Human Resource Manager

Microlab; Zone 7 Ambattur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Microlab in Tamil Nadu seeks an HR leader to manage end-to-end HR activities across technical and non-technical teams. You will drive recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee records while ensuring statutory compliance and effective workforce management.

The role emphasizes performance management, training, employee relations and policy development to enhance culture and operational efficiency. Strong leadership and collaboration with senior management are essential.

Qualifications

• MBA / MSW / Master's Degree in HR or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/technical environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing 150+ employees and HR metrics.
• Proficiency in HRMS, payroll systems, and HR reporting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with department heads.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: end-to-end recruitment, manpower planning, onboarding and induction.
• HR Operations: attendance, leave, payroll coordination, records and documentation.
• Performance Management: KRAs, KPIs, appraisals and evaluations.
• Training & Development: coordinate technical, quality, behavioural and leadership programs.
• Employee Relations: grievances, discipline, engagement, retention and conflict resolution.
• Statutory Compliance: labour laws, PF, ESI, gratuity and other requirements.
• HR Policies & SOPs: develop and monitor policies and handbooks.
• Workforce Management: monitor absenteeism, productivity, attrition and manpower needs.
• HR Reporting: monthly dashboards on recruitment, attendance, attrition, training and performance.
• Organisational Development: work with senior management to improve culture and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independence

HRMS

MS Excel

Payroll systems

HR reporting

Talent acquisition / recruitment

Compliance knowledge

Education

MBA / MSW / Master's Degree in HR

Tools

HRMS

Payroll systems

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage end-to-end recruitment, manpower planning, onboarding, and employee induction across technical and non-technical departments.
• HR Operations: Oversee attendance, leave management, payroll coordination, employee records, and HR documentation.
• Performance Management: Implement KRAs, KPIs, performance appraisals, employee evaluations, and performance improvement plans.
• Training & Development: Coordinate technical, quality, behavioural, and leadership training programmes, including training records and competency assessments.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee grievances, workplace discipline, employee engagement, retention, and conflict resolution.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, PF, ESI, gratuity, professional tax, and other statutory requirements.
• HR Policies & SOPs: Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies, employee handbooks, disciplinary procedures, and organisational guidelines.
• Workforce Management: Monitor absenteeism, employee productivity, attrition, and departmental manpower requirements.
• HR Reporting: Prepare monthly HR dashboards covering recruitment, attendance, attrition, training, employee performance, and other key HR metrics.
• Organisational Development: Work closely with senior management and department heads to improve employee accountability, workplace culture, and operational efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: MBA / MSW / Master's Degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or independent HR leadership role.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, engineering, testing laboratories, or other technical industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience in managing a workforce of 150+ employees.
• Proficiency in HRMS, MS Excel, payroll systems, and HR reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effective with departmental heads.