HR Manager

Sameera Infrastructure Development And Projects; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sameera Infrastructure Development And Projects seeks an experienced HR Manager to oversee end-to-end human resources functions in Chennai. You will drive recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance, while shaping HR policies and performance management.

Ideal candidates will have 5–10+ years in HR, with strong communication and leadership skills, and a background in labour law compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
• 5–10 years HR experience including operations and team management.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, and labour law compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding.
• Coordinate with department heads to forecast manpower needs.
• Manage employee relations and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain HR records, databases and personnel files; manage joinings, transfers, promotions and exits.
• Coordinate payroll processes, attendance, leaves, overtime and salary inputs.
• Ensure statutory compliance including PF, ESI, professional tax, gratuity and related filings.
• Develop and monitor performance management systems and leadership development.
• Assist in HR strategy, workforce planning and organizational development.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Labour law compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business Administration

MBA/PGDM in HR (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

HRMS/Payroll systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Coordinate with department heads to identify manpower requirements.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain talent.
• Ensure timely hiring to meet business requirements.

2. Employee Relations and Engagement

• Address employee grievances and workplace concerns.
• Promote a positive work environment and employee engagement.
• Manage disciplinary procedures and conflict resolution.
• Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and engagement initiatives.

3. HR Operations and Administration

• Maintain employee records, HR databases, and personnel files.
• Manage joining formalities, induction, transfers, promotions, and exit procedures.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and manpower statistics.

4. Payroll and Compensation Management

• Coordinate monthly payroll processing with the payroll or finance team.
• Manage attendance, leave records, overtime, and salary inputs.
• Support compensation reviews, salary structures, incentives, and benefits administration.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and confidentiality of employee information.

5. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and employment regulations.
• Coordinate statutory requirements related to PF, ESI, professional tax, gratuity, and other applicable obligations.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and documentation as required.
• Coordinate with consultants, auditors, and government authorities when necessary.

6. Performance Management

• Implement and monitor performance appraisal systems.
• Coordinate goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback sessions.
• Support managers in performance improvement plans.
• Identify training needs and employee development opportunities.

7. Learning and Development

• Identify employee training requirements.
• Organize training programs, workshops, and leadership development initiatives.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and employee development progress.

8. HR Strategy and Management

• Develop HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Monitor employee turnover, absenteeism, recruitment costs, and other HR metrics.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Advise management on HR matters and people-related decisions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA/PGDM in HR is preferred.
• 510 years of relevant HR experience, including HR operations and team management.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, and labour law compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and HRMS/payroll systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time to fill vacancies.
• Employee retention and turnover rate.
• Employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Payroll accuracy and timeliness.
• Statutory compliance and audit readiness.
• Training effectiveness.
• Performance appraisal completion rate.
• HR process efficiency and employee grievance resolution time.

Expected Outcome

The HR Manager will ensure smooth HR operations, effective talent management, employee satisfaction, legal compliance, and the development of a productive and engaged workforce.