HR Manager

Nithya Amirtham Indian Food; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Nithya Amirtham Indian Food in Chennai is seeking a Senior HR Leader to align HR strategy with business goals across manufacturing and hospitality operations.

The role requires overseeing talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, and development of a positive workplace culture with a focus on compliance and payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Mastery of HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Experience in FMCG/food manufacturing or hospitality preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and factory act.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR leadership and policy design.
• End-to-end talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Performance management and development of KRAs.
• Manage employee relations and culture building.
• Identify training needs and organize programs.
• Oversee payroll, attendance and statutory compliance.
• Develop HR systems, dashboards and reporting.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic HR

Talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Performance management

Employee relations

Training & development

Payroll & compliance

Policy formulation

Education

MBA in HR

MSW

MHRM

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• 1. Strategic HR Leadership
  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Partner with top management to design policies that enhance productivity, culture, and retention.
  • Forecast manpower requirements and plan for talent acquisition and succession.
• 2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • Oversee end-to-end recruitment for all levels from factory staff to senior management.
  • Ensure timely deployment of manpower in coordination with department heads.
  • Build an internal talent pipeline and foster employee referrals and internal promotions.
• 3. Performance Management & Organizational Development
  • Drive the implementation of Key Result Areas (KRAs) and annual appraisal systems.
  • Facilitate performance reviews, feedback sessions, and career growth discussions.
  • Identify and groom high-potential employees for leadership roles.
• 4. Employee Relations & Culture Building
  • Build and maintain a positive work culture based on integrity, teamwork, and vegetarian workplace ethics.
  • Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution effectively.
  • Lead engagement initiatives, communication forums, and welfare programs.
• 5. Training, Learning & Development
  • Identify competency gaps and design training calendars for all departments.
  • Organize leadership, compliance, and skill-based training programs.
  • Monitor training effectiveness and maintain detailed records.
• 6. Payroll, Attendance & Statutory Compliance
  • Oversee attendance management and coordinate payroll processing.
  • Ensure full compliance with labour laws and statutory obligations (PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.).
  • Liaise with auditors and government authorities for HR-related inspections and reports.
• 7. Policy Formulation & HR Systems
  • Develop, review, and update HR policies in line with best practices.
  • Digitize HR processes for attendance, leave, and performance tracking.
  • Prepare HR dashboards and MIS reports for management review.

Preferred candidate profile

• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management (MBA / MSW / MHRM).
• 8–12 years of experience in HR, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Prior experience in FMCG, Food Manufacturing, or Hospitality industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of labour laws, factory act, and compliance norms.