Human Resource Manager

Talent Corner; Khordha; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Leading Caf & Food & Beverage Brand in Bhubaneswar, Odisha seeks an experienced Manager HR to lead HR operations and strategy across multiple locations. You will partner with founders to implement policies, drive recruitment, performance management and employee engagement.

The role requires 7–10 years in HR within F&B/QSR/retail, strong labour law knowledge and the ability to build scalable HR processes for expansion across India.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR is required.
• 7–10 years of HR experience in F&B, QSR, retail or multi-location businesses.
• Experience with HR operations across locations and with senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Experience working with founders or senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for outlets, operations and corporate functions.
• Design KPI-based performance management and incentive structures.
• Develop onboarding, induction and training programs.
• Oversee HR policies, payroll, attendance, leave and lifecycle processes.
• Drive employee engagement, retention and grievance handling.
• Standardize HR processes across multiple locations and support store launches.

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Operations

HR Strategy

Talent Acquisition

Manpower Planning

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

Employee Retention

Labour Law Compliance

Payroll Management

HRMS

Organizational Development

Training & Development

HR Policies

Multi-location HR Management

Education

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources

Tools

HRMS

Job description

Manager Human Resources

Company: Confidential Leading Caf & Food & Beverage (F&B) Brand
Industry: Food & Beverage (F&B) / Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) / Caf / Hospitality / Retail
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Willingness to travel across India)
Experience: 7 - 10 Years
CTC: 7 - 10 LPA

About the Company

Our client is a growing organization in the Food & Beverage (F&B) and Cafe industry, with a focus on quality products, customer experience and operational excellence. The organization operates through company-owned outlets and franchise networks, with ambitious plans for expansion across India.

Job Overview

Our client is looking for a dynamic and business-oriented HR Manager to lead and strengthen the organization's human resources function.

The role involves developing HR strategies, managing end-to-end recruitment, implementing HR policies and systems, improving employee engagement and building a scalable workforce to support the company's expansion across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate should have experience in managing HR operations in a multi-location retail, QSR, hospitality or F&B environment and be comfortable working directly with business leadership and founders.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Work closely with the Founder and business heads on people-related initiatives.
• Build a performance-driven and employee-oriented organizational culture.
• Support organizational development and workforce planning.

2. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for caf outlets, operations and corporate functions.
• Develop manpower planning strategies to support business expansion.
• Manage recruitment turnaround time and quality of hiring.
• Build employer branding and effective talent acquisition channels.

3. Performance Management

• Develop and implement KPI-based performance management systems.
• Design performance-linked pay and incentive structures.
• Establish KRAs, KPIs and performance evaluation processes.
• Drive employee productivity and accountability.

4. Training & Development

• Develop structured onboarding and induction programs.
• Implement training modules for caf employees and store managers.
• Identify training needs and leadership development opportunities.
• Build internal talent pipelines for future expansion.

5. HR Operations & Statutory Compliance

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Manage payroll, attendance, leave and employee lifecycle processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Oversee HRMS implementation and HR process automation.
• Manage HR audits and documentation.

6. Employee Engagement & Retention

• Develop employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Drive strategies to reduce frontline employee attrition.
• Handle employee grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability and performance.

7. Organizational Development

• Design organizational structures and reporting hierarchies.
• Define roles, responsibilities and KRAs across departments.
• Support manpower planning and HR readiness for new store launches.
• Standardize HR processes across multiple locations.

Candidate Requirements

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institution.
• 7 - 10 years of relevant HR experience.
• Experience in F&B, QSR, retail, hospitality or multi-location businesses.
• Proven experience in managing HR operations across multiple locations.
• Strong exposure to talent acquisition, performance management and HR systems.
• Good knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Experience working directly with founders or senior management.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and growing organization.

Key Skills

HR Generalist | HR Operations | HR Strategy | Talent Acquisition | Manpower Planning | Performance Management | Employee Engagement | Employee Retention | Labour Law Compliance | Payroll Management | HRMS | Organizational Development | Training & Development | HR Policies | Multi-location HR Management

Compensation: 7 - 10 LPA.