Growing Careers is hiring an HR Manager / Assistant Manager for a client in the logistics industry based in Mumbai. The role is suitable for an experienced HR professional who can manage strategic HR initiatives along with day-to-day workforce management across the Western region. The selected candidate will work closely with business leaders to support office personnel as well as hub, delivery and warehouse teams.
Logistics and Supply Chain
Employee Size:
Reports To: Head of HR / Director of Operations
Job Purpose:
Drive end-to-end HR functions by balancing strategic talent initiatives with operational workforce management. Bridge the gap between business objectives and logistics operations while managing recruitment, HR operations, employee lifecycle and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end recruitment for logistics roles including Key Account Managers, Business Development Executives, Sales Executives, Hub In-charges and Supply Chain Specialists.
Utilise advanced sourcing techniques including Boolean search on Naukri, LinkedIn and local databases to identify niche logistics talent.
Coordinate with third-party manpower vendors for contract staffing requirements at warehouses and distribution hubs.
Design and manage onboarding and induction programmes for new employees.
Oversee attendance, leave management and overtime tracking using HRMS platforms such as SPINEHR or similar software.
Coordinate payroll inputs with payroll teams or external vendors to ensure timely and accurate salary processing.
Partner with department heads to define Key Performance Indicators and operational goals.
Manage the Performance Management System and facilitate Performance Improvement Plans where required.
Drive employee engagement initiatives, grievance handling and retention programmes to reduce attrition and absenteeism.
Candidate Requirements:
MBA or PGDM in Human Resources or a related field is highly preferred.
5 to 8 years of overall HR experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, e-commerce fulfilment or cold-chain storage industry.
Strong knowledge of Advanced Excel, HR analytics, MIS reporting and HRMS tools.
Experience in talent acquisition, payroll coordination, employee engagement and HR operations.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.