Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: HR Executive

Organisation: Sevalaya

Industry: NGO / Non-Profit / Social Sector

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Alwarpet

Experience: 0–3 years

Qualification: Graduate / Postgraduate (HR / MSW / Related)

Company Description

Sevalaya is a registered charitable trust, established in 1988, committed to serving underprivileged communities across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Telangana. Over 1 million individuals have benefited from Sevalaya’s impactful initiatives in education, healthcare, rural development, and welfare. The organisation is professionally managed and guided by a dedicated Board of Trustees from diverse professional backgrounds, all driven by a shared goal of social development. Sevalaya’s mission is encapsulated in the principle "Love All Serve All," emphasizing its focus on inclusive and compassionate service.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Human Resources Generalist, based in Chennai. The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for managing HR operations, implementing HR policies, overseeing employee benefits and administration, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards. Key responsibilities also include facilitating recruitment, employee engagement, and supporting organizational development through effective HR practices.

Job Description

• Manage complete recruitment lifecycle: manpower planning to onboarding
• Source candidates through job portals, referrals, networks, and field hiring
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interview panels
• Prepare offer letters, manage joining formalities, and induction processes
• Maintain recruitment trackers, MIS reports, and documentation
• Ensure fair hiring practices and compliance with HR policies
• Handle end-to-end recruitment and onboarding
• Maintain HR records, attendance, leave, and documentation
• Support performance management and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, HR policies, and audits.

Preferred Skills:

Fluency in Tamil, Kannada and English

Reporting to: Head HR