Job description
Location: Vashi, Navi Mumbai (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 8 – 10 Years CTC: 10 – 14 LPA Department: Human Resources Reports To: CEO About Arcot Group Arcot Group is a growing organization committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional at the junior level who can support compensation & benefits administration, statutory compliance, payroll inputs, and day-to-day HR operations across our Lower Parel and Vashi offices.
About the Role: The HR Manager will lead the HR function for Arcot Group across both offices, with primary responsibility for Compensation & Benefits, HR Compliance, HR Operations, and managing the HR team.
The role is both strategic and hands-on, ensuring that HR practices are compliant, efficient, data-driven, and aligned with business goals.
This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who can design structures and policies, manage stakeholders, and lead an HR team while still being closely involved in critical HR operations.
Key Responsibilities: 1.
Compensation & Benefits Strategy & Governance Own the overall Compensation & Benefits framework for Arcot Group in alignment with business and market benchmarks.
Oversee and approve monthly compensation inputs (salary structures, CTC breakdowns, allowances, variable pay, reimbursements) prepared by the HR Executive / team.
Review payroll reports, validate data, and ensure error-free and timely salary processing in coordination with Finance.
Design, implement, and periodically review increment structures, salary bands, and bonus structures ensuring fairness, internal equity, and compliance.
Lead negotiations for compensation during offers, internal moves, corrections, and retention cases, in line with defined salary architecture.
Oversee the management of employee benefits including PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Insurance, Bonus, and leave policies; periodically review vendors and benefit structures.
Conduct and drive periodic internal audits of compensation & benefits to ensure alignment with labour laws and company policies.
2. HR Compliance, Policies & Audit Ownership Own end-to-end statutory compliance for HR (PF, ESIC, PT, Shops & Establishments, Bonus Act, Gratuity, etc.
) across all locations.
Liaise with labour consultants, auditors, and government authorities; ensure all filings, inspections, and responses are completed on time.
Draft, review, implement, and periodically update HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook in consultation with Management.
Drive HR policy communication, training, and adherence across all departments.
Own POSH policy implementation, IC coordination, periodic awareness sessions, and statutory documentation.
Lead HR audits (internal & external), ensure closure of observations, and build robust controls around HR processes and documentation.
3. HR Operations & HRMS Oversight Oversee HRMS (e.
g., GreytHR) configuration, workflows, and data integrity for attendance, leave, and employee records.
Ensure standardized HR operations across both locations – joining, ID creation, probation confirmations, letters, status changes, etc.
Define and monitor TATs and SLAs for key HR processes (onboarding, letters, F&F, query resolution, etc.
). Build HR dashboards and MIS for management: headcount, attrition, hiring, overtime, cost of labour, leave utilization, compliance status, etc.
4. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Leadership Partner with business leaders to understand manpower plans and close positions within agreed timelines.
Guide and support the HR Executive / Recruiters on sourcing, screening, and managing the candidate pipeline.
Approve job descriptions, offers, and compensation fitment for new hires.
Ensure structured onboarding and induction experience across roles and locations, with clear checklists and ownership.
5. Employee Lifecycle, Engagement & ER Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle – onboarding, confirmation, transfers, role changes, performance-linked changes, and exits.
Ensure consistent and fair handling of employee grievances, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution; manage sensitive cases directly.
Drive employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, communication forums, and culture-building efforts across teams.
Review exit interviews, identify trends, and recommend actions to Management to reduce unwanted attrition.
6. HR Team Management & Stakeholder Collaboration Lead and manage the HR team (HR Executive(s), recruiters, coordinators) – including work allocation, mentoring, performance management, and capability building.
Set clear KRAs/KPIs for the HR team and monitor performance against defined standards and timelines.
Conduct regular 1:1s and reviews with team members to maintain quality and consistency in HR service delivery.
Act as a key HR business partner for Founders/Management and department heads, providing data-backed insights and recommendations.
Collaborate closely with Finance, Admin, and IT for seamless payroll, facilities, and HR operations.
7. HR Analytics & Continuous Improvement Use HR data and analytics to provide insights on cost, productivity, attrition, engagement, and compliance.
Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and policies.
Evaluate and recommend HR tools/automation opportunities that can improve efficiency and employee experience.
Key Skills & Requirements: Postgraduate degree (MBA / PGDM in HR preferred); a strong graduate profile in HR / Commerce / related fields may be considered with relevant experience.
6–9 years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to C&B, HR compliance, and HR operations, including at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Deep understanding of Indian labour laws, statutory compliances, and HR best practices for SMEs / growing organizations.
Strong hands-on experience with HRMS platforms (GreytHR preferred), MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and HR reporting.
Proven experience in managing payroll inputs, audit readiness, and handling labour/statutory queries.
Demonstrated ability to lead small HR teams, manage stakeholders, and handle sensitive employee relations matters.
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and ownership.
Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai & Vashi, Navi Mumbai (On-site; regular travel between locations) Why Join Arcot Group Lead the HR function for a growing, multi-location organization with direct visibility to Management.
Opportunity to shape Compensation, Compliance, and People Operations frameworks from the ground up.
A culture that values transparency, compliance, and continuous learning, with room for career growth.
