Head – Human Resources | Real Estate | Bangalore

About the company Our client is a well-established real estate developer in Bangalore with a growing portfolio of residential and commercial projects. Role: Head – Human Resources Location: Bangalore (on-site) Experience: 12–15 years in HR Reports to: CFO Team: 3–6 HR & Admin professionals We are looking for an experienced HR leader to own end-to-end HR for the organisation. You will partner closely with leadership, drive people initiatives and build a high-performance, compliance-first culture. This is a hands-on generalist leadership role. Key responsibilities Own the HR strategy end to end: talent acquisition, onboarding, engagement, performance management and exits. Partner with department heads and CXOs on workforce planning, succession planning and organisation design. Run the full performance management cycle: goal setting, feedback, appraisals and PIPs. Oversee accurate, on-time payroll and work with Finance to ensure zero discrepancies. Ensure full statutory and labour law compliance (PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, Bonus) with regular audits. Handle employee grievances and disciplinary matters fairly and in a structured way. Build an employee engagement calendar to drive culture and retention. Lead HRMS implementation and adoption: vendor coordination, UAT and workflows. Present HR MIS: headcount, attrition, hiring metrics, compensation benchmarking and engagement. Write and roll out HR policies and SOPs; drive onboarding, induction and L&D. Requirements MBA in HR / Business Administration from a recognised university (mandatory). 12–15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. 2–3 years in Real Estate, Property, Infrastructure or allied industries preferred. Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, Bonus) and the POSH Act. Proven payroll management experience and working knowledge of HRMS platforms. Has run full-cycle recruitment, both hands-on and through a team. Track record in engagement, performance management and retention. Able to lead and mentor a small HR team. Strong in MS Office and HR analytics; excellent English, regional language a plus. Benefits Leadership role with direct access to senior management Opportunity to build and shape the HR function Competitive compensation aligned to experience