Job ID: 288815

Manager - HR

Planetread

Location: Puducherry

Apply by: 08 Apr 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Develop, implement, and periodically review HR policies, SOPs, and manuals in alignment with labour laws, organisational values, and donor compliance requirements.
Ensure end-to-end statutory compliance across all operating states, including registrations, renewals, filings, maintenance of statutory records, and coordination with labour authorities and external consultants.
Oversee payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely salary processing and statutory deductions (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF), in close coordination with the Finance team and payroll vendors.
Support labour code readiness by aligning salary structures, working hours, leave policies, and employment terms with evolving statutory requirements.
Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, fixed-term renewals, contract management, and exit processes, ensuring consistency and compliance.
Strengthen HR operations and systems, including HRIS usage, documentation, record management, and development of compliance trackers and dashboards for leadership review.
Support recruitment coordination and workforce planning in collaboration with programme and leadership teams to meet organisational staffing needs.
Implement and support performance management processes, appraisal cycles, and employee development initiatives in line with organisational objectives.
Address employee relations matters, respond to HR queries, manage grievances, and ensure effective functioning and compliance of the POSH committee.
Prepare HR reports, compliance updates, and risk assessments for senior management, and support internal and external audits and inspections.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organisational initiatives and build HR capacity across locations, including staff orientation and policy sensitisation.
Travel to field offices and project locations, as required, to support HR operations, compliance reviews, and employee engagement activities.

Job Email ID:

careers(at)planetread.org