HR Manager
HR Manager
HRM/02/26
Location:Coimbatore
Role Purpose
The HR Manager will lead and own the entire HR & Administration function, driving strategic people initiatives while ensuring strong operational excellence across Recruitment, HR Operations, PMS, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Payroll, and Compliance. The role requires a mature HR leader who can scale systems, mentor the existing team, and align people practices with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and execute HR strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organization design, and talent strategy.
- Build HR governance, policies, and frameworks that support scalability and consistency.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Own end-to-end recruitment strategy for technical and non-technical roles.
- Drive employer branding, sourcing channels, campus hiring, and referral programs.
- Ensure quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness of hiring.
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Oversee onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and exit processes.
- Ensure accurate employee records, documentation, and HRIS usage.
- Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
Performance Management System (PMS)
- Design, implement, and continuously improve PMS aligned to business KPIs.
- Enable goal setting, mid-year reviews, appraisals, and performance calibration.
- Coach managers on performance conversations and development planning.
Compensation & Benefits (C&B)
- Design salary structures, grading, and annual increment frameworks.
- Manage variable pay, incentives, and benefits administration.
- Ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
Learning & Development (L&D)
- Identify competency gaps and build annual training calendar.
- Drive leadership development, technical, and behavioural training programs.
- Measure training effectiveness and ROI.
Payroll & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Oversee statutory compliances (PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, CLRA, Shops & Establishment, etc.).
- Coordinate audits and inspections.
Administration & Facilities
- Oversee office administration, facilities, vendor management, and housekeeping.
- Ensure a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.
Team Leadership
- Mentor, upskill, and performance-manage the HR & Admin team.
- Build accountability, ownership, and service orientation within the team.
Required Skills & Competencies
Technical / Functional Skills
- Strong expertise in Recruitment, HR Operations, PMS, C&B, L&D, Payroll, and Compliance.
- Hands-on experience with HRMS / Payroll systems.
- Good understanding of Indian labour laws.
- Ability to design frameworks, policies, and SOPs from scratch.
Behavioural / Leadership Skills
- Strategic thinking with strong execution capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Strong communication skills (English & Tamil preferred).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Education & Experience
- MBA / MSW in HR or equivalent.
- 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4–5 years in a managerial/lead role.
- Prior experience in IT / Software / Technology services environment preferred.
Success Indicators (First 12 Months)
- Stable, scalable HR processes and documented SOPs.
- Improved hiring quality and reduced time-to-fill.
- Robust PMS and structured C&B framework implemented.
- Higher employee engagement and reduced attrition.
- A capable, performance-driven HR & Admin team.