Human Resources Manager

Position Title: HR Manager

Department: Human Resources

Location: Vanagaram, Chennai

Experience: 8–15 years

Reports To: CEO Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and well-rounded HR professional with strong experience in managing HR teams across both recruitment and generalist functions. This role demands hands-on expertise in grievance redressal, POSH handling, payroll, statutory compliance, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is people-focused, process-driven, and capable of building a culture of transparency, trust, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruiters and HR generalists
• Set performance goals, review outputs, and ensure alignment with HR objectives
• Provide coaching and support to ensure timely and quality delivery of HR services

2. Talent Acquisition

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Coordinate with department heads for workforce planning
• Drive employer branding initiatives and improve candidate experience

3. Generalist HR Operations

• Manage the entire employee lifecycle (onboarding to exit)
• Oversee HR documentation, attendance, leave, and database accuracy
• Ensure smooth onboarding, background verification, and offboarding processes

4. Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Handle accurate and timely payroll processing
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements: PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, etc.
• Coordinate audits, filings, and liaise with external consultants as needed

5. Grievance Redressal & POSH Handling

• Act as a neutral and trustworthy point of contact for employee grievances
• Handle POSH complaints with sensitivity, discretion, and full legal compliance
• Document and resolve issues in a timely and transparent manner

6. Employee Engagement & Communication

• Plan and implement engagement, recognition, and wellness activities
• Conduct feedback surveys and action plans to enhance employee satisfaction
• Facilitate internal communication and support leadership connects

7. HR Policy & Compliance

• Develop and implement HR policies and SOPs
• Conduct policy awareness and POSH training sessions
• Support in organizational changes such as restructuring or layoffs, with empathy and compliance

8. Reporting & Strategic Input

• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and data-driven insights for leadership
• Participate in strategic HR planning and initiatives
• Support cross-functional HR projects and audits

Desired Candidate Profile

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience with team leadership exposure
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, payroll, and statutory compliance
• Hands-on experience in grievance handling and POSH cases
• Proven ability to lead recruitment and generalist teams effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency in English; additional language is an added advantage
• Familiarity with HRMS tools and MS Excel

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources / Business Administration / relevant field
• Certifications in POSH, labor law, or HR analytics (preferred but not mandatory)