Manager

Essar Group; Ajmer; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Essar Group is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee end-to-end HR operations in Ajmer, Rajasthan. You will implement policies, coordinate manpower planning, manage recruitment, onboarding and payroll, and uphold statutory compliance while building a robust talent pipeline.

The ideal candidate has an MBA/PGDM in HR and 8–12 years’ experience, preferably in manufacturing, with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to optimise HR processes and people outcomes.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
• 8–12 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with experience in a managerial role.
• Experience in handling HR operations independently and managing a team.
• Experience in manufacturing/operations environments will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations and ensure effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare manpower plans in coordination with functional heads and management.
• Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction of employees.
• Ensure timely closure of vacancies and maintain an effective talent pipeline.
• Manage employee attendance, leave, personnel records and HR documentation.
• Coordinate payroll processing, employee benefits and statutory requirements.
• Drive employee engagement, welfare activities and grievance resolution.
• Manage performance appraisal and performance management processes.
• Identify training and development requirements and coordinate learning programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory regulations and company policies.
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution professionally.
• Develop and maintain HR MIS and management reports covering manpower, attrition, absenteeism, recruitment and other HR KPIs.
• Support organizational development, succession planning and talent-management initiatives.
• Review and improve HR processes, systems and employee policies.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Administration and other departments on HR-related matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee information and records.
• Support management during audits, inspections and statutory reviews.
• Guide and mentor the HR team to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

HR processes

Labour laws

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

Payroll operations

Training & development

HR analytics

Communication skills

Leadership

HRMS & Excel

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

8–12 years HR experience

Tools

HRMS

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

• Manage end-to-end HR operations and ensure effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare manpower plans in coordination with functional heads and management.
• Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction of employees.
• Ensure timely closure of vacancies and maintain an effective talent pipeline.
• Manage employee attendance, leave, personnel records and HR documentation.
• Coordinate payroll processing, employee benefits and statutory requirements.
• Drive employee engagement, welfare activities and grievance resolution.
• Manage performance appraisal and performance management processes.
• Identify training and development requirements and coordinate learning programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory regulations and company policies.
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution professionally.
• Develop and maintain HR MIS and management reports covering manpower, attrition, absenteeism, recruitment and other HR KPIs.
• Support organizational development, succession planning and talent-management initiatives.
• Review and improve HR processes, systems and employee policies.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Administration and other departments on HR-related matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee information and records.
• Support management during audits, inspections and statutory reviews.
• Guide and mentor the HR team to ensure effective service delivery.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of HR processes and practices.
• Good understanding of labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Employee relations and grievance handling.
• Performance management.
• Payroll and HR operations.
• Training and employee development.
• HR MIS and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team-management abilities.
• Good working knowledge of HRMS, MS Excel and other HR systems.

Qualification & Experience

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
• 8–12 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with experience in a managerial role.
• Experience in handling HR operations independently and managing a team.
• Experience in manufacturing/operations environments will be an advantage.

Requirements: