The HR Operations & Generalist will take full ownership of HR activities for the Chennai location, ensuring compliance, timely hiring, onboarding, and smooth daily operations. This is a high-accountability role requiring a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and can operate like a one-person HR command center.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end HR operations including attendance, leave, payroll coordination, documentation, and record management.
- Ensure 100% statutory compliance under Tamil Nadu Shops & Establishments Act, EPFO, ESIC, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, and related laws.
- Execute full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, from sourcing to onboarding, within committed timelines.
- Conduct onboarding and induction sessions that set clear expectations and reinforce company culture.
- Address employee queries and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
- Coordinate with vendors, facilities, and admin for uninterrupted operational support.
- Maintain accurate HR MIS reports and submit them to leadership without reminders.
- Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and scalability.
Core Competencies
- Proactive & Autonomous Execution: Delivers outcomes without prompting; takes complete ownership of tasks.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Uses data and reporting to drive HR decisions and maintain accuracy.
- Emotionally Intelligent with Grit: Handles pressure, resolves conflicts fairly, and earns trust.
- Adaptable & Lean-Minded: Optimises processes, automates tasks, and thrives in ambiguity.
Requirements
Must-Have:
- 12 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Generalist, or HR Administration.
- Working knowledge of Indian labour laws and Tamil Nadu-specific statutory requirements.
- Fluent in English and Tamil, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and adaptability to HRMS/payroll tools.
- High ownership mindset with ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
Preferred
- Experience in startup or high-growth environments.
- Exposure to compliance audits, vendor management, or office operations.
- Familiarity with HR process automation or HRMS tools.
Performance Expectations
- Maintain 100% statutory compliance with no escalations.
- Close all assigned hiring positions within agreed timelines.
- Ensure error-free payroll inputs and documentation every cycle.
- Implement at least one process improvement within the first 90 days.
- Operate independently with leadership only required for strategic input.
This role is for someone who acts, thinks, and delivers like a location-level HR leader from day one.
