Deputy Manager - HR

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Chennai invites an HR Manager to lead HR plans and deliver strategic business outcomes with full cycle HR support.

You will drive workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, rewards, and employee engagement, partnering with business leaders to build a high‑performing organization. The role requires 2–6 years HRBP experience and MBA/HRM preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of HRBP experience or equivalent.
• MBA or Masters in HRM preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights on business challenges and manpower planning.
• Drive Strategic Workforce Planning to align people with business strategy.
• Implement HR processes including PMS, learning & development, and talent management.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding to ensure timely manpower availability.
• Oversee total rewards and recognition programs.
• Maintain high employee engagement through hands-on leadership and collaboration.
• Support technology-enabled HR solutions within business units.

Skills

HRBP Experience

Performance Management

Learning & Development

Stakeholder Management

Ambiguity Tolerance

Tech Environment Comfort

Education

MBA or Masters in HRM

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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The individual will implement HR plans and solutions in order to achieve strategic business objectives and deliver results. The incumbent needs to possess the ability to complete high volumes of task with minimal supervision and deadline sensitivity. As such, the individual must be skilled at anticipating problems, creating contingency plans, managing multiple priorities, problem solving as well as helping in fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

About the role:

The HR Manager is both a strategic and hands‑on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support. The role is critical in executing our people initiatives, providing a great internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide insights on ground level business challenges and implementation support for establishing organization structure and manpower plan that caters to business needs
• Drive Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) to map the people strategy with the business strategy
• Implement behavioral and functional trainings and programs at Business/Functional level to ensure that capability development needs are adequately met
• Implement talent management processes at the business/functional level to ensure continuous identification and development of high‑potential talent
• Lead implementation of performance management activities at the business level to ensure adherence with organization‑wide PMS guidelines and timelines
• Manage recruitment and onboarding to ensure on‑time availability of manpower in accordance with business/function requirements and facilitate smooth operations
• Manage total rewards and recognition system for the business/function through streamlined implementation and administration of processes
• A true hands‑on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement. Partner with business leaders and other functions to maintain a highly motivated and engaged workforce.
• Provide support for implementation of technology enabled solutions and systems in the respective business units
• Manage critical employee and HR management aspects such as communications, employee exit, personal data, and grievance redressal to facilitate healthy/harmonious climate within the organization

Experience

2 to 6 years (relaxation in case of academic qualification)

Requisite Experience

• Mandatory : HRBP Experience (managing a unit or 150+ employees within a larger unit)
• Process Cabilities : Hiring Experience, Business Partnering , PMS , Learning & Development
• Behavioural capabilities : working in ambiguity, comfort in working in tech environments, first principles thinking, stakeholder management.

Industry Preferred

Automotive , Automotive Tech, Tech Orgs Suppliers, FMCG , MFG, consultancies (ex : HR in big 4)

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven skill in operations and basic software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Specific knowledge and experience of human resource theory, functions and practice
• Proven ability to use initiative in carrying out tasks
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and organize workload to ensure short timelines are met with no compromise on quality of deliverables

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree from a top tier graduate school. (MBA or Masters in HRM preferred)
• Strong evidence of stretch assignments that are evidence of superior performance in previous role
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.