Position Title: Human Resource Generalist
Experience: 1520 years
Qualification: MSW / MBA Human Resources
Location: Corporate Office, Chennai
Employment: Full-time
Reports To: Group Vice President - HR
Company: IMC Limited / Oil & Gas
About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned and highly skilled Human Resource Generalist with 1520 years of progressive HR experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing end-to-end HR processes that support organizational growth, employee engagement, and long-term sustainability. This role requires strong business partnering skills and the ability to work with senior leadership to drive people strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
L&D Strategy & Planning (Mandatory)
- Develop and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with business goals.
- Conduct annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across functions and levels.
- Create L&D frameworks, competency models, and career development pathways.
Learning Program Design & Delivery
- Design high-impact learning programs, workshops, and leadership development initiatives.
- Implement blended learning solutions (classroom, e-learning, simulations, micro-learning).
- Partner with external consultants, trainers, and content creators.
Leadership Development & Talent Management
- Drive leadership development journeys for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.
- Implement succession planning initiatives and talent acceleration programs.
- Collaborate with HRBP teams to identify high-potential employees (HiPo).
Learning Governance & Process Excellence
- Standardize L&D processes, documentation, and training dashboards.
- Implement and manage LMS platforms for digital learning.
- Track learning effectiveness using Kirkpatrick's Evaluation Model or similar frameworks.
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on HR policies, conflict management, and grievance handling.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives, retention programs, and organizational culture-building efforts.
- Ensure a positive work environment that supports employee satisfaction and productivity.
Performance Management
- Manage the annual and mid-year performance review cycles.
- Coach managers on goal setting, competency frameworks, and performance discussions.
- Identify high performers and support career development and succession planning.
Learning & Development
- Conduct training needs analysis and develop annual L&D plans.
- Oversee onboarding, leadership development, and capability-building programs.
- Collaborate with external training partners to deliver specialized programs.
Compensation & Benefits
- Support salary benchmarking, compensation planning, and benefits administration.
- Work with finance and leadership for annual appraisal and increment cycles.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Oversee HR policies, HRMIS, employee records, and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, etc.).
- Ensure adherence to labor laws and company standards.
- Streamline HR processes for efficiency and accuracy.
Strategic HR & Business Partnering
- Align HR initiatives with business objectives, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
- Lead organizational development interventions such as restructuring, change management, and culture transformation.
- Support organizational growth through data-driven HR analytics.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and HR operations.
- Hands-on experience with HRMIS/HRMS tools.
- Expertise in recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
- Behavioral Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder management abilities.
- High emotional intelligence, integrity, and professional maturity.
Desired Candidate Profile
- MSW or MBA (HR) from a recognized institution.
- 1520 years of diverse HR experience across HR operations, business partnering, and strategic HR.
- Strong experience in managing HR functions in mid to large-sized organizations.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and lead HR initiatives independently.
- Experience in manufacturing, IT/ITES, services, or multi-location environments will be an added advantage.
