HR Manager(Male) – India Operations

Experience: 7 Years Department: Human Resources Location: India Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Management Candidate Preference: Male Candidate Position Overview The HR Manager – India Operations will be responsible for independently managing and overseeing the complete HR function for the India operations. The role requires a strong HR professional with hands-on experience in HR operations, recruitment, payroll, statutory compliance, employee relations, performance management, HR policies, and team management. The candidate should be capable of managing HR operations independently and working closely with senior management to ensure a disciplined, productive, and compliant workplace. 1. HR Operations Manage day-to-day HR operations for the India team. Manage the complete employee lifecycle from joining to exit. Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files. Handle employee queries, grievances, and disciplinary matters. Ensure smooth implementation of HR processes. 2. Recruitment & Manpower Planning Manage end-to-end recruitment for all departments. Coordinate manpower requirements with department heads. Prepare JDs, post vacancies, screen CVs, and conduct interviews. Manage candidate selection, offer, joining, and onboarding processes. Track recruitment requirements and hiring timelines. 3. Payroll & Attendance Coordinate monthly payroll processing. Verify attendance, leaves, late marks, overtime, deductions, and other payroll inputs. Coordinate with Finance/Payroll teams for salary processing. Ensure accurate attendance and leave records. Resolve payroll and attendance-related employee issues. 4. Statutory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable Indian labour laws. Coordinate PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, TDS, LWF, and other applicable statutory requirements. Coordinate with CA, payroll consultants, and external agencies. Maintain statutory records and compliance documentation. 5. Performance Management Manage employee performance appraisal processes. Implement performance review systems and KPIs. Handle Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). Work with managers on underperformance and productivity issues. Provide performance-related reports to senior management. 6. HR Policies & Discipline Develop, implement, and update HR policies and SOPs. Ensure employees comply with company policies. Handle disciplinary actions and policy violations. Identify HR process gaps and implement corrective measures. 7. Employee Relations & Engagement Handle employee grievances and workplace concerns. Maintain professional employee-management relationships. Conduct employee engagement activities. Promote workplace discipline, accountability, and productivity. Support management in resolving employee-related matters. 8. HR MIS & Reporting Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HR reports. Track headcount, attendance, attrition, recruitment, leaves, payroll, and employee performance. Prepare HR dashboards and MIS for senior management. Maintain accurate and updated HR data. 9. HR Software & Automation Manage HRMS, payroll, attendance, and leave management systems. Ensure proper utilization of HR software. Identify opportunities to automate manual HR processes. Improve HR reporting, data accuracy, and process efficiency. 10. HR Team Management Lead and manage the HR team. Delegate responsibilities and monitor task completion. Train and mentor HR team members. Ensure timely completion of all HR activities. Establish accountability and performance standards within the HR department. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA/PGDM in Human Resources preferred. Minimum 7 years of relevant HR experience. Previous experience as HR Manager / HR Operations Manager preferred. Strong knowledge of India HR Operations and statutory compliance. Hands-on experience with recruitment, payroll, attendance, employee relations, and performance management. Experience working with HRMS/payroll/attendance software. Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Candidate Profile Male candidate preferred. 7 years of progressive HR experience. Strong hands-on experience in India HR Operations. Should be capable of independently managing the complete HR function. Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and HR compliance. Experience managing an HR team. Strong ownership and accountability. Proactive, disciplined, and solution-oriented. Ability to work directly with senior management and handle sensitive employee matters professionally. Key KPIs Payroll and attendance accuracy. Recruitment turnaround time. Employee retention and attrition. Statutory compliance. Employee grievance resolution. HR process efficiency. Performance management completion. HR reporting accuracy and timeliness. Employee discipline and engagement. Overall effectiveness of India HR Operations.