HR Head

Role & Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the complete Human Resources function of the organisation and act as the key HR partner to the management.

- Develop and implement HR policies, systems and processes aligned with the organisations business objectives and growth plans.

- Handle the complete employee lifecycle, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, induction, performance management, employee engagement, development and separation.

- Lead talent acquisition and recruitment for corporate, sales, technical, manufacturing, quality, accounts, administration and other functions.

- Prepare manpower plans and ensure timely recruitment of the right talent as per business requirements.

- Develop effective job descriptions, KRAs, KPIs and performance appraisal systems across departments.

- Establish and manage employee performance review, promotion, increment and incentive processes.

- Develop systems for employee retention, engagement, motivation and career development.

- Manage employee attendance, leave, payroll coordination, employee records and HR documentation.

- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, PF, ESIC, PT, Bonus, Gratuity, Shops & Establishments / Factory-related requirements and other applicable regulations.

- Coordinate with consultants and authorities for labour-law compliance, inspections and statutory matters.

- Develop and maintain the organisation’s HR policies, employee handbook, code of conduct and disciplinary procedures.

- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution professionally and fairly.

- Build a strong performance-driven, professional and positive work culture within the organisation.

- Identify training and development needs and implement appropriate training,



skill development and leadership development programmes.

- Develop succession planning and talent development initiatives for key positions.

- Monitor employee turnover, absenteeism, manpower productivity and other HR metrics and provide regular HR MIS and dashboards to management.

- Maintain accurate and confidential employee data, personnel files and HR records.

- Work closely with department heads to understand manpower requirements, performance issues and organisational needs.

- Establish effective communication channels between management and employees.

- Support management in organisation structuring, manpower optimisation, cost control and productivity improvement.

- Manage employee welfare initiatives, engagement activities and workplace discipline.

- Ensure effective implementation of HR systems, HRMS/ERP and technology-driven HR processes.

- Build and maintain a strong employer brand to attract quality talent.

- Handle HR-related vendor, consultant, recruitment agency and training partner relationships.

- Ensure confidentiality and integrity of employee and organisational information.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- MBA / PGDM in HR / MSW / MA HR / equivalent qualification from a reputed institution.

- 8–15 years of relevant HR experience, with substantial experience in an HR leadership / Head HR / Senior HR Manager role.





- Experience in independently handling the complete HR function of a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, FMCG, chemical, automotive or similar organisation will be preferred.

- Strong hands-on experience in recruitment, manpower planning, performance management, employee engagement, HR policies and employee relations.

- Good understanding of labour laws, statutory compliance, payroll processes and industrial relations.

- Experience in handling both corporate employees and factory / shop-floor manpower will be an advantage.

- Proven ability to build, manage and develop an HR team and work closely with senior management and department heads.

- Strong experience in developing KRAs, KPIs, appraisal systems, incentive structures and employee policies.

- Should have excellent understanding of HR MIS, manpower cost, attrition, absenteeism and productivity metrics.

- Robust communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, HRMS/ERP systems and HR reporting tools.

- Should be proactive, mature, approachable and capable of handling sensitive employee matters with discretion.

- Strong leadership and people-management skills with a practical and business-oriented approach.

- Should be comfortable working in a fast-growing, professionally managed manufacturing organisation and driving HR systems from the ground up.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should be capable of independently heading the entire HR function, building a strong and capable workforce, establishing professional HR systems and policies, ensuring statutory compliance, developing talent, improving employee productivity and retention, and creating a disciplined, performance-oriented and positive work culture across the organisation.

📌 Human Resource Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Carol India
📍 Mumbai