Senior Manager - Human Resources

Shantilal C Mehta; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Shantilal C Mehta in Mumbai seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding and performance management across the organisation.

You will design training, engagement initiatives, policies, compensation reviews, exit processes and ensure compliance with labour laws, while building a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Human Resources or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience managing the entire HR portfolio.
• 2+ years as HR Manager with payroll, compliance and policies exposure.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop manpower planning in line with business objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Implement performance appraisal systems and feedback cycles.
• Design and drive training and leadership development programs.
• Lead employee engagement, culture building and retention efforts.
• Develop, implement and update HR policies in compliance with laws.
• Oversee compensation benchmarks and benefits programs.
• Manage exit processes including knowledge transfer and settlements.
• Support management with HR strategies and daily departmental workflow.

Skills

Listening skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

People management

Decision making

Education

Bachelors/Masters in HR or equivalent

Job description

Job Role:

Manpower Planning:

• Collaborate with department heads to forecast manpower requirements in line with business objectives.
• Develop and execute a workforce planning strategy to meet short- and long-term staffing needs.

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, ensuring timely hiring of quality talent.
• Develop employer branding strategies to attract top-tier candidates.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding process to integrate new hires into the organization.

Performance Management:

• Implement and manage performance appraisal systems.
• Facilitate goal setting, regular reviews, and feedback mechanisms.
• Support leadership in identifying and addressing underperformance.

Training & Development:

• Design and execute employee development programs to enhance skills and competencies.
• Lead leadership development initiatives to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Employee Engagement & Culture Building:

• Drive initiatives to improve employee morale, satisfaction, and retention.
• Build a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Act as a mediator to resolve workplace conflicts and grievances effectively.

HR Policies & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and update HR policies in line with labor laws and company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations, audits, and statutory requirements.
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues with confidentiality and professionalism.

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee salary benchmarking and review compensation structures.
• Manage benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with market standards.
• Monitor payroll processes for accuracy and timeliness.

Exit Management

• Streamline the exit process, including conducting exit interviews and analyzing feedback.
• Ensure compliance with full and final settlements, knowledge transfer, and asset retrieval.
• Use insights from exit data to improve retention strategies.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the training & development, performance management, engagement, motivation and
• preservation of human capital
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Required Candidate Profile:

• Bachelors/ Masters degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience managing the entire HR portfolio
• Previous experience working as an HR Manager for 2 years
• In-depth knowledge about Human Resource Processes, employment legislation, and legal regulations
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Strong problem-solving, decision making and people skills
• Results-oriented with strong analytical skills