Senior Manager - Human Resources

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 Corporate 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 Corporate 

Website: KEC International 

External Job Description

Position Summary
The Senior HRBP – Business Operations will partner with Corporate leadership to drive strategic HR initiatives, strengthen workforce capability, and ensure effective HR service delivery across procurement, logistics, warehousing, and vendor management functions. The role focuses on aligning people strategy with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency and performance

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic HR Business Partnering
•    Partner with Corporate leadership to align HR strategy with business goals 
•    Support organization design, workforce planning, and productivity improvement initiatives 
•    Act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters 

2. Workforce Planning & Talent Management
•    Drive manpower planning, budgeting, and hiring strategy in coordination with Talent Acquisition 
•    Identify critical roles and build succession pipelines 
•    Promote internal mobility and career progression within Corporate functions 

3. Performance Management & Appraisal
•    Drive end-to-end performance management cycle (goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews) 
•    Ensure alignment of individual goals with Corporate KPIs (cost optimization, inventory turns, vendor efficiency, etc.) 
•    Facilitate performance calibration and normalization discussions 
•    Support compensation actions (increments, promotions, bonuses) based on performance outcomes 
•    Analyze performance trends and provide insights to leadership 

4. Employee Engagement & Culture
•    Design and drive engagement initiatives tailored to Corporate Staff.
•    Address employee concerns proactively and ensure high engagement levels 
•    Foster a performance-driven and collaborative culture 
•    Drive annual awards, Townhall and HR initiative programs for employee development

5. Employee Relations & Grievance Handling
•    Manage employee relations issues and disciplinary actions 
•    Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies 
•    Understanding of POSH and HR Compliances.

6. HR Operations & Compliance Oversight
•    Oversee HR operations (onboarding, payroll inputs, attendance, exits) for Corporate.
•    Ensure adherence to statutory compliances and company policies 
•    Support audits and ensure documentation readiness 

7. Learning & Capability Development
•    Identify capability gaps in Corporate teams 
•    Drive functional and behavioral training interventions in collaboration with L&D 
•    Support leadership development for key roles 

8. HR Analytics & Reporting
•    Track and analyze HR metrics (attrition, productivity, cost, etc.) 
•    Provide actionable insights to improve workforce efficiency and retention 

9. Stakeholder Management
•    Collaborate with HR COEs (TA, C&B, L&D) for seamless HR delivery 
•    Work closely with Finance, Admin, and Corporate leadership 
•    Coordinate with external partners/vendors where required 

10. Change Management & Transformation
•    Support Corporate transformation initiatives (process improvements, digital adoption, restructuring) 
•    Drive change management and communication plans 

11. Organizational Values
•    Champion company values, ethics, and culture 
•    Ensure high standards of integrity and confidentiality

Educational Qualification:
MBA / MMS or equivalent with specialization in Human Resources 

Experience: 
15–17 years (preferably in EPC / Infrastructure / Manufacturing / Corporate environment)

Competencies