Human Resources Generalist

Your Mission:

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)