Industry Preference: Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Deputy General Manager Human Resources to lead and manage the overall HR function of the organization across Corporate Office and Project Sites.

The role will be responsible for aligning HR strategy with business objectives and driving end-to-end Hire-to-Retire HR operations, including manpower planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, HR policies, statutory compliance, HRMS/SAP HCM, learning & development, succession planning, and organizational development.

The position will work closely with the Managing Director, Senior Management, Business Heads, Project Heads, and Functional Heads to build a high-performance, employee-focused, compliant, and scalable organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manpower Planning & Budgeting

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

HR Operations Hire to Retire

Performance Management System

Employee Engagement & Culture

Learning & Development

Employee Relations & Discipline

HR Compliance & Statutory Matters

PF / EPF / ESI / Professional Tax / Gratuity

Shops & Establishments requirements

Contract Labour Migrant Labour requirements

BOCW and applicable construction-site compliances

POSH, Other applicable labour and employment regulations

Ensure timely statutory filings, registers, records, and documentation.

Conduct periodic HR compliance reviews and audits.

HRMS / SAP HCM & Digital HR

- Effective utilization of HRMS / SAP HCM systems.
- Ensure employee master data accuracy and process integrity.
- Coordinate with IT, SAP teams.
- Monitor HR system workflows

HR Policies & SOPs

- Develop, review,



and update HR policies in line with business requirements and applicable laws.
- Communicate policies effectively to employees and managers.
- Periodically review HR policies for relevance and effectiveness.

Project / Site HR Management

- Provide HR leadership and support to all project sites.
- Ensure adequate manpower availability as per project schedules.
- Monitor site-level HR operations, attendance, leave, discipline, welfare, and employee issues.
- Coordinate with Project Heads, Site HR/Admin teams, and Corporate HR.
- Conduct periodic site visits and HR audits.
- Ensure consistent HR practices across projects.
- Support mobilization and demobilization of project manpower.

HR MIS & Management Reporting

QUALIFICATION

- Graduate / Postgraduate in Human Resources / Personnel Management / Business Administration / Labour Welfare or equivalent.
- MBA / PGDM in HR is preferred.
- Additional qualifications in Labour Laws / Industrial Relations will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

- 15 to 20 years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in a senior HR leadership role.
- Solid experience in Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure / Engineering preferred.
- Experience managing HR for both Corporate Office and Project/Site operations.
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end HR operations.
- Strong understanding of labour laws and construction-site HR requirements.
- Experience with HRMS / SAP HCM / ERP systems.
- Strong MIS and analytical skills with advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to work closely with Senior Management / MD / Business Heads.

📌 Deputy General Manager Human Resource (Chennai)
🏢 VGN Projects Estates (VGN)
📍 Chennai