Human Resources Generalist

Global Textile Alliance India Pvt Ltd; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Textile Alliance India Pvt Ltd in South India (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu) is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to oversee HR operations, recruitment, payroll compliance and employee development. You will partner with managers to drive effective manpower planning and maintain a positive work environment.

The role requires expertise in Indian labour laws, end-to-end HR processes and strong stakeholder management to support manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in HR operations and generalist activities within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Bonus, Gratuity).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, policies and procedures.
• Lead recruitment and manpower planning across staff and blue-collar roles.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary actions and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and statutory compliance activities.
• Support performance management, KPIs and employee development.
• Implement and communicate HR policies; drive process improvements.
• Prepare HR reports and provide management with data-driven insights.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR reporting

Payroll & compliance

MS Office

HRMS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRMS

MS Office

Payroll software

Job description

To oversee and coordinate all day-to-day Human Resources activities, ensuring effective employee management, compliance with applicable labor laws, and the implementation of HR policies and procedures.

You will play a key role in supporting the organization’s operational and business requirements through effective manpower planning, recruitment, employee relations, HR administration and employee development, while fostering a positive, engaging and productive working environment.

Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, transfers and separation.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and HR documentation.
• Monitor attendance, leave, weekly offs, shifts and other HR-related processes.
• Ensure timely completion of probation reviews and performance-related processes.
• Coordinate day-to-day HR activities and provide support to employees and managers.

Recruitment & Manpower Planning

• Identify and anticipate manpower requirements in coordination with department heads.
• Manage recruitment activities for both staff and blue-collar positions.
• Source candidates through appropriate recruitment channels and conduct initial HR screenings.
• Coordinate interviews and follow up on recruitment progress.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and monitor recruitment efficiency and time-to-fill.
• Support manpower planning in line with business and operational needs.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for employee queries, grievances and workplace concerns.
• Support managers in addressing employee-related issues and resolving conflicts.
• Conduct employee discussions and ensure appropriate follow-up actions.
• Coordinate disciplinary procedures, counselling and warning letters when required.
• Promote employee engagement, welfare and retention initiatives.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive and respectful working environment.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll inputs, including attendance, leave, overtime and other applicable elements.
• Coordinate payroll-related activities with the relevant internal teams or external service providers.
• Monitor compliance with applicable statutory requirements, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Bonus, Gratuity and other relevant employment regulations.
• Maintain statutory records and ensure proper HR documentation.
• Coordinate with external consultants and government authorities when required.
• Support labour-law compliance and HR-related audits.

Performance Management & Employee Development

• Coordinate probation, confirmation and performance appraisal processes.
• Support managers in monitoring employee performance and development.
• Assist in defining and monitoring HR-related KPIs.
• Identify training and development needs in collaboration with department heads.
• Coordinate training activities and support employee skill development.

HR Policies & Process Improvement

• Implement and communicate company HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees and managers understand and follow applicable HR policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency.
• Maintain HR documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR practices in line with business requirements.

HR Reporting & Management Support

• Maintain accurate HR databases and reporting tools.
• Prepare and monitor HR reports covering manpower, recruitment, attendance, absenteeism, attrition and other relevant indicators.
• Provide HR data and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Ensure timely and reliable HR reporting to management.

Profile:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in HR operations and generalist activities, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee lifecycle management, employee relations, performance management and HR administration.
• Good understanding of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Bonus, Gratuity and applicable employment regulations.
• Experience in manpower planning, blue-collar recruitment, employee engagement and workforce management.
• Ability to manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace conflicts with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience in implementing HR policies, improving processes and supporting organizational efficiency.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, HRMS and HR reporting tools, with the ability to analyse HR data and prepare management reports.
• A hands-on, organized and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Location:

South India, in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)