HR Manager

Jindal Projects And Engineers Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal Projects And Engineers Limited in Kolkata seeks an experienced HR Manager Core HR to lead end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle management, with a strong focus on policies, compliance, performance, and engagement.

The ideal candidate should have 15+ years in Core HR, preferably in corporate settings within construction/infrastructure/engineering, and will oversee HR operations across multiple sites while partnering with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Core HR / HR Operations.
• Experience in Construction, Infrastructure, EPC, Engineering, or project-based orgs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, processes, employee relations and labour compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Core HR and HR Operations across the organization.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions and separation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, processes, SOPs, and employee guidelines.
• Manage performance management systems, KRAs, KPIs, appraisals, and annual cycles.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Oversee HR documentation, attendance, leave, and employee data.
• Partner with business and functional heads on manpower planning and workforce requirements.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, welfare, and organizational development initiatives.
• Monitor HR processes across corporate and project/site locations, where applicable.
• Coordinate with Payroll/Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll inputs.
• Manage HRMS and ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data.
• Prepare and analyse HR reports, dashboards, and MIS.
• Support organizational restructuring, policy changes, and HR initiatives.
• Provide HR guidance to managers and employees on policies and processes.
• Liaise with senior management on HR matters and provide recommendations.

Skills

Core HR

HR Operations

Employee Lifecycle

HR Policies

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Labour Compliance

HRMS

Employee Engagement

HR MIS

Workforce Planning

Grievance Handling

Stakeholder Management

AI & Digital HR

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in HR

MBA/PGDM in HR

Job description

Position

HR Manager Core HR

Experience 15+ Years

Industry Construction / Infrastructure / EPC / Engineering preferred

Department Human Resources

Location : Kolkata

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager Core HR to lead and manage end-to-end HR operations with a strong focus on employee lifecycle management, HR policies, compliance, performance management, employee engagement, and workforce administration. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 15 years of experience in Core HR, preferably gained within a corporate environment and the construction/infrastructure/engineering industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Core HR and HR Operations across the organization.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and separation.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, processes, SOPs, and employee guidelines.
• Manage performance management systems, KRAs, KPIs, appraisals, and annual performance cycles.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Oversee HR documentation, personnel records, attendance, leave, and employee data.
• Partner with business and functional heads on manpower planning and workforce requirements.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, welfare, and organizational development initiatives.
• Monitor HR processes across corporate and project/site locations, where applicable.
• Coordinate with Payroll/Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll inputs.
• Manage HRMS and ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data.
• Prepare and analyse HR reports, dashboards, and management MIS.
• Support organizational restructuring, policy changes, and other strategic HR initiatives.
• Provide HR guidance to managers and employees on policies, processes, and employee relations matters.
• Liaise with senior management on HR-related matters and provide appropriate recommendations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Core HR / HR Operations.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in a corporate HR environment.
• Experience in Construction, Infrastructure, EPC, Engineering, or Project-based organizations will be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, processes, employee relations, and labour compliance.
• Proven experience managing large employee populations and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working closely with senior management and business/function heads.
• Strong understanding of performance management, employee engagement, HR operations, and HRMS.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage HR operations independently in a fast-paced organizational environment.

AI & Digital HR Exposure

• Exposure to AI-powered HR tools and emerging technologies for improving HR operations, employee lifecycle management, HR analytics, reporting, and decision-making.
• Ability to leverage AI-enabled solutions for HR dashboards, workforce analytics, process automation, policy documentation, and management reporting.
• Awareness of emerging AI trends in Human Resources and their application in employee engagement, performance management, talent management, and HR process optimization.
• Experience using AI tools to improve HR productivity, streamline repetitive processes, and support data-driven HR decision-making will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Personnel Management, or a related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in HR will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Core HR
• HR Operations
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• HR Policies
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Labour Compliance
• HRMS
• Employee Engagement
• HR MIS
• Workforce Planning
• Grievance Handling
• Stakeholder Management
• AI & Digital HR

Preferred Industry: Construction / Infrastructure / EPC / Engineering

Experience: 15+ Years – Mandatory

Preference: Corporate HR experience with Construction/Infrastructure exposure