Job Title: Senior Manager /AGM Human Resources
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer / Director HR / CEO
Team Reporting: HR Executives Payroll Recruitment HR Ops Training IR
Role Purpose
To lead and manage the end-to-end Human Resource function for a 250-bed NABH-accredited hospital ensuring statutory compliance clinical workforce effectiveness employee engagement and a high-performance culture aligned with patient care excellence and healthcare quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy & Workforce Planning
Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with hospital growth patient care goals and NABH standards.
Plan manpower budgeting workforce optimization and productivity benchmarks for clinical & non-clinical functions.
Partner with department heads for staffing forecasts and succession planning.
2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Lead recruitment for doctors nurses paramedics technicians and support staff.
Ensure timely hiring for critical care and specialty functions.
Standardize structured onboarding credential verification and licensing checks.
Maintain hospital manpower strength as per statutory and NABH norms.
3. Performance Management
Design and drive performance appraisal systems (KPIs/KRAs) for clinical and administrative staff.
Implement goal setting periodic reviews and development plans.
Support leadership in performance improvement and corrective actions.
5. Employee Relations & Engagement
Maintain harmonious employee relations across shifts and departments.
Address grievances disciplinary matters and conflict resolution.
Drive engagement initiatives retention strategies and culture-building programs.
Conduct regular employee surveys and feedback mechanisms.
6. Compliance & Statutory Management
Ensure compliance with all labor laws and healthcare regulations including:
Shops & Establishment Act
CLRA
PF ESI Gratuity Bonus
POSH
Biomedical & hospital-specific norms
Maintain HR documentation required for NABH audits and quality assessments.
Manage internal and external audits.
7. Payroll & Compensation
Oversee payroll attendance leave management and benefits administration.
Structure compensation bench marking for medical and non-medical staff.
Monitor overtime shift allowances and contractual staffing costs.
8. HR Operations & Systems
Implement and manage HRIS/HRMS.
Maintain accurate employee records policies and SOPs.
Ensure seamless HR processes across lifecycle (hire to exit).
9. Policy & Governance
Formulate and update HR policies aligned with hospital standards.
Implement code of conduct disciplinary frameworks and ethical practices.
Lead POSH committee and workplace safety initiatives.
10. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Act as strategic HR partner to management and clinical leadership.
Lead and mentor HR team members.
Coordinate with consultants vendors and staffing agencies.
Key Deliverables / KPIs
Manpower fulfillment within TAT
Attrition and retention metrics
Audit & NABH compliance score
Employee engagement index
Training coverage %
Payroll accuracy & timeliness
Reduction in grievance cases
Qualification & Experience
MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent
Min 8-10 years HR experience with 5 years in hospital/healthcare setup
Experience managing 400 workforce preferred
Knowledge of healthcare accreditation (NABH/JCI) mandatory
Key Competencies
Healthcare HR expertise
Labor law & compliance knowledge
Strong stakeholder management
Conflict resolution & negotiation
Process orientation
Leadership & team management
Data-driven decision making
Work Environment
24x7 hospital operations; requires availability for escalations and audits
High interaction with clinical nursing and support teams
Manpower fulfillment within TAT Attrition and retention metrics Audit & NABH compliance score Employee engagement index Training coverage % Payroll accuracy & timeliness Reduction in grievance cases