Corporate HR Manager – Leading Composite Material industry – Chennai

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate HR Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

• Formulate and standardize HR policies, procedures, and processes across business units.

• Support senior management in workforce planning, organizational development, and manpower budgeting.

• Drive HR initiatives to improve employee productivity and organizational effectiveness.

2. Talent Acquisition & Manpower Planning

• Oversee corporate-level recruitment and selection activities for various departments and business functions.

• Coordinate with business heads to understand manpower requirements and hiring priorities.

• Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain quality talent.

• Monitor recruitment metrics, hiring timelines, and manpower costs.

3. HR Operations & Administration

• Oversee employee lifecycle management, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and separation.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records, HR documentation, and HRIS data.

• Establish standardized HR processes and reporting mechanisms across locations.

• Monitor payroll coordination, attendance, leave management, and employee benefits administration.

4. Performance Management & Talent Development

• Design and implement performance appraisal and employee evaluation systems.

• Coordinate annual appraisal, increment, promotion, and performance review processes.

• Identify training needs and facilitate employee development initiatives.

• Support succession planning, leadership development, and talent retention.

5. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Promote a positive workplace culture and employee engagement.

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.

• Develop employee welfare initiatives and retention strategies.

• Support management in maintaining effective employee communication and workplace relations.

6. Statutory Compliance & HR Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, and company policies.

• Coordinate statutory audits, HR audits, and compliance documentation.

• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive HR records.

• Review and update HR policies in line with applicable regulatory changes.

7. HR Analytics & Management Reporting

• Prepare and present HR MIS reports, manpower reports, attrition analysis, and recruitment dashboards.

• Monitor HR KPIs, employee turnover, manpower costs, and productivity indicators.

• Provide data-driven recommendations to management for HR process improvements.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of corporate HR operations and HR strategy.

• Expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Good understanding of labour laws and statutory compliance.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, HRMS, and HR reporting tools.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work independently.