Head – Human Resources (HR Head) for Real Estate & Construction based company
Department: Human Resources
Reporting To: Managing Director / CEO
Location: Madhavaram , Chennai
Job Purpose
The HR Head will lead and manage all human resource functions for corporate office and construction/project sites. The role focuses on strategic HR leadership, statutory compliance, manpower planning, performance management, employee relations, and building a disciplined, performance-driven culture aligned with real estate and construction operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and implement HR strategy aligned with business growth, project timelines, and organizational goals
- Act as a strategic advisor to top management on people, culture, and organizational development
- Establish HR governance, policies, and best practices across all locations
2. Manpower Planning & Recruitment
- Prepare annual and project-wise manpower plans
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for corporate, sales, engineering, planning, QS, billing, site, and support roles
- Manage recruitment agencies, contractors, and internal hiring teams
- Ensure timely mobilization of site manpower
3. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Oversee onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and exits
- Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records, personnel files, and HRMS
- Standardize HR processes across HO and project sites
4. Performance Management (KRA & KPI)
- Design and implement KRA & KPI frameworks for all functions
- Drive performance appraisal cycles and productivity reviews
- Support department heads in performance improvement plans
5. Compensation, Payroll & Benefits
- Design competitive salary structures aligned with industry benchmarks
- Ensure timely payroll processing and statutory deductions
- Manage incentives, commissions, bonuses, insurance, gratuity, and leave policies
6. Statutory Compliance & Labour Laws
- Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws:
- PF, ESI, PT, LWF
- Shops & Establishments Act
- Minimum Wages Act, Bonus Act, Gratuity Act
- Handle inspections, audits, legal notices, and labour authority interactions
- Manage contract labour compliance at project sites
7. Employee Relations
- Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries, and terminations
- Maintain harmonious industrial relations at sites and corporate offices
- Address union or workforce issues proactively
8. Learning & Development
- Identify training needs for technical, safety, leadership, and behavioral skills
- Drive induction, site safety, compliance, and soft-skills training
- Support leadership development and succession planning
9. Culture Building & Employee Engagement
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and communication programs
- Build a performance-oriented, ethical, and compliance-driven culture
- Support change management and organizational development initiatives
10. Policy, SOP & Governance
- Draft, implement, and periodically update HR policies and SOPs
- Ensure policy communication and adherence across all levels
- Support internal audits, ISO requirements, and corporate governance
11. HR MIS & Reporting
- Prepare HR dashboards and MIS for management
- Track attrition, recruitment status, compliance, headcount, and HR costs
- Provide insights for decision-making
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of labour laws and site-based HR operations
- Leadership and people management skills
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- HRMS and data-driven decision-making
Qualifications & Experience
- MBA / MSW / PGDM in Human Resources
- 12–20 years of HR experience, preferably in Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure
- Experience handling large site manpower and multi-location operations
Interested Candidate can apply through
Email ID: hr@vrlivin.co.in
Phone No: 9363405130
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person