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HR Operations & Generalist

HR Operations & Generalist

ConfidentialChennai, India
18 days ago
Job description

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 :

  • 1–2 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.

    Skills Required

    HR process automation, HRMS payroll tools, Indian labour laws

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