Senior Manager - Human Resources (KEC_JR_0000040)

About Company

About KEC:

KEC International Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is the flagship company of the RPG Group. An Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major, we have delivered several iconic infrastructure projects in more than 100 countries. The Company is delivering projects in key sectors such as Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil, Solar, Smart Infra, and Cables.

We have robust and integrated capabilities spanning the entire spectrum of ‘concept to commissioning’. Our unmatched expertise across EPC is aided by a strong, customer centric approach, quest for world- class quality, and ‘safety-first’ attitude. We have unrivalled expertise in manufacturing and testing, with a footprint extending across India, Dubai, Brazil and Mexico. Our vast global presence has enabled a robust and agile supply chain that extends across six continents. Integrity in our actions and respect for people, environment and all our stakeholders are the cornerstones of our corporate responsibility.

Experienced professionals from 29 diverse nationalities are successfully executing complex projects
across some of the world’s most difficult terrains and local conditions with unparalleled success.

Strengths:

•    Well diversified across businesses and geographies
•    Strong project management and execution capabilities
•    Preferred contractor for ahead of schedule delivery of projects
•    Capabilities to execute projects in difficult terrains and conditions
•    Unparalleled Engineering and Design capabilities
•    Backward integration of operations – Transmission & Distribution, Railways, and Solar
•    Well-integrated global supply chain

Website: KEC International 

External Job Description

Position Summary
The HRBP Manager acts as a strategic partner to business and project leadership teams, aligning HR initiatives with business goals. The role focuses on driving organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce productivity, and culture across multiple construction sites, while leveraging SAP SuccessFactors for data-driven HR decision-making and digital HR transformation.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic HR Partnership
•    Partner with Regional Directors, Project Heads, and Functional Leaders to drive business outcomes 
•    Translate business plans into HR strategies for manpower, productivity, and capability building 
•    Act as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management 

2. Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
•    Develop region-specific manpower strategies aligned with project pipelines 
•    Drive talent acquisition planning for critical and niche roles 
•    Utilize SAP SuccessFactors Workforce Analytics & Planning tools for forecasting manpower needs 
•    Build leadership pipeline and succession plans using digital talent frameworks 

3. Performance & Productivity Management
•    Drive performance management cycles through SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals module. 
•    Ensure goal alignment between project teams and organizational objectives 
•    Use system-generated insights to improve workforce productivity and efficiency 

4. Employee Engagement & Experience
•    Drive engagement initiatives tailored to remote/project site environments 
•    Leverage SuccessFactors Employee Central and survey tools to monitor engagement and feedback 
•    Promote a high-performance, safety-first culture. 

5. Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations (ER)
•    Provide strategic guidance on IR matters, union interactions, and workforce stability 
•    Handle complex grievances and disciplinary issues 
•    Maintain a positive IR climate across all project locations 

6. Change Management & Digital HR Transformation
•    Lead HR digitization initiatives, especially adoption and optimization of SAP SuccessFactors 
•    Drive change management for system rollouts, upgrades, and new HR processes 
•    Train and support business leaders and site HR teams on system usage 

7. Capability Building & Leadership Development
•    Identify skill gaps using SuccessFactors Learning module 
•    Implement targeted training programs and track learning effectiveness 
•    Coach and mentor project leaders and line managers 

8. HR Governance & Compliance Oversight
•    Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies across sites 
•    Collaborate with HR operations to maintain accurate employee data in SuccessFactors Employee Central 
•    Ensure audit readiness and compliance tracking through digital systems 

9. HR Analytics & Reporting
•    Use SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics / Workforce Analytics to generate insights 
•    Track key HR metrics (attrition, productivity, hiring trends) 
•    Present data-driven recommendations to regional leadership 

Qualifications & Experience
•    MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent 
•    15-18 years of HR experience, with 4–6 years in HRBP roles 
•    Hands-on experience in SAP SuccessFactors implementation or usage 
•    Experience in civil construction, infrastructure, or EPC industry preferred 

Preferred Experience
•    Exposure to multi-site/project-based environments 
•    Experience working with senior leadership teams 
•    Managing large white – collar, blue-collar and contract workforce ecosystems 

Competencies