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 workplace 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.

📌 HR Manager (India)
🏢 SIERRA ODC
📍 India