Junior HR Executive

Lebara Media Services Private Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media services company in Chennai is looking for a Human Resources professional to handle recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in HR or Business Administration and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Key competencies include strong communication skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality. This role offers opportunities for career growth into specialized areas such as talent acquisition or employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in HR functions.
• Basic knowledge of recruitment processes, payroll systems, and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, screening, and shortlisting candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain candidate communication.
• Support onboarding processes including documentation, induction, and orientation.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases.
• Ensure timely completion of joining formalities and compliance requirements.
• Assist in probation review and confirmation processes.
• Support payroll preparation by collecting and verifying attendance, leave, and overtime data.
• Coordinate with finance to ensure accurate salary disbursement.
• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and queries.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office

HR software

Job description

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Assist in sourcing, screening, and shortlisting candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain candidate communication.
• Support onboarding processes including documentation, induction, and orientation.

Post-Recruitment Activities

• Maintain employee records and HR databases.
• Ensure timely completion of joining formalities and compliance requirements.
• Assist in probation review and confirmation processes

Payroll Administration

• Support payroll preparation by collecting and verifying attendance, leave, and overtime data.
• Coordinate with finance to ensure accurate salary disbursement.
• Handle employee queries related to payroll and benefits.

Employee Relations

• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and queries.
• Assist in organizing employee engagement activities.
• Support HR policies implementation and compliance with labor laws.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–3 year of experience in HR functions
• Basic knowledge of recruitment processes, payroll systems, and HR policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with HR software is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
• Team player with adaptability in a dynamic environment

Career Growth

This role offers exposure to core HR functions and an opportunity to grow into specialized areas such as talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, or employee engagement.