Senior Manager - Human Resources

DP World Express Logistics Private Limited; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World Express Logistics Private Limited is seeking a Senior Manager - People to lead HR for ports & terminals in Cochin. You will drive manpower planning, budgeting, compliance and engagement across a labour-intensive environment.

The role requires 10–15 years HR experience, postgraduate HR qualification, and strong communication in English and Malayalam. Expect strategic impact, analytics, payroll oversight and CSR alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of HR experience in a reputed Industrial Organization.
• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources with HC, IR & statutory knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, planning and decision‑making skills.
• English and Malayalam language proficiency mandatory; Tamil/Hindi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manpower planning & resourcing for ports & terminals.
• Manpower budgeting and deployments through active talent acquisition.
• Create talent pools for white/blue collar staff via apprenticeships.
• HR analytics & reporting to drive decisions.
• Compensation benchmarks, revisions and benefits management.
• Payroll processing and management; SPOC for compensation.
• Performance management, goal setting and annual reviews.
• Ensure statutory compliance and proper records maintenance.
• Drive employee engagement, DEI initiatives and CSR projects.
• Lifecycle HR in Oracle and other HR systems; coordinate with global team.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent management

Employee relations

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team building

Education

Postgraduate in HR Management

Graduate degree

Job description

Senior Manager - People - Ports & Terminals - Cochin

Key Responsibilities

• Manpower Planning & Resourcing
• Manpower Budgeting and associated deployments through active talent acquisition process.
• Creating Talent pool for white/blue collar staff through apprentice and trainees.
• HR Analytics & Reporting
• Compensation & Benefits
• Compensation Benchmarking and Annual Compensation Revisions.
• Payroll processing and Management.
• SPOC for all employee compensation and benefits processing.
• Performance Management
• Individual Goal setting and periodical review.
• Annual Review and Appraisals.
• Succession Planning for critical roles.
• Statutory Compliance
• Compliance of all applicable statutes of the state/govt.
• Ensure the statutory records are maintained as per the requirements.
• Implementation of DPW internal polices and its compliance.
• Participate in the Internal and External Audits and ensure that are zero non-compliance.
• Employee Engagement & Welfare
• To effectively implement activities for Employee Engagement at Workplace.
• Conducting Employee engagement surveys and implementation of action plans.
• Employee grievance redressals.
• Drive Learning and DEI initiatives at the business unit.
• Sustainability Coordination & execution of CSR Projects for the organization.
• Driving the employee volunteering process to CSR initiatives of the organization.
• Employee Life Cycle
• Drive the employee life cycle management in Oracle and other associated HR applications.
• Coordinate with global support centre regarding all HR process from entry to exit of employees.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in human resources management functions, including three years in senior management level in reputed Industrial Organization.
• Graduate with post graduate qualification in Human Resources Management Functional knowledge in HC, IR, & Statutory compliance.
• Good interpersonal skills, excellent team building capabilities, planning, co-ordination and decision-making skill.
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills Analytical thinking & strategic decision making
• Should have worked in labour intensive work environment.
• Language proficiency in English, Malayalam mandatory and additional working proficiency in Tamil and Hindi would be preferred.

Experience Level Senior Level