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HR Manager Job Description

This HR manager job description outlines a leadership role that owns HR policy, compliance, performance management and employee relations. It is written for companies hiring a head of HR who reports to the management.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – HR MANAGER

Job Title:: HR Manager
Department:: Human Resources
Reports To:: Director / Managing Director
Location:: [Work Location]
Employment Type:: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:: 8–12 years in HR with team leadership
Job Code:: [Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The HR Manager will lead the people function at [Company Name], shaping HR policies, ensuring compliance with labour laws, driving performance management and engagement, and partnering with leadership on workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and update HR policies, employee handbook and standing orders
Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, gratuity, Shops & Establishments and applicable Labour Code rules
Lead annual manpower planning and recruitment strategy
Design and run the performance appraisal and increment cycle
Handle grievances, disciplinary proceedings and employee relations fairly
Ensure the POSH Internal Committee is constituted, trained and reports filed
Oversee payroll accuracy and statutory remittances
Drive engagement, retention and learning programmes
Manage HR budget and HR analytics dashboard
Lead and develop the HR team

Required Skills

Indian labour law and statutory compliance
Policy drafting and employee relations
Performance and compensation management
Stakeholder influence with leadership
Data-driven HR decision-making

Qualifications & Experience

MBA / PGDM (HR) or MSW / MLL&LW
8–12 years in HR, 3+ years managing a team

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

Industrial relations experience in plants
HRMS implementation
Certification in labour law or POSH

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI	Target	Review Frequency
Voluntary attrition	Below [Percentage]% annually	Quarterly
Statutory compliance	Zero penalties	Monthly
Appraisal cycle completed	By [Date]	Annually
Time to fill critical roles	Within [Number] days	Monthly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
[Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
[Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
Annual performance bonus
Leadership development programmes

How to Apply

Send your CV with a brief note on HR policies or compliance frameworks you have built. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – HR Manager – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]

Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

A job summary that explains why the hr manager role exists and where it sits in Human Resources
10 role-specific responsibilities, starting with develop and update HR policies
Required skills such as indian labour law and statutory compliance and policy drafting and employee relations, so screening criteria are clear
Qualifications and experience (8–12 years in HR with team leadership) stated up front to filter applications
A KPI table, e.g. voluntary attrition, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

Building or professionalising an HR department
Labour law compliance has become complex after expansion
Attrition or employee relations issues need a senior owner
Rolling out performance appraisals and HR policies for the first time

How to customise this template

1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Director / Managing Director) with your actual details
2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the hr manager will spend most time on
3Indicate the size of the HR team and whether the manager also handles admin, facilities or industrial relations
4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

Mention compliance areas explicitly, such as Shops & Establishments, PF/ESI and POSH, so candidates with the right exposure apply
Include an attrition or engagement KPI to make the role outcome-based
If you have unionised plants, call out industrial relations experience

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Frequently asked questions

What does an HR manager do?+

An HR manager designs HR policies, ensures labour law compliance, runs performance management, handles employee relations and leads the HR team.

What experience is needed for HR manager?+

Generally 8–12 years in HR with experience across recruitment, compliance, policies and employee relations, including team management.

Does the HR manager handle POSH?+

The HR manager usually ensures the Internal Committee is constituted, trained and functioning, as required under the POSH Act 2013 for workplaces with 10 or more employees.

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