Head Human Resource and Administration

Shiksha Financial Services India; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiksha Financial Services India in Chennai invites a seasoned Head HR & Administration to lead the end-to-end HR lifecycle and administrative functions across multiple branches.

The successful candidate will formulate HR strategies, drive recruitment and performance management, ensure statutory compliance, and foster a productive work environment for a NBFC group. 12–15 years of HR/Administration experience required.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent.
• 12–15 years overall HR and administration experience in NBFC/BFSI.
• Experience with payroll, compliance, and multi-location teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention across levels.
• Design performance management and appraisal processes.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and development.
• Manage disciplinary actions and employee relations effectively.
• Partner with heads to plan workforce needs and succession.

Skills

HR policies

Labor laws

Leadership

Communication

HRMS

Multi-location teams

Education

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Description Head HR & Administration

Job Title: Head Human Resources & Administration

Location: Arumbakkam, Chennai.

Experience: 12 to 15 Years

Industry: NBFC / Financial Services

Job Summary

The Head HR & Administration will be responsible for leading the overall Human Resources and Administrative functions of the organization. This role involves formulating HR strategies aligned with business objectives, managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a productive work environment across all branches and departments.

Key Responsibilities Human Services

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with business goals.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and retention for all levels.
• Design and drive performance management systems and appraisal processes.
• ¢ Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination.
• ¢ Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, etc.).
• ¢ Drive employee engagement, training, and talent development initiatives.
• ¢ Manage disciplinary actions, grievance redressal, and employee relations effectively.
• ¢ Partner with business heads to plan workforce requirements and succession strategies.

Key Responsibilities Administration

• ¢ Oversee facility management, office infrastructure, and branch administration.
• ¢ Manage vendor contracts, housekeeping, transport, security, and maintenance operations.
• ¢ Ensure smooth execution of administrative processes across all locations.
• ¢ Oversee procurement of office supplies, assets, and inventory control.
• ¢ Implement safety, health, and environmental standards across offices.

Skills & Competencies

• ¢ Strong knowledge of HR policies, labor laws, and statutory compliance.
• ¢ Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• ¢ Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
• ¢ Proven experience in managing multi-location teams.
• ¢ Exposure to HRMS and modern HR tools.

Educational Qualification

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent from a reputed institution.

Preferred Background

Candidates with prior experience in NBFC / BFSI sector handling both HR and Administration functions.