drinking water, electricity, accommodation, housekeeping, and welfare facilities.
• Coordinate with project teams and contractors regarding manpower deployment and workforce administration.
• Monitor compliance relating to contract labor and applicable labor requirements.
• Conduct periodic inspections of labor camps and site welfare facilities.
• Address workforce grievances and coordinate resolution with project management and contractors.

D. Facility & Office Administration

• Manage corporate office, project offices, sales galleries, sample flats, and other company facilities.
• Oversee housekeeping, security, reception, pantry/catering, maintenance, utilities, and general office services.
• Ensure uninterrupted power backup, water supply, internet/communication facilities, and essential infrastructure.
• Manage office transport and vehicle requirements.
• Establish administrative SOPs and service standards across locations.
• Ensure offices and project facilities maintain professional standards suitable for employees and customers.

E. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage procurement of non-construction items such as office equipment, IT hardware, stationery, PPE, uniforms, signage, furniture, and administrative supplies.
• Identify and evaluate vendors and service providers.
• Negotiate commercial terms, service agreements, and annual contracts.
• Monitor vendor performance, service quality, costs, and contract renewals.
• Maintain an approved vendor database and ensure proper documentation.
• Work with Finance and Procurement teams to maintain appropriate controls over administrative expenditure.

F. Fixed Asset & Inventory Management

• Maintain records of company assets across corporate and project locations.
• Implement asset tagging, verification, transfer, and disposal procedures.
• Conduct periodic physical verification of fixed assets and administrative inventory.
• Control issuance and return of company assets such as laptops, mobile phones, furniture, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Coordinate disposal of obsolete assets and scrap in accordance with company policy and applicable environmental requirements.

G. Documentation & Records Management

• Establish secure physical and digital document-management systems.
• Ensure proper custody and accessibility of important company, property, project, employee, vendor, insurance, and administrative records.
• Coordinate post-sales administrative documentation where applicable, including allotment letters, agreements, registration documentation, and customer records.
• Maintain confidentiality and controlled access to sensitive documents.
• Ensure proper document retention, archiving, and retrieval systems.

H. Statutory Compliance & Government Liaison

• Coordinate administrative statutory compliances applicable to corporate offices and project locations.
• Liaise with municipal authorities and other local government departments for utilities and administrative permissions.
• Coordinate trade licenses, fire-safety requirements/NOCs, pollution-related permissions, and other applicable approvals.
• Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely renewals.
• Coordinate with legal, project, finance, and external consultants wherever specialized statutory advice is required.
• Maintain proper records of licenses, approvals, inspections, notices, and renewals.

I. Employee Welfare, Safety & Workplace Standards

• Promote a safe, professional, and employee-friendly workplace.
• Coordinate with relevant teams on workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and employee welfare.
• Ensure appropriate facilities for employees at corporate and project locations.
• Support implementation of applicable workplace policies, including prevention of harassment and employee grievance mechanisms.
• Coordinate with site management regarding worker welfare and basic safety-related administrative requirements.

J. Local Liaison & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain professional relationships with local authorities and community stakeholders.
• Support project teams in resolving local administrative issues.
• Handle or coordinate responses to neighborhood/community grievances affecting company operations.
• Represent the company appropriately in routine administrative matters with local authorities and service providers.
• Escalate sensitive legal, political, or reputational matters to senior management promptly.

K. Insurance Administration

• Coordinate company insurance requirements covering properties, assets, equipment, vehicles, employees, and applicable liabilities.
• Maintain insurance policy records and renewal calendars.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers, insurers, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Assist in documentation and coordination of insurance claims.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Timely closure of critical manpower requirements.
• Employee retention and engagement levels.
• Payroll and attendance accuracy.
• HR and statutory compliance without avoidable penalties.
• Timely renewal of licenses, insurance, and administrative contracts.
• Administrative cost optimization and budget adherence.
• Vendor performance and service-level compliance.
• Accuracy of fixed-asset and inventory records.
• Timely resolution of employee and site administrative grievances.
• Labor-camp and workplace facility standards.
• Successful completion of periodic HR/Admin audits.
• Timely and accurate HR/Admin MIS reporting to management.

Team / Functions to Manage

• HR & Admin Managers/Executives
• Recruiters
• Payroll & Attendance Team
• Site HR/Admin Teams
• Security Personnel
• Housekeeping Staff
• Drivers / Transport Team
• Office Support Staff
• Facility Management Vendors
• Labor Camp Administration Teams

Candidate Profile

Education

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources, or Master's/Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Additional certification in labor laws, HR operations, or facility management will be an advantage.

Experience

• Approximately 12–18 years of progressive experience in HR & Administration.
• Preferably 5+ years in a managerial/head role.
• Experience in real estate, construction, infrastructure, hospitality, manufacturing, or other multi-location organizations is desirable.
• Experience managing both corporate-office and project/site HR & administration is strongly preferred.

Required Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HR operations and people management.
• Practical understanding of applicable employment and labor compliance.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Vendor negotiation and cost-control abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project locations simultaneously.
• Government/local-authority liaison skills.
• Conflict and grievance-resolution capability.
• Strong documentation and reporting discipline.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of critical issues.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Key Attributes

• People-oriented but firm on policies
• Highly organized and process-driven
• Commercially and cost-conscious
• Hands-on with site operations
• Strong in local liaison and stakeholder management
• Responsive during operational emergencies
• Capable of managing multiple locations and teams
• Comfortable working closely with senior management

Role Scope

The Head – HR & Administration will act as the central point of coordination between Management, HR, Finance, Legal, Projects, Sales, Procurement, contractors, employees, government authorities, and external service providers, ensuring that the company's people and administrative infrastructure supports timely and efficient project execution.