Executive/ Senior Executive - HR & Admin

Emerson; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and paid time off

Job summary

Emerson in Chennai seeks an Executive/Senior Executive - General Administration & HR to align HR practices with factory needs, support end-to-end processes, and promote a positive work culture at the Mahindra World City site.

You will handle admin and facilities, vendor management, payroll support, onboarding to exits, learning initiatives, and HR data integrity, collaborating with the local HR team to ensure compliance and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of labor laws and statutory compliance for manufacturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proven organizational and coordination abilities.
• Experience with HR data reporting and analytics.
• Tamil and English proficiency; other regional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate leadership visits and manage site administration and executive engagements.
• Oversee facilities administration and provide employee support services (safety, welfare, infra readiness).
• Manage vendor relationships and contract workforce ensuring policy compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee documentation and HR/operational support.
• Support talent acquisition and manage onboarding to exit processes.
• Administer learning initiatives and performance management activities.
• Drive employee engagement programs and effective internal communication.
• Handle payroll operations and attendance systems, support HRIS/HCM tools.
• Verify administrative invoices before payment processing.
• Coordinate facilities and employee support with FCV BU at MWC PRM.

Skills

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Tamil & English bilingual

Education

MSW/MBA in HR/BA

Tools

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

HRMS/Payroll systems

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a HR professional looking to grow your career with a global leader in automation technology and software? Emerson offers an exciting opportunity for an

Job Description

Are you a HR professional looking to grow your career with a global leader in automation technology and software? Emerson offers an exciting opportunity for an Executive/Senior Executive - General Administration & HR. This role entails aligning HR practices with the business needs of the manufacturing unit, supporting end-to-end processes, and encouraging a positive work culture. This role will also collaborate with Mahindra World City (MWC Site) HR team to maintain compliance with labor laws and company policies while promoting employee engagement, development, and well‑being.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Coordinate leadership visits and manage all aspects of site administration, ensuring executive engagements and site operations run seamlessly.
• Oversee facilities administration while delivering comprehensive employee support services, including workplace safety, infrastructure readiness, and employee welfare.
• Manage vendor relationships and administer the contract workforce, ensuring compliance with company policies and smooth vendor operations.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee documentation while providing consistent administrative support for HR and operational needs.
• Support talent acquisition activities and manage employee lifecycle processes, from onboarding to exit formalities, ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Administer learning initiatives and performance management programs, including training coordination, appraisal cycles, and skill development activities.
• Drive employee engagement programs and facilitate effective communication support, fostering a collaborative and motivated workplace culture.
• Handle payroll operations, monitor attendance systems, and provide support for HCM platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance in workforce data
• Check and verify all administrative invoices to ensure accuracy before processing them for payment.
• Serve as the admin coordinator with FCV BU (stationed at MWC PRM) to ensure seamless execution of facilities and employee support requirements across the site.

Who You Are:

You model collaboration across the organization, you facilitate breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives, attentive to placing a high priority on developing others.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Good understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of labor laws and statutory compliance applicable to manufacturing organizations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Good organizational and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with HRMS and payroll systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to prepare and interpret HR reports.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• MSW/MBA with solid experience in Human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws, statutory compliance, and industrial relations.
• Experience in facilitating learning and development programs.
• Proficient in Tamil and English (knowledge of other regional languages is an added advantage).

This role offers a great opportunity to make a tangible impact on the HR function of a leading manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, results‑oriented, and passionate about driving HR excellence in a factory setting.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.