HR/Admin HR Manager

Job Description: HR Manager – Recruitment & HR Operations

Company: Rattha Realty

Industry: Real Estate & Property Development

Department: Human Resources

Designation: HR Manager

Experience: 8–12 years (preferably in real estate, construction, or infrastructure)

Location: Chennai

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented HR Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment and HR operations at Rattha Realty. The role will be responsible for talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee lifecycle management, HR policies, statutory compliance, employee engagement, and HR process improvements across corporate and project-site teams.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in real estate, construction, or infrastructure, with the ability to attract quality talent, manage HR operations efficiently, and align HR practices with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Manage end-to-end recruitment for corporate, sales, marketing, engineering, construction, project management, finance, and support functions.

Coordinate with department heads to understand manpower requirements and prepare recruitment plans.

Develop effective sourcing strategies through job portals, consultants, employee referrals, social media, and professional networks.

Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, coordinate technical and managerial interviews, and negotiate offers.

Ensure timely closure of vacancies while maintaining the quality of hiring.

Build a talent pipeline for critical and leadership positions.

Track recruitment metrics, including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance, and joining ratios.

Manage recruitment agencies and ensure cost-effective hiring practices.

2. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

Oversee onboarding, induction, documentation, probation reviews, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and employee separation.

Maintain employee records, HR databases, personnel files, and HR documentation.

Manage attendance, leave administration, employee master data, and coordination with payroll.

Ensure accurate and timely payroll inputs, salary revisions, and employee reimbursements in coordination with Finance.

Develop, implement, and update HR policies, standard operating procedures, and employee handbooks.

Manage employee queries and ensure smooth HR service delivery across offices and project sites.

Monitor employee attrition, conduct exit interviews, and recommend retention initiatives.

3. Statutory Compliance & Employee Relations

Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and employment regulations.

Coordinate with payroll and statutory consultants on PF, ESI, professional tax, gratuity, bonus, and other applicable statutory requirements.

Maintain statutory registers, employee documentation, and compliance records as applicable.

Support audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.

Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace concerns professionally.

Coordinate with project-site management to address workforce-related issues and maintain effective employee relations.

4. Performance Management & Employee Engagement

Coordinate performance appraisal cycles, goal setting, and performance reviews.

Support managers in performance improvement and employee development initiatives.

Plan employee engagement activities, recognition programmes, and internal communication initiatives.

Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programmes.

Promote a positive work culture, employee satisfaction, and retention.

5. Manpower Planning & HR Reporting

Prepare annual manpower budgets and recruitment forecasts in consultation with business leaders.

Monitor headcount, manpower costs, recruitment progress, attrition, and HR operational metrics.

Prepare periodic HR MIS reports for management review.

Recommend process improvements to improve HR efficiency and workforce productivity.

Support organisational restructuring, new project mobilisation, and workforce expansion requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

MBA/PGDM in Human Resource Management or a related discipline.

8–12 years of progressive HR experience, including recruitment and HR operations.

Prior experience in real estate, construction, infrastructure, or property development is preferred.

Strong knowledge of recruitment practices, HR administration, payroll coordination, and labour law compliance.

Experience handling both corporate employees and project-site workforce is an advantage.

Proficiency in MS Excel, HRMS, recruitment portals, and HR reporting.

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Effective planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage multiple vacancies and HR priorities simultaneously.

High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Strong analytical skills and a results-oriented approach.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely closure of approved vacancies.

Quality of hire and offer-to-joining ratio.

Recruitment cost and time-to-hire.

Accuracy and timeliness of HR operations and payroll inputs.

Statutory compliance and audit readiness.

Employee attrition and retention rates.

Employee engagement and satisfaction.

• It is a Full Time Recruiter / HR / Admin job for candidates with 6+ years of experience.