Lead - HR Generalist (Candidates from Chennai only)

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead - HR Generalist to join our team. This role demands a proactive and people-centric professional with a solid foundation in HR operations, excellent communication skills, and strong proficiency in Zoho People. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in HR policy creation, audits, POSH compliance, employee engagement, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

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  HR Systems & Zoho People:
  
• Own and manage Zoho People as the primary HRMS tool.
  
• Ensure data accuracy, manage workflows, onboarding, offboarding, attendance, and leave modules.
  
• Generate reports and insights for leadership on a regular basis.
  
• HR Policy Management:
  
• Draft, review, and update company HR policies in alignment with legal compliance and industry standards.
  
• Conduct periodic HR audits to ensure policy adherence and documentation accuracy.
  
• POSH Compliance & Grievance Handling:
  
• Ensure implementation and compliance with the POSH policy.
  
• Act as the first point of contact for employee grievances related to POSH; coordinate with the ICC as needed.
  
• Employee Engagement:
  
• Organize and lead monthly employee gatherings, internal communications, and announcement sessions.
  
• Build a strong culture through consistent and engaging employee touchpoints.
  
• Reporting & Analytics:
  
• Create and maintain HR dashboards and reports using MS Excel and Zoho People.
  
• Monitor key HR metrics such as attrition, attendance trends, and engagement scores.
  
• Employee Engagement:
  
• Good exposure in PMS
• Create quarterly newsletters

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

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  8-9 years of proven experience in HR Generalist roles.

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  Mandatory experience with Zoho People (at least 2+ years).

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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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  Strong understanding of HR policies, labor laws, and audit processes.

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  Knowledge of POSH regulations with hands-on grievance handling experience.

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  Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards).

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  Strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, and a team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

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  Certification in labor laws, POSH, or HR analytics is a plus.

Benefits

What We Offer:

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  A collaborative and inclusive culture.

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  Opportunities to lead HR initiatives and make a tangible impact.

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  Flexible working culture and access to growth opportunities.