Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager – Engineering HR with a B.Tech/B.E. and MBA in HR to manage HR operations for engineering, technical, production, and project teams. The role will involve manpower planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, workforce deployment, and HR coordination with Engineering and Production departments.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage HR activities for Engineering, Production, Projects, Maintenance, QC/QA, Electrical, Mechanical, and other technical functions.
- Plan and monitor manpower requirements based on projects, vessel repair schedules, and operational requirements.
- Lead recruitment of Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, Skilled Workers, and other technical manpower.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Production Heads for manpower planning, deployment, and workforce requirements.
- Develop and maintain Job Descriptions, competency requirements, skill matrices, and manpower plans.
- Conduct interviews and coordinate technical competency assessments with concerned department heads.
- Monitor attendance, discipline, absenteeism, overtime, leave, productivity, and workforce utilization.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, counselling, show-cause notices, and other employee-relations issues.
- Monitor probation and performance evaluations and coordinate confirmation/contract continuation.
- Maintain HR records, employment documents, training records, and statutory documentation.




- Identify training and skill-development requirements for engineering and technical employees.
- Coordinate with site/project teams regarding manpower mobilization and demobilization.
- Prepare HR reports and dashboards covering manpower strength, vacancies, recruitment status, attrition, attendance, and workforce productivity.
- Support management in implementing HR policies and improving workforce effectiveness.

Qualification

- B.Tech/B.E. in Engineering – Mechanical / Electrical / Marine / Civil / related discipline.
- MBA / PGDM in Human Resources is mandatory/preferred.
- Additional certification in HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, or Personnel Management will be an advantage.

Experience

- 8–12 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, Marine, Construction, or Heavy Engineering industries.
- Candidates should have practical experience in technical manpower recruitment and engineering workforce management.

Key Skills

- Engineering & Technical Manpower Planning
- Recruitment & Selection
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Workforce Planning & Deployment
- Labour & Industrial Relations
- HR MIS & Reporting
- HR Analytics / Excel
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication & Negotiation
- Knowledge of Engineering/Production operations

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Health insurance
- Life insurance

Work Location: In person

📌 Human Resources Manager (Kochi)
🏢 Sea blue shipyard Ltd,Vypin
📍 Kochi