Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager — Seksaria Group Mumbai, Maharashtra

About Us The Seksaria Group is a diversified Indian enterprise with interests spanning sugar manufacturing, distillery and cogeneration, finance, and real estate. With operating units in Uttar Pradesh and a corporate presence in Mumbai, we combine the heritage of a long-established business house with the ambition of a modern, professionally run organization. Our Mumbai office serves as the strategic and corporate nerve centre of the Group.

The Role We are looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function for the Group from our Mumbai office. This is a generalist role with end-to-end ownership — from talent acquisition and employee lifecycle management to policy, compliance, and culture-building. The role reports to Group leadership and will partner closely with business heads across divisions.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable drafting an offer letter, negotiating with a search firm, running a payroll review, and sitting with leadership on organizational design. This is a hands-on role in a lean corporate team — it rewards ownership, judgment, and the ability to operate without layers of support.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for corporate and leadership roles — sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding


• Build and maintain a pipeline of talent across functions: finance, operations, commercial, technology, and administration


• Manage relationships with executive search firms, recruitment consultants, and job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, IIMJobs)


• Draft and publish job descriptions, job advertisements, and employer branding content


• Coordinate with unit HR at operating locations for plant-level and field hiring as needed

Employee Lifecycle & Operations

• Administer the full employee lifecycle — onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, exits, and full & final settlements


• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data


• Manage attendance, leave, and time-office systems for the corporate office


• Oversee payroll inputs in coordination with Finance — ensuring accuracy of salary, reimbursements, variable pay, and statutory deductions


• Handle employee queries on compensation, benefits, and HR policy

Compensation, Benefits & Policy

• Benchmark compensation against market and recommend salary structures and revisions


• Administer employee benefits — group medical insurance, group personal accident, gratuity, and other schemes


• Draft, update, and roll out HR policies — leave, travel, reimbursement, POSH, code of conduct, and employee handbook


• Manage the annual appraisal and increment cycle — calibration, letters, and communication

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with applicable labour laws — PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Gratuity, Bonus, Shops & Establishments, Maternity Benefit, POSH


• Liaise with statutory authorities, consultants, and auditors for filings, inspections, and returns


• Maintain registers and records as required under Maharashtra S&E Act and central labour laws


• Constitute and support the Internal Committee under POSH; drive annual training and awareness

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Design and execute engagement initiatives — town halls, offsites, festivals, birthdays, and recognition programs


• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution


• Build a culture of professionalism, accountability, and respect across a multi-generational, multi-division workforce


• Partner with leadership on internal communications

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs across functions and coordinate programs — technical, behavioural, and compliance


• Manage external training vendors, executive coaching, and certifications


• Support leadership development for high-potential talent

HR Strategy & Group Initiatives

• Partner with Group leadership on organizational design, role clarity, and succession planning


• Support M&A, new ventures, and special projects with HR due diligence and integration planning


• Work with unit HR teams at operating locations to align policy and practice across the Group


• Build the HR foundation — systems, processes, and reporting — for a Group scaling into its next phase

Who You Are

Experience

• Progressive HR generalist experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial capacity


• Prior exposure to a multi-entity group, family-owned business, or diversified corporate setup preferred


• Experience operating as a sole or senior HR contributor in a lean corporate team is a strong plus


• Comfortable working across both corporate office and operating unit contexts

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of Indian labour law and statutory compliance


• Solid command of HR operations — payroll inputs, benefits administration, HRIS, and MIS


• Sharp recruitment instincts, especially for mid-to-senior hiring


• Excellent drafting skills — offer letters, policies, internal communications


• Mature judgment and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion


• High degree of ownership and comfort operating without heavy process scaffolding

Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification


• Proficiency in MS Office; comfort with HRIS platforms (Keka, GreytHR, Zoho People, or similar)


• Fluency in English and Hindi; Marathi a plus

What We Offer

• A central, high-visibility role at the corporate heart of a diversified Group


• Direct access to leadership and a broad canvas to shape the HR function


• Competitive compensation and benefits


• A professional, respectful, and ambitious work environment in Mumbai