Executive/ Senior Executive - HR & Admin

City of Shakopee, MN; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an Executive/Senior Executive - General Administration & HR to align HR practices with the manufacturing unit’s needs, support end-to-end processes, and foster a positive work culture. This role will collaborate with Mahindra World City HR to ensure labor-law compliance and promote employee engagement, development, and wellbeing.

You will coordinate leadership visits, manage facilities, vendor relationships, HRMS and payroll support, onboarding through exits, learning

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in manufacturing or factory environments.
• MSW or MBA with solid experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of employment laws, statutory compliance, and industrial relations.
• Experience in facilitating learning and development programs.
• Proficiency in Tamil and English (additional regional languages a plus).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate leadership visits and manage all aspects of site administration, ensuring executive engagements and site operations run seamlessly.
• Oversee facilities administration and employee support services, including workplace safety and infrastructure readiness.
• Manage vendor relationships and administer the contract workforce in compliance with policies.
• Maintain employee documentation and provide HR and operations support.
• Support talent acquisition and manage end-to-end lifecycle processes (onboarding to exit).
• Coordinate learning initiatives and performance management, including training and appraisals.
• Drive employee engagement programs and facilitate effective communication across the site.
• Support payroll operations and attendance systems, ensuring accurate workforce data in HRMS.
• Verify administrative invoices before payment processing.
• Serve as admin coordinator with FCV BU to ensure site-wide facilities and support needs are met.

Skills

HR operations

Employee lifecycle

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Excel

PowerPoint

HRMS

Payroll systems

Analytical mindset

Education

MSW

MBA

Tools

HRMS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

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 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.