HR Executive

Job Title: HR Executive
Location: Palakkad
Department: Human Resources
Reporting To: Manager - HR

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive HR Executive to handle statutory compliance, recruitment coordination, employee documentation, and employee welfare at Palakkad . The ideal candidate should be well-versed in ESI/EPF formalities, willing to travel to statutory offices, and capable of efficiently managing employee files, recruitment activities, grievance handling, and employee engagement programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding Support:

• Coordinate with labour suppliers to ensure timely availability of manpower for plant operations.
• Assist in sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with the HR team at the corporate office.
• Manage joining formalities of selected candidates, including document collection, ID card issuance, and induction coordination.
• Follow up with reporting managers for interview feedback and selection approvals.
• Ensure smooth onboarding for all new hires.

Statutory Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely enrollment, maintenance, and compliance of ESI & EPF for all eligible employees.
• Visit EPF, ESI, Labour Office, other statutory departments and Head office in Kochi as required for submissions, clarifications, issue resolutions and other works.
• Maintain up-to-date statutory registers, reports, and documentation for compliance purposes.

Employee File & Record Management:

• Collect and maintain complete employee personnel files (both physical & digital) with all required documents.
• Track probation periods, confirmations, and resignations with accurate record-keeping.
• Support statutory audits by ensuring completeness and accuracy of employee files.

Attendance & Leave Management:

• Maintain attendance records of all employees in coordination with supervisors.
• Assist employees in applying for leave and track leave balances.
• Ensure timely communication of absences or leave status to relevant departments.
• Support HR audits with complete attendance and leave records.

Performance Evaluation Support:

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and updating employee performance data.
• Coordinate with supervisors and managers to track employee KPIs.
• Help in preparing reports for employee appraisals, confirmations, and performance feedback.

Employee Grievance Handling & Support:

• Act as a point of contact for employee grievances, especially regarding statutory benefits like ESI, EPF, or documentation.
• Provide first-level resolution to employee concerns and escalate critical issues to the HR Manager
• Assist employees in utilizing ESI benefits, such as hospital or dispensary coordination.

Employee Engagement Activities:

• Support in organizing employee welfare activities, engagement programs, and workplace celebrations.
• Assist in conducting awareness sessions related to safety practices, statutory rights, and HR policies.

Requirements:

• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in HR / Commerce / Management or related field.
• Experience: 2-3 years of HR experience, preferably in a plant or manufacturing setup.
• Skills Required:
• Working knowledge of ESI, EPF, labour laws, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong coordination, follow-up, and documentation skills.
• Communication skills in Malayalam, Hindi (preferred), and English.
• Willingness to travel locally for HR and statutory work.

Preferred Qualities:

Organized & Responsible
Good interpersonal skills with approachabilityAbility to handle multiple priorities efficiently

Work Location & Timing:

Suracsh Plant, Palakkad
Full-time | 6 days/week(2nd and 4th Saturdays off)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person