Job Description: Manager – Human Resources (HR)
Company Overview
Keyal Empire Designs Pvt Ltd is an elite player in the premium Indian luxury bridal wear segment, proud creators of celebrated couture brands including Marwar Couture, Asiana, and Payal Keyal Couture. With our centralized manufacturing unit in Sector 8, Noida, and premium retail showrooms in Delhi's high-end hubs (Chandni Chowk and Mehrauli), our organization thrives on a blend of creative talent, manufacturing precision, and world-class retail professionals.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly competent, dynamic, and hands-on Manager – Human Resources to take complete ownership of the HR and administrative ecosystems across all our locations. This role is based out of our Noida manufacturing unit, but carries full multi-site responsibility for managing the HR lifecycle of all management and retail showroom staff across Delhi.
The ideal candidate will seamlessly bridge modern, tech-driven recruitment with robust statutory compliance, performance management, operational discipline, and factory floor administration.
Key Responsibilities & KRAs
1. End-to-End Employee Lifecycle Management
Talent Framework: Direct the entire lifecycle of management staff from initial manpower planning, recruitment, selection, structured induction, and joining formalities through to performance evaluation and exit/separation procedures.
Screening & Evaluation: Personally conduct first-round interviews for all management and retail roles, thoroughly populate the Interview Evaluation Sheets, and collaborate closely with the Head of HR/Top Management for final-round selection.
Separation: Handle smooth offboarding and oversee the prompt, compliant execution of Full & Final (F&F) settlements for exiting employees.
2. Innovative & Digital Recruitment
Modern Sourcing: Move beyond traditional channels by leveraging digital and social media networks like LinkedIn to source mid-to-senior corporate and boutique retail talent.
App-Based Hiring: Utilize newly launched, agile recruitment platforms and mobile apps (e.g., WorkIndia, Apna, Hireact) to aggressively optimize sourcing speeds, maximize candidate pipelines, and control hiring costs.
Background Verification: Personally oversee and drive strict reference checks for all newly selected candidates prior to formal onboarding to safeguard brand integrity.
3. Performance Management System (PMS) & Data Analysis
PMS Implementation: Roll out and manage the company-wide Performance Management System to align departmental performance with business goals.
Performance Churning: Audit productivity data closely to ensure only high-performing, quality talent remains in the system. Actively manage the regular churning of underproductive workers.
Leadership Reporting: Compile monthly performance dashboards and departmental progress reports, feeding them directly to the Managing Director (MD) and the top management team.
Organizational Hierarchy: Maintain, communicate, and preserve structural discipline and clear reporting lines across all factory and retail verticals.
4. Compensation, Benefits & Statutory Compliance
Payroll Processing: Own the end-to-end salary and compensation preparation for all management and store employees, maintaining flawless records of leaves, absences, and attendance.
Statutory Compliance: Ensure absolute compliance with Indian labor laws, specifically managing the administrative aspects of Provident Fund (PF), ESIC, the Shops & Establishment Act, the Minimum Wages Act, and other applicable industrial/retail frameworks.
Daily Attendance: Prepare and publish the daily morning attendance sheet across designated management communication groups to maintain immediate, visible baseline discipline.
5. Facility Administration, Legal & Housekeeping
Cross-Functional Oversight: Manage localized plant and store administrative duties, including the procurement, budgeting, and distribution of staff Uniforms.
Housekeeping & Cleanliness: Directly supervise housekeeping teams to guarantee that premium standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained across all business premises.
Budgetary Controls: Track, compile, and analyze all administrative and HR expenditures to implement data-driven cost-control measures.
Legal & Contracts: Draft, solidify, and audit employment agreements, labor contracts, and legal documentation to safeguard the company’s legal rights. Provide preliminary opinions and briefing notes on labor disputes or internal compliance matters.
Floor Engagement: Regularly walk the production and corporate floors, engaging directly with team members to resolve operational friction points early.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
Experience: 7–12 years of core HR experience. Exposure to a multi-site ecosystem connecting manufacturing units with retail operations (e.g., in apparel, luxury retail, export houses, or FMGC sectors) will be highly valued.
Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA in HR), Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM), or Master’s in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PM&IR). A secondary qualification or strong foundational exposure to Labor Laws is a distinct plus.
Technical Skillset: Complete comfort utilizing new-age digital recruitment portals/apps (LinkedIn, Apna, Hireact, WorkIndia). High proficiency in HRIS/Payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
Key Attributes:
Strong commanding and authoritative yet empathetic presence, capable of interacting equally well with factory workers, retail sales teams, and executive management.
Uncompromising standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, and integrity.
High emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills in both English and Hindi, and readiness to travel periodically to Delhi showrooms.
Location & Logistics
Primary Worksite: Noida Plant (Sector 8).
Operational Scope: Noida Plant + Delhi Retail Showrooms (Mehrauli & Chandni Chowk).
Compensation
Competitive, designed to attract top talent in the luxury retail/apparel manufacturing space.
Pay: Up to ₹60,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
