Hr Executive And Generalist

ABFRL; Kolkata District, Durgapur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Limited (Pantaloons) seeks a Store HR professional to manage employee lifecycle across stores, including payroll, compliance, and engagement. The role partners with Store Managers to align HR processes with sales targets.

The position involves multi-store governance, training facilitation, and adherence to statutory norms. MBA in HR and 2-5 years of experience preferred. Based in Kolkata with store-wide responsibilities.

Qualifications

• MBA required for HR leadership roles.
• 2-5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in retail/hospitality.
• Experience across HR operations, payroll, and compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, induction, and exit formalities for store employees.
• Oversee payroll input submission, attendance, and compliance with policies.
• Support performance appraisal processes and coaching at store level.
• Ensure HR audits and statutory compliance across stores.
• Engage employees through events, surveys, and focus groups.
• Visit stores regularly to align HR practices with business targets.

Skills

Team Work

Communication

Customer Focus

People Orientation

Relationship building

Education

MBA

Job description

Annexure I : ABG Job

Description Template

Basic Details: Fill the required information about business, unit, location, position, reports to position and date of updation of JD

Position / Job Title (Proposed)

Store HR Designation

Executive / Sr Executive

Function

HRDepartment

HRReporting To

(Title)Regional HR ManagerSuperiors Superior

(Title)Regional HR ManagerUnit

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail LtdBusiness

Pantaloons

Job Purpose

To ensure smooth execution of the employee life cycle processes for store employees across regions, covering HR operations, payroll, performance management, compliance, talent development, and engagement. The role acts as the key HR partner for stores, ensuring alignment with business goals, maintaining compliance standards, and fostering a positive employee experience.

Dimensions

Number of stores1Business/Unit Workforce Number Value of Business Handled Net Working Capital NSV Target No. of unique third party/vendors handled Value of receivables and payables handled

Job Context & Major Challenges

Write the specific aspects of the job that provide a challenge (internal and external) to the jobholder in the context of the Business/Unit/Function/Department/Section

Key Challenges

• Retain employees in high attrition environment
• Balance business and employee needs
• Managing multi store locations
• Compliance Adherence at Scale
• Maintain discipline & motivation among employees.

Key Result Areas

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage onboarding, induction, and exit formalities for all store employees.
• Ensure timely confirmation, transfers, and promotions are processed.
• Handle grievance redressal, disciplinary cases, and employee queries in coordination with Store Managers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS updates.

Learning & Talent Development

• Conduct Training Needs Identification (TNI) in coordination with Store Managers.
• Ensure completion of mandatory trainings for all staff.
• Facilitate skill-development workshops, customer service training, and leadership readiness programs.
• Monitor training effectiveness and report learning completion metrics.

Payroll and Attendance Management

• Monitor attendance, leave records, and overtime compliance.
• Ensure timely input submission for payroll processing (leaves, incentives, arrears, deductions).
• Address payroll-related queries from store employees.
• Track and monitor absenteeism trends.

Performance management system

• Drive timely goal-setting, mid-year, and annual appraisal processes at stores.
• Support store managers in performance coaching and feedback discussions.
• Track high performers and support retention initiatives.
• Ensure documentation and calibration for fair evaluation.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, Shops & Establishment Act, POSH, etc.) across stores.
• Conduct periodic HR audits for compliance and policy adherence.
• Drive adherence to disciplinary norms, leave policies, and attendance rules.
• Ensure 100% completion of HR SOPs and reporting.

Employee Engagement

• Organize engagement activities (festivals, recognition programs, R&R).
• Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), surveys, and exit interviews.
• Monitor attrition trends and implement retention strategies.
• Partner with store leadership to foster a positive workplace culture.

Store Visits & Business Partnering

• Regularly visit stores to understand HR challenges, employee morale, and process adherence.
• Act as the HR business partner for Store Managers to align workforce planning with sales targets.
• Provide actionable insights to Zone/HO HR on manpower productivity, engagement, and attrition.
• Benchmark HR practices across stores for continuous improvement.

Key Role Parameters

Educational Qualification MBARelevant Experience to perform the role 2-5 yearsCompetencies Able to follow procedure, Team Work Collaboration, Customer Focus, Result Orientation, Delegation & Empowerment, Communication, People Orientation, Relationship building