Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Head – Human Resources to lead and manage the overall HR function across the organization. The role requires robust expertise in payroll management, EPF, ESIC, statutory compliance, labour laws, talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR operations across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in independently managing end-to-end HR processes, ensuring statutory compliance, implementing HR policies, and driving effective people management practices.

Key Responsibilities1. Payroll Management

- Independently manage and oversee end-to-end monthly payroll processing for all employees across multiple locations.
- Ensure accurate salary calculations, deductions, reimbursements, incentives, and final settlements.
- Manage payroll records, salary revisions, attendance inputs, leave adjustments, and payroll-related queries.
- Ensure timely salary disbursement and maintain payroll confidentiality and accuracy.

2. EPF, ESIC & Statutory Compliance

- Manage end-to-end EPF and ESIC processes, including registrations, monthly contributions, returns, reconciliations, and employee-related formalities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory regulations, and government requirements.
- Monitor statutory deadlines, maintain records, and coordinate inspections, audits, notices, and departmental correspondence.
- Ensure compliance with applicable minimum wages, professional tax, gratuity, bonus, leave, and other statutory provisions, as relevant.
- Stay updated on changes in labour laws and ensure timely implementation of applicable regulatory requirements.

3. HR Operations & Administration

- Lead overall HR operations, including employee onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, separations, and exit formalities.
- Develop, implement, and periodically review HR policies, SOPs, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate employee databases, personnel files, HR documentation, and management reports.




- Establish standardized HR processes across branches and ensure consistency in implementation.

4. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

- Lead recruitment and selection for teaching, non-teaching, administrative, and senior leadership positions.
- Coordinate with branch heads and functional leaders to understand manpower requirements and fulfil vacancies within defined timelines.
- Oversee sourcing, screening, interviews, salary negotiations, offer management, and joining formalities.
- Develop effective recruitment strategies and build talent pipelines for current and future requirements.

5. Employee Relations & Performance Management

- Address employee grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
- Oversee performance appraisal processes, KRA/KPI implementation, and employee development initiatives.
- Support employee engagement, retention, welfare, and organizational culture initiatives.
- Guide management on employee-related matters and recommend appropriate HR interventions.

6. HR Leadership & Strategic Management

- Lead and supervise the HR team, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and timely completion of deliverables.
- Work closely with senior management and branch leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and HR strategy.
- Prepare periodic MIS reports covering payroll, manpower, recruitment, attrition, compliance, and other HR metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes, cost efficiency, and employee productivity.
- Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and practices across all organizational locations.





Essential Qualifications & Experience

- MBA / PGDM in Human Resource Management or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Significant experience in end-to-end HR management, preferably in a multi-location organization.
- Strong hands-on expertise in payroll processing, EPF, ESIC, statutory compliance, and labour laws.
- Proven experience in managing recruitment, HR operations, employee relations, and compliance independently.
- Experience in leading an HR team and coordinating with senior management and multiple locations.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of payroll systems and statutory compliance.
- Practical understanding of applicable labour laws and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- High levels of integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail, and accountability.
- Proficiency in HRMS, payroll software, and MS Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive HR processes independently.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in a multi-branch school group, hospital chain, manufacturing organization, or another multi-location setup will be preferred. The candidate must demonstrate hands-on ownership of payroll, EPF/ESIC compliance, labour-law matters, and recruitment across locations, rather than only general HR management or supervisory exposure.

Note: The candidate should be capable of independently managing the complete HR function while ensuring statutory compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Firozpur, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

- Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

- Human resources: 7 years (Required)

Location:

- Firozpur, Punjab (Required)

Work Location: In person

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