Assistant Human Resource Manager

Lifebridge Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifebridge Group in Chennai, India seeks an experienced HR Generalist to manage end-to-end HR operations, onboarding, payroll coordination, performance reviews and employee engagement.

The role requires 5–8 years in HR, strong knowledge of labour laws, familiarity with HRMS, and the ability to drive process improvements while maintaining compliant, people-centric practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of HR generalist experience with operations HR exposure.
• Familiarity with HRMS platforms and labour law compliance essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring aligned with manpower budgets and approvals.
• Complete onboarding activities (documentation, IDs, JD, verification) within timelines.
• Manage attendance, biometric tracking, and payroll inputs with accuracy.
• Initiate and monitor performance appraisal cycles and KRAs.
• Prepare monthly training calendars and conduct in-house training sessions.
• Drive employee welfare events and engagement activities.
• Coordinate F&F processes, settlements, and relieving letters.
• Maintain HR dashboards and ensure statutory compliance reporting.
• Conduct rounds with managers to resolve employee concerns and uphold policies.

Skills

HR Generalist

Onboarding

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Training & development

HR reporting

Compliance

Process improvement

Education

Master's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRMS systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities:

Hiring, Induction & Orientation

• Coordinate hiring in alignment with approved manpower budgets and replacements.
• Raise manpower requisition through HRIS for all vacant positions.
• Complete onboarding activities (documentation, ID card, uniforms, JD, verification, etc.) within the defined timelines.
• Welcome and introduce new joiners to the team and share welcome notes for Executive-level and above.
• Ensure HRIS and personal files are updated for all new hires.

Time & Attendance

• Enroll all new hires in the biometric system from day one.
• Monitor attendance, leaves, and biometric exceptions; share relevant reports with department heads.
• Share latecomer inputs with payroll team for processing deductions.

Performance Management

• Initiate and monitor appraisal cycles in line with corporate timelines.
• Ensure monthly KRA updates and quarterly submissions to corporate HR.
• Support RM and department heads in conducting performance discussions.

Training & Development

• Prepare and circulate monthly training calendars (technical, soft skills, external).
• Ensure completion of mandatory trainings including BLS.
• Track training completion, collect feedback, and submit analysis reports.
• Conduct at least one in-house training session per month.

Employee Welfare & Engagement

• Distribute birthday and work anniversary cards.
• Conduct monthly town halls and soft skill trainings.
• Execute employee engagement events including festival celebrations and R&R programs.

Payroll & F&F Process

• Share monthly payroll input sheet with Corporate HR within specified timelines.
• Validate and ensure accuracy of all input data.
• Coordinate final settlements, generate relieving/experience letters post 30 days of exit.
• Seek RMs confirmation before processing any Full & Final Settlement.

HR Reporting

• Maintain daily recruitment tracker.
• Submit weekly and monthly HR dashboards.
• Report training, appraisal, confirmation, and statutory compliance status regularly.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Conduct regular rounds with RM to connect with employees and resolve concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all labour-related laws and internal HR policies.
• Ensure confirmation evaluations are completed on time.
• Maintain well-documented personal files for each employee.

HR Operations & Logistics

• Maintain adequate stock of uniforms, ID card tags, and employee diaries.
• Conduct periodic visits to staff accommodations to ensure quality of stay.
• Drive new HR initiatives to support employee well-being and satisfaction.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Education: Master's Degree (preferred in HR, Business Administration, or related field)
• Experience: Minimum 5-8 years in HR generalist role with exposure to operations HR
• Familiarity with HRMS platforms and labour law compliance is essential