HR & Admin Manager

MAI Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Chennai is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to oversee HR operations and administration. The ideal candidate will possess 5–7 years of HR experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for employee development and compliance. Responsibilities include end-to-end recruitment, employee engagement strategies, and maintaining a positive workplace culture. Join us to make a real impact in fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of HR & Admin experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and solve HR issues.
• Well-versed in labour laws and compliance requirements.
• Passionate about recruitment and employee development.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Foster open communication and resolve employee conflicts.
• Guide performance management and create growth training programs.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and industry standards.
• Shape a positive workplace culture through diverse initiatives.

Skills

HR operations management

Employee engagement

Conflict resolution

Performance management

Labour law compliance

HR tools proficiency

Tools

Zoho Recruit

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, growth-focused HR & Admin Manager to lead our Human Resources and Administration functions. This pivotal role requires a strong leader, a system builder, and an organisational expert who balances empathy with authority. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing end-to-end HR operations, building HR systems from scratch, driving employee engagement, ensuring compliance, and overseeing office administration. You will partner closely with management to foster a high-performance culture while maintaining smooth, efficient day-to-day operations.

Job Type: Full Time

What You’ll Do:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment – from crafting job posts to welcoming new team members.
• Design onboarding journeys that make new hires feel at home
• Foster open communication, resolve conflicts, and boost employee morale
• Guide performance management and create training programs for growth
• Keep us aligned with labour laws and industry standards
• Support competitive compensation strategies and benefits programs
• Shape a positive workplace culture with diversity, inclusion, and well-being initiatives

Who You Have To be:

• 5–7 years of HR & Admin experience (with 2+ years in a leadership role)
• Digging into the root cause, finding a solution, and creating a system to scale.
• Well-versed in labour laws, compliance, and best practices
• Experienced with HR tools like Zoho Recruit or similar
• Passionate about recruitment, employee development, and culture building
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Approachable, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent

What You’ll Create:

• Build a system to scale
• Quality hires and recruitment efficiency
• Employee satisfaction and engagement
• Payroll accuracy and compliance
• Streamlined admin processes and cost savings
• Retention and workplace culture impact

If you’re ready to step into a role where your work makes a real difference — we want you on our team!

👉 Apply today and help us build a workplace where people are empowered to succeed!