HR Manager

We are a growing multi\-business group based in Madurai employing over 300 people. We are looking for an experienced Chief HR Manager to own the complete HR function across all our business units.

This is a senior, independent role. You will report directly to management and will be responsible for building and running HR systems, ensuring statutory compliance, processing payroll, designing performance frameworks, and developing our workforce. We need someone who can operate with minimal supervision and takes full ownership.

• *KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

• *Recruitment \& Onboarding:**

• End\-to\-end hiring across all business units — sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Design and maintain induction process and probation tracking for all new joiners

• *Payroll \& Compensation:**

• Monthly payroll processing for 100\+ employees across all units
• Salary structure design, advance and loan tracking, and full and final settlement
• Coordinate with accounts team for disbursement and ledger entries

• *Statutory Compliance:**

• ESI and PF — monthly challan, employee registration, and claim coordination
• Professional Tax, Gratuity, and Bonus compliance
• Labour law compliance — Factories Act, Shops \& Establishments Act, Minimum Wages Act
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure readiness for labour inspections at all times

• *KPI \& KRA Framework:**

• Design and implement KRA and KPI frameworks for every role across all businesses
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and compile reports for management
• Manage performance improvement plans for underperforming employees

• *Training \& Development:**

• Identify training needs and design quarterly training calendars
• Deliver induction training for new joiners and coordinate external programs
• Build and maintain a skills matrix for the entire workforce

• *Employee Relations:**

• Handle grievances, disciplinary matters, and exit interviews
• Maintain a positive work culture and manage attrition proactively

• *HR Reporting:**

• Monthly HR MIS report to management — headcount, compliance status, attrition, training
• Maintain all employee records digitally — contracts, documents, performance history

• *REQUIREMENTS**

• *Mandatory:**

• MBA (HR) / MSW / PGDHRM or equivalent qualification
• 7–12 years of HR experience with at least 4 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Hands\-on payroll processing experience for 100\+ employee headcount
• Strong knowledge of ESI, PF, Factories Act, and Tamil Nadu labour laws
• Proven experience designing and implementing KRA and KPI frameworks
• Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets
• Strong Tamil communication; working English for documentation

• *Nice to Have:**

• Experience managing HR across multiple business units simultaneously
• Familiarity with HRMS software — Zoho People, GreytHR, or similar
• Training facilitation experience — ability to conduct sessions independently

• *WHAT WE OFFER**

• Senior leadership role with full ownership of the HR function
• Exposure to HR management across three distinct industries
• Direct reporting to and visibility with senior management
• Stable, long\-term employment with a well\-established business group
• Performance\-based salary revision annually

Pay: ₹20,000\.00 \- ₹35,000\.00 per month

Work Location: In person