Senior HR Manager

Job Overview

Asian Lifts And Escalator Private Limited is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior HR Manager based in Chennai to oversee all facets of the human resources functions. This full-time role requires managing recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, performance management, HR compliance, engagement initiatives, and HR policy implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire HR operations and administrative functions within the company.
• Oversee complete recruitment lifecycle, including manpower planning, candidate sourcing, and employee onboarding.
• Design and enforce effective HR policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Manage all employee lifecycle processes such as joining, confirmations, transfers, promotions, appraisals, resignations, and exits.
• Collaborate with the Accounts department to ensure accurate payroll processing including attendance, leave, loss of pay, PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory payroll activities.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory norms.
• Maintain precise and updated employee records, databases, and personnel files.
• Address employee grievances effectively to sustain positive workplace relations.
• Organize employee engagement, welfare programs, and team-building events.
• Monitor employee performance and manage appraisal and review cycles.
• Identify training needs and facilitate employee development programs.
• Prepare comprehensive HR management information system (MIS) reports for leadership.
• Coordinate with departmental heads regarding manpower planning and employee concerns.
• Supervise attendance, punctuality, leave management, and discipline as per organizational policies.
• Manage external HR service providers such as vendors, recruitment consultants, and insurance agencies.
• Assist senior management in development and implementation of organizational structures, compensation frameworks, and welfare initiatives.
• Ensure smooth operation of HRMS and payroll software systems.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong expertise in HR operations and generalist functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing, PF, ESI, PT, and related labour compliance.
• Proficiency in recruitment and talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Office suite, and HRMS/payroll systems.
• Capability to independently manage multiple HR functions simultaneously.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Master's degree (MBA, PGDM, MSW) or Master's in Human Resources or related discipline.

Experience and Industry Preference

Applicants should have between 5 to 10 years of relevant HR experience. Experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction, elevator, or similar sectors is preferred. Candidates should have demonstrated hands-on experience managing comprehensive HR functions and be comfortable working collaboratively with senior leadership and department heads.

Additional Information

This position is based in Chennai and requires full-time, onsite commitment. Monthly remuneration offered ranges from INR 30,000 to INR 50,000. Interested candidates may forward their resumes to the company's HR contact.