HR Manager

People, Jobs, and News; Thane; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Jobs, and News in Maharashtra seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function, aligning HR strategies with business goals while ensuring payroll, onboarding, and statutory compliance. The role requires driving engagement and maintaining a positive work culture across teams.

The position calls for strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, employee relations, and HR analytics, with hands-on leadership to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR operations, recruitment, and payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Ability to drive employee engagement and performance processes.
• Hands-on experience with HR software and analytics.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Recruitment & Talent Acquisition from sourcing to onboarding.
• Oversee onboarding, induction, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage payroll processing, attendance, leaves, and records.
• Ensure statutory compliance with PF/ESIC/PT/LWF and related regs.
• Address employee relations, grievances, and performance actions.
• Run performance management, reviews, and development plans.
• Develop HR policies, SOPs, and process improvements.
• Generate HR reports, MIS, dashboards and management presentations.

Skills

HR Generalist

Labour Law

Payroll

Spine HRMS

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Employee Engagement

Tools

Spine HRMS

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in HR operations, recruitment, statutory compliance, employee engagement, and payroll management. The role requires aligning HR strategies with business objectives while ensuring compliance with labour laws and maintaining a positive work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:
  • Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract qualified professionals.
  • Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
  • Conduct interviews, evaluate candidates, and coordinate with department heads for hiring decisions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with recruitment consultants and job portals.
• Employee Onboarding & Engagement:
  • Manage employee onboarding, induction, and orientation programs.
  • Plan and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives.
  • Organize learning and development programs to enhance employee skills.
• HR Operations:
  • Manage payroll processing, attendance, leave management, and employee records.
  • Ensure timely issuance of appointment letters, confirmation letters, and other HR documents.
  • Maintain employee data in HRMS and ensure documentation is up-to-date.
• Statutory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and statutory regulations.
  • Coordinate PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, and other statutory compliances.
  • Liaise with consultants and government authorities whenever required.
• Employee Relations:
  • Address employee grievances and resolve workplace conflicts professionally.
  • Guide managers on disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans.
  • Promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Performance Management:
  • Manage the performance appraisal process.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and support managers in employee development.
  • Identify training needs and prepare development plans.
• HR Policies & Process Improvement:
  • Develop, review, and implement HR policies and SOPs.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance HR efficiency.
• HR Software & Reporting:
  • Manage HRMS activities using Spine HRMS or similar HR software.
  • Prepare HR reports, MIS, recruitment dashboards, attendance reports, and management presentations.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR analytics.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Labour Laws and statutory compliances.
• Hands‑on experience in Payroll, Attendance, Leave Management, PF, ESIC, PT, and LWF.
• Experience with Spine HRMS or similar HR software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.