Senior Manager - HR & Admin

RISHI; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

RISHI is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager – HR & Administration to lead the HR and Admin functions across Kolkata and project locations. The role focuses on strategic HR management, employee relations, compliance, and administrative governance aligned with business goals.

The candidate will drive HR strategy, talent acquisition for senior roles, performance development, labour-law compliance, and MIS reporting, partnering with MD/CEO-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR; 20+ years in HR & Administration.
• Strong knowledge of labour law and compliance.
• Experience with senior stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy: Lead HR & Admin; develop policies aligned with business needs.
• Talent Acquisition: Workforce planning and recruitment for senior roles; pipeline development.
• Performance & Development: Drive performance management, competency frameworks, L&D, succession planning.
• Employee Relations: Manage grievances, disciplinary matters, engagement initiatives to strengthen culture.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee payroll inputs, HRMIS, employee lifecycle and labour law compliance.
• Administration: Manage facilities, security, transport, vendors, and admin budgets across sites.
• Policy & SOP Governance: Develop and update HR/Admin policies and SOPs.
• MIS & Reporting: Deliver HR dashboards, attrition/manpower reports, and data-driven insights to leadership.

Skills

HR Strategy

Talent Acquisition

Performance & Development

Employee Relations

HR Operations

Administration

Policy & SOP Governance

MIS & Reporting

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

HRMIS

Job description

Location:

Kolkata / Project Locations (open to candidates from all states; relocation may be required)

Experience:

20+ years | Qualification: MBA/PGDM in HR

Position Summary:

We're looking for a seasoned Senior Manager – HR & Administration to lead the HR & Admin function, driving strategic HR management, employee relations, compliance, and administrative governance in line with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Strategy: Lead HR & Admin function; develop policies and strategies aligned with business needs; advise senior leadership on manpower and org structure.


• Talent Acquisition: Own workforce planning, recruitment for senior/critical roles, and talent pipeline development.


• Performance & Development: Drive performance management, competency frameworks, L&D, and succession planning.


• Employee Relations: Manage grievances, disciplinary matters, and engagement initiatives to strengthen culture and retention.


• HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee payroll inputs, HRMIS, employee lifecycle, and labour law compliance.


• Administration: Manage facilities, security, transport, vendors, and admin budgets across office/project sites.


• Policy & SOP Governance: Develop and update HR/Admin policies, SOPs, and controls.


• MIS & Reporting: Deliver HR dashboards, attrition/manpower reports, and data-driven insights to leadership.

Candidate Profile:

• MBA/PGDM in HR; 20+ years in HR & Administration, including end-to-end operations and senior stakeholder management.


• Strong knowledge of labour law, compliance, and HR processes; excellent leadership and communication skills.


• Preferred: experience in real estate/infrastructure/construction, multi-location/project workforce management, and working directly with MD/CEO/VP level.

Key Competencies:

Strategic HR Leadership | Employee Relations | Talent Acquisition | Compliance | Policy Development | Admin & Facility Management | Stakeholder Management