HR Head

Location: Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Salary: ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000 per month

Experience Required: 5–8+ Years

Industry: Logistics / Road Transportation / Fleet Operations

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic HR Head to lead and independently manage the complete Human Resources function. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in logistics, road transportation, fleet operations, or other manpower-intensive businesses.

The HR Head will be responsible for managing the complete employee lifecycle across corporate offices, branches, warehouses, fleet operations, drivers, and field-level teams. The role requires strong leadership, recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, statutory compliance, and HR operations management skills.

Job Role

As an HR Head, you will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business objectives, managing end-to-end recruitment, overseeing HR operations, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving employee engagement and performance management.

You will work closely with senior management and business heads to address workforce requirements, improve employee productivity, establish HR policies and procedures, and build a strong HR framework to support the organization's growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End HR Leadership

- Take complete ownership of the organization's HR function.
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business and operational requirements.
- Manage HR operations across corporate offices, branches, warehouses, and field and driver workforces.
- Work closely with senior management and business heads on workforce planning and people-related matters.
- Establish HR policies, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support business growth.

2. Talent Acquisition & Manpower Planning

- Manage end-to-end recruitment across all levels and departments.
- Develop manpower plans based on business and operational requirements.
- Handle recruitment for drivers, fleet and transportation staff, warehouse employees, operations teams, and corporate employees.
- Develop effective sourcing channels for high-volume and specialized logistics recruitment.
- Monitor manpower requirements, vacancies, and recruitment timelines.

3. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

- Manage the complete employee lifecycle, from joining to exit.
- Oversee onboarding, attendance, leave management, transfers, confirmations, promotions, and employee separation.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and SOPs.
- Ensure smooth HR operations across multiple locations.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

4. Payroll & Statutory Compliance

- Oversee payroll inputs and coordinate payroll processing.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements, including PF, ESIC, and Professional Tax.
- Manage contract labour and workforce-related compliance wherever applicable.




- Ensure timely maintenance of statutory records and HR documentation.
- Coordinate with external consultants and agencies for payroll, compliance, and other HR-related matters.

5. Employee Relations & Engagement

- Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace issues.
- Develop employee engagement and retention initiatives.
- Handle employee relations across operational, fleet, and field teams.
- Work closely with business leaders to resolve employee concerns and workplace issues.
- Promote a positive, productive, and supportive work environment.

6. Performance Management

- Drive performance appraisal and performance management processes.
- Establish appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance evaluation frameworks.
- Support managers in improving employee productivity and performance.
- Identify performance gaps and recommend suitable corrective measures and development initiatives.
- Align employee performance with organizational goals and business objectives.

7. HR MIS & Analytics

- Develop and monitor HR dashboards and Management Information Systems (MIS).
- Track headcount, attrition, recruitment, manpower costs, absenteeism, and attendance.
- Monitor workforce productivity and other key HR metrics.
- Prepare regular HR reports and present insights to senior management.
- Use HR data and analytics to support business decisions and manpower planning.

8. Training & Development

- Identify training needs across different employee groups.
- Develop and implement training initiatives for operational employees and managers.
- Support driver training, safety awareness, and behavioural development programmes.
- Promote continuous learning and employee development.
- Identify opportunities to improve workforce capabilities and overall organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

- 5–8+ years of overall HR experience.
- Mandatory experience in the logistics industry.
- Robust hands-on experience in road logistics, road transportation, or fleet operations.
- Experience managing end-to-end HR functions independently.
- Experience handling both corporate and operational or field-level workforces.
- Strong understanding of manpower-intensive businesses.
- Hands-on experience in HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, and statutory compliance.
- Knowledge of applicable labour laws, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and contract labour compliance.
- Experience in payroll coordination, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Ability to independently lead and manage the complete HR function.
- Strong stakeholder management and people-management skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Important:



Candidates without relevant logistics or road transportation experience will not be considered for this position.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates currently working or having previously worked with the following types of organizations are preferred:

- Road transportation companies
- Fleet management companies
- Logistics companies
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) organizations
- Transport companies
- Supply chain organizations
- Other manpower-intensive logistics businesses

Preferred Skills

- Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, processes, and statutory compliance.
- Ability to manage large and diverse workforces across multiple locations.
- Excellent manpower planning and recruitment capabilities.
- Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Proficiency in HR MIS, reporting, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
- Robust organizational and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of HR operations.

Compensation Details

- Compensation will depend on the candidate's experience, current CTC, relevant industry exposure, and overall suitability for the role.

Job Details

- Position: HR Head
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Location: Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Experience Required: 5–8+ Years
- Industry: Logistics / Road Transportation / Fleet Operations
- Work Mode: On-site
- Key Responsibility: Independently manage and lead the complete HR function
- Industry Experience: Logistics or road transportation experience is mandatory

About the Opportunity

The HR Head will play a critical role in building scalable people practices, strengthening the workforce, improving operational efficiency, and developing a strong HR framework aligned with the company's growth objectives.

The selected candidate should be comfortable working from the Navi Mumbai location and managing HR responsibilities across the organization's operational workforce.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to share their updated CV along with the following details:

- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period
- Current Location
- Total HR Experience
- Logistics / Road Logistics Experience
- Team Size Managed
- Current / Last Organization

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in the logistics industry?
- Do you have hands-on experience in HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, and statutory compliance?
- Do you have knowledge of applicable labour laws, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and contract labour compliance?
- Are you working or have worked previously with Road transportation companies, Fleet management companies or Logistics companies?
- Do you have proficiency in HR MIS, reporting, dashboards, and workforce analytics?

Experience:

- Human resources: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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