Human Resource Manager

YourfriendlyHR; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

YourfriendlyHR in Mumbai is seeking an experienced HR Manager to own people operations and office administration, with a focus on a 40–50 member blue-collar workforce. You will manage day-to-day HR operations, address grievances, handle disciplinary matters, oversee onboarding/exit processes, and drive employee engagement while maintaining records and supporting management.

This hands-on role requires 7+ years of HR experience, strong communication, empathy, and the ability to work across levels

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of HR experience.
• Based in Mumbai and able to manage a 40–50 member blue-collar workforce.
• Experience in managing blue-collar/on-ground teams is mandatory.
• Strong day-to-day HR operations knowledge.
• Patient, empathetic, people-first approach; hands-on with employees.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Digital proficiency with HR tools, Excel, and digital documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations for a blue-collar workforce.
• Address employee grievances and workplace concerns.
• Handle disciplinary matters professionally and sensitively.
• Support employee welfare and maintain a positive working environment.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and employee records.
• Manage onboarding and exit processes for staff.
• Handle day-to-day office administration and ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate administrative requirements across the team and with management.
• Maintain relevant records and documentation.
• Plan and organize office events and employee engagement activities.
• Identify initiatives to improve team participation and morale.
• Build positive relationships with employees across all levels of the organization.

Skills

HR operations

Employee engagement

People management

Operations management

Grievance handling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR tools

Email & documentation

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced

• Location: Mumbai
• Experience: 7+ Years
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Industry: Real Estate

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of people operations and office administration.

A significant part of this role involves managing a 40–50 member blue-collar workforce, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who is patient, empathetic, people-first, and comfortable being hands-on with employees and day-to-day HR matters.

What You’ll Do

HR & People Operations

• Manage day-to-day HR operations for a workforce blue-collar employees
• Address employee grievances and workplace concerns
• Handle disciplinary matters professionally and sensitively
• Support employee welfare and maintain a positive working environment
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and employee records
• Manage employee onboarding and exit processes

Administration

• Handle day-to-day office administration
• Ensure smooth functioning of daily office operations
• Coordinate administrative requirements across the team
• Maintain relevant records and documentation
• Work closely with management to resolve operational and people-related issues

Employee Engagement

• Plan and organize office events
• Coordinate employee engagement activities
• Identify initiatives that improve team participation and morale
• Build positive relationships with employees across different levels of the organization
• Build positive relationships with employees across different levels of the organization

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in HR
• Based in Mumbai
• Prior exposure to managing blue-collar or on-ground teams - Mandatory
• Strong understanding of day-to-day HR operations
• Patient and empathetic approach to managing people
• Ability to handle employee grievances and conflicts professionally
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality
• Strong communication and people-management skills
• Digitally inclined and comfortable working with:
• HR tools
• Microsoft Excel
• Email and digital documentation

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and is comfortable being involved in the everyday realities of managing a blue-collar or on-ground teams (Mandatory)

You should be approachable and empathetic while still being able to maintain discipline, accountability, and operational structure.

Candidagaes returning to work after a maternity break are welcome to apply.

Skills: hr operations,employee engagement,operations