Senior Human Resource Manager

Damyaa Pj Foods; Sector 10; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Damyaa (PJ) Foods Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Senior HR Manager to strengthen sales recruitment and manage core HR operations.

Based in India, this role focuses on recruiting for senior sales roles across diverse channels and handling payroll, compliance, onboarding and lifecycle processes. The candidate should have 15+ years of HR experience in FMCG, with hands-on recruitment for field sales and robust knowledge of payroll and statutory benefits. MBA/PGDM in HR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in HR, with FMCG sales recruitment and HR operations.
• Experience in recruiting field sales employees and leadership across multiple territories.
• Strong understanding of FMCG sales structures, market coverage and distribution networks.
• Knowledge of payroll, salary structuring, PF, ESIC, statutory benefits and HR compliance.
• MBA/PGDM in HR or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment for SR, SO, ASE, ASM, RSM, ZSM, NSM and other sales positions across General Trade, HoReCa, Modern Trade and emerging channels.
• Coordinate with sales heads to identify vacancies and manpower plans.
• Source candidates via portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and industry networks.
• Assess candidates' territory knowledge, distribution experience, and sales achievements.
• Oversee screening, interviews, offers, joining follow-ups and salary negotiations.
• Maintain a candidate pipeline for expansion and replacement hiring.
• Track hiring turnaround time, recruitment costs, offer-to-joining conversion, and retention.

Skills

Sales recruitment

HR operations

Payroll

HRIS/HRMS

Statutory compliance

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Graduate

Tools

LinkedIn

HRMS/payroll systems

Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION SENIOR HR MANAGER, SALES RECRUITMENT & HR OPERATIONS Company: Damyaa (PJ) Foods Pvt. Ltd. Brands: 9AM, Pure, Chat & CreamOoZ Experience: Minimum 15 years Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: Based on experience and suitability

Preferred candidate profile

About the Company

Damyaa (PJ) Foods Pvt. Ltd. is an FMCG food and beverage company with a diverse portfolio of sauces, ketchup, pickles, jams, spices, seasonings, premixes and other food products. We are seeking an experienced HR professional to strengthen sales recruitment and manage core HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales Recruitment & Manpower Planning
   • Lead recruitment for SR, SO, ASE, ASM, RSM, ZSM, NSM and other sales positions across General Trade, HoReCa, Modern Trade and emerging channels.
   • Work with sales heads to identify vacancies, prioritise territories and prepare manpower plans.
   • Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, recruitment consultants and industry networks.
   • Assess candidates territory knowledge, distribution experience, sales achievements, team management capabilities and suitability for the role.
   • Manage screening, interviews, salary negotiations, reference checks, offers and joining follow-ups.
   • Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for expansion and replacement hiring.
   • Track hiring turnaround time, recruitment costs, offer-to-joining conversion and retention of new hires.
2. Salary, Payroll & Employee Benefits
   • Oversee monthly payroll inputs, including attendance, leave, salary revisions, incentives, deductions, arrears and reimbursements.
   • Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate and timely salary processing.
   • Possess sound knowledge of CTC structures, salary components, PF, ESIC, gratuity, bonus and other applicable employee benefits.
   • Verify approved sales incentive and TA/DA inputs before payroll processing.
   • Manage payroll queries, salary records and full-and-final settlement coordination.
3. Statutory Compliance & Documentation
   • Coordinate timely PF and ESIC enrolments, contributions, employee exits and related documentation.
   • Maintain statutory registers, employee records and compliance calendars.
   • Monitor applicable employment and labour compliance requirements with Finance, consultants and relevant departments.
   • Support audits, inspections and statutory filings, and follow up on corrective actions.
   • Ensure appointment letters, employment terms, HR policies and employee documentation are complete and properly maintained.
4. Onboarding, Employee Lifecycle & Exit Management
   • Manage joining formalities, document verification, induction and coordination for system access and asset allocation.
   • Track probation reviews, confirmations, transfers, promotions and salary revisions.
   • Conduct early-stage follow-ups with new sales hires to address joining and retention concerns.
   • Manage resignations, notice periods, handovers, exit interviews, asset clearance and settlement inputs.
5. Basic HR Operations & Employee Relations
   • Maintain employee master data, personnel files, attendance and leave records.
   • Implement and communicate company policies consistently across locations.
   • Address employee grievances and coordinate disciplinary matters with appropriate documentation and confidentiality.
   • Monitor absenteeism, unauthorised absence and policy deviations with reporting managers.
   • Coordinate performance reviews, training needs, employee engagement and recognition activities.
   • Support HR administration and coordination between head office, field teams and manufacturing units.
6. HR MIS & Management Reporting
   • Prepare regular reports on vacancies, recruitment progress, headcount, attrition, attendance and payroll inputs.
   • Analyse reasons for employee exits and recommend practical retention measures.
   • Present clear updates on recruitment priorities, pending HR matters and compliance status to management.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in HR, with substantial hands-on experience in FMCG sales recruitment and HR operations.
• Proven ability to recruit field sales employees and sales leadership across multiple territories.
• Strong understanding of FMCG sales structures, market coverage and distribution networks.
• Good working knowledge of payroll, salary structuring, PF, ESIC, statutory benefits and HR compliance.
• Graduate qualification; MBA/PGDM in HR or a relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, HR MIS, recruitment portals and HRMS/payroll systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, follow-up and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information, manage multiple vacancies and work within agreed timelines.