Job Description:

Job Description – Senior HR 

Position: Senior HR 

Department: Human Resources
Location: Kolkata
Experience: 6–10+ Years
Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Engineering / Industrial Operations

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function with a strong focus on labour management, industrial relations, statutory compliance, employee engagement, and workforce administration. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in handling blue-collar workforce, labour issues, union interactions, and ensuring compliance with labour laws while supporting organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end HR operations across the organization.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee retention initiatives.
• Manage employee grievances and ensure timely resolution of workplace concerns.
• Oversee employee engagement and organizational development activities.

Labour Relations & Workforce Management

• Handle labour workforce, contractors, and shop-floor employees effectively.
• Manage industrial relations and maintain harmonious employee-management relationships.
• Address labour disputes, disciplinary matters, and grievance handling.
• Coordinate with labour contractors and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct domestic inquiries and disciplinary proceedings whenever required.
• Liaise with labour authorities, inspectors, and government departments.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Manage PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity, CLRA, Factory Act, Shops & Establishment Act, and other labour-related compliances.
• Maintain statutory records, registers, and documentation.
• Coordinate audits and inspections related to labour and HR compliance.

Payroll & Administration

• Oversee payroll processing, attendance, leave management, and employee records.
• Ensure accurate manpower planning and workforce deployment.
• Support administration and facility-related HR activities as required.

Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with senior management on workforce planning and HR strategy.
• Provide guidance to department heads on people management and compliance matters.
• Lead and mentor the HR team to achieve departmental objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA/PGDM in HR, MSW, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, industrial relations, and statutory compliances.
• Proven experience handling large blue-collar workforce and labour-related matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees, management, contractors, and government authorities.

Preferred Experience

• 8–15+ years of HR experience, including significant exposure to labour handling and industrial relations.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction, infrastructure, or similar labour-intensive industries.
• Prior experience managing labour unions and workforce disputes will be an added advantage.

Key Skills

• Industrial Relations (IR)
• Labour Law Compliance
• Statutory Compliance
• Employee Relations
• Grievance Handling
• Contractor Management
• Payroll & Attendance Management
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Leadership & Team Management
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution