Human Resource Executive

Lenexis Foodworks; Chennai; On-site; INR 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenexis FoodWorks Pvt Ltd in Chennai is seeking a proactive HR Executive to oversee end-to-end HR operations and drive talent acquisition for Chinese Wok stores. The role focuses on bulk hiring for store-level managers and ensuring smooth onboarding and compliance across multiple outlets.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years HR experience, preferably in QSR/Retail/F&B, with strong communication and MS Excel skills to manage HRIS and recruitment trackers. Chennai familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years HR experience
• 2+ years QSR/Retail/F&B recruitment preferred
• Graduate or MBA in Human Resources
• Familiar with Chennai's QSR talent market

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for store roles (Shift Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Manager)
• Manage bulk hiring and timely closure of store-level vacancies
• Source candidates via job portals, referrals, walk-ins and other channels
• Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates until joining
• Maintain recruitment trackers and provide regular manpower updates
• Support manpower planning based on store requirements
• Manage employee onboarding, documentation and joining formalities
• Coordinate attendance, leave management and payroll inputs
• Handle employee grievances and engagement activities
• Monitor attrition and retention initiatives
• Ensure HRIS updates and employee records
• Coordinate exit formalities and Full & Final settlements
• Employee Code creation

Skills

Bulk/volume hiring

QSR/Restaurant operations

Communication & interpersonal

HR operations & compliance

MS Excel & HRMS

Multi-store recruitment

Education

MBA in HR

Bachelor's degree in HR/related

Tools

MS Excel

HRIS/HRMS tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented HR Executive to manage end-to-end HR operations and talent acquisition for our Chinese Wok stores in Chennai. The ideal candidate should have experience in QSR or retail operations, particularly in bulk hiring and store-level HR management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition 70%

• Handle end-to-end recruitment for Shift Managers, Assistant Restaurant Managers and Restaurant Managers.
• Manage bulk hiring and ensure timely closure of store-level vacancies.
• Source candidates through job portals, employee referrals, walk-ins and other recruitment channels.
• Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates until joining.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and provide regular manpower updates.
• Support manpower planning based on store requirements.

2. HR Operations 30%

• Manage employee onboarding, documentation and joining formalities.
• Coordinate attendance, leave management and payroll inputs.
• Handle employee grievances and employee engagement activities.
• Monitor employee attrition and support retention initiatives.
• Ensure timely completion of HRIS updates and employee records.
• Coordinate exit formalities and Full & Final settlements.
• Employee Code creation.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in bulk and volume hiring.
• Good understanding of QSR / Restaurant operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of HR operations and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and HRMS.
• Ability to manage multiple store-level requirements.

Eligibility

• 2–4 years of experience in HR.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in QSR / Retail / F&B recruitment preferred.
• Graduate or MBA in Human Resources.
• Candidates familiar with Chennai's QSR talent market will be preferred.

What We Are Looking For

A hands-on HR professional who can independently manage recruitment and HR operations while ensuring timely manpower availability across Chinese Wok stores in Chennai.