Senior Human Resource Manager

Role & responsibilities

Manpower planning and deployment

Prepare manpower budgets and shift requirements with project management. Maintain replacement plans for critical operators, drivers, maintenance personnel and supervisors; identify shortages before they affect operations.

Recruitment and employee lifecycle

Manage sourcing, screening, joining documentation, appointment records, induction, probation reviews, transfers, resignations, clearances and final-settlement coordination. Verify role-specific credentials before deployment.

Attendance, rosters and fatigue controls

Supervise timekeeping and biometric records. Reconcile attendance exceptions with approved rosters and operational records; monitor overtime, weekly rest and excessive working hours with supervisors.

Payroll and wage compliance

Verify worker classification, applicable wage revisions, overtime, leave, arrears and authorised deductions. Coordinate timely payroll, bank-payment evidence and employee queries with Accounts.

Social security and employee claims

Maintain applicable CMPF/EPF, pension and ESI records; reconcile contributions and resolve membership discrepancies. Coordinate gratuity, statutory bonus, injury compensation and insurance documentation where applicable.

Contractor workforce compliance

Track applicable registrations, licences, work-order details, worker records, insurance and statutory submissions. Maintain SECL-required wage-payment evidence and contractor labour portal records.

Medical fitness and training records

Coordinate initial and periodic medical examinations, vocational training, refresher training and competency records. Track due dates and escalate missing deployment clearances to authorised officials.

Performance, development and retention

Support probation and appraisal processes, maintain skill matrices, identify training needs and analyse absenteeism and attrition. Recommend approved retention actions based on documented workforce needs.

SECL liaison, inspections and HR MIS

Coordinate workforce-related correspondence with SECL and relevant authorities. Maintain inspection files, compliance calendars and action trackers; report manpower, vacancies, attendance, overtime, training and unresolved grievances to management.

Preferred candidate profile

• Mandatory OB project experience: Prior hands-on site HR experience in opencast coal mining and overburden removal projects, including management of operators, drivers, maintenance personnel and contractor workers.
• Educational background: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or Industrial Relations preferred, supported by relevant site HR leadership experience.
• Workforce management: Proven ability to handle large workforces, shift-wise manpower planning, recruitment, mobilisation, absenteeism and retention.
• Industrial relations: Strong experience in worker grievances, union relations, contractor coordination and fair, documented disciplinary proceedings.
• Compliance knowledge: Practical understanding of applicable SECL/CIL contract labour conditions, wage requirements, CMPF/EPF documentation and statutory reporting.
• Mining workforce readiness: Experience coordinating medical fitness, vocational/refresher training and competency records with authorised mine, medical and safety officials.
• Systems and reporting: Proficiency in Excel, HRMS, attendance systems, payroll controls and workforce MIS.
• Leadership and conduct: Clear communication, negotiation skills, sound judgment, confidentiality and effective coordination with operations, maintenance, safety and accounts.
• Location suitability: Willingness to work on site at Chhal. Previous experience on SECL/CIL OB removal projects will be preferred.