We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead the complete HR function at Lafayette Foods Pvt. Ltd.

The role will have end-to-end ownership of recruitment, payroll, statutory compliance, employee relations, performance management and HR operations across our food and hospitality business.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in F&B;, hospitality, retail, QSR or another quick-growing consumer business and be comfortable managing both corporate and frontline workforce requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

- Own end-to-end recruitment across restaurants, cafés, central kitchen, corporate and leadership roles.
- Independently manage high-volume hiring for F&B; positions including Chefs, Sous Chefs, Baristas, Captains, service staffs and other operational roles.
- Source, screen, interview and coordinate candidates through the complete recruitment process.
- Work closely with operations managers and leadership to understand manpower requirements and close positions within timelines.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring requirements.
- Track recruitment metrics including open positions, hiring timelines and joining ratios.

Payroll & Employee Management

- Manage monthly payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timely salary disbursement.
- Manage employee joining, exit, full & final settlement, leave, attendance and salary records.
- Resolve employee queries related to salaries, deductions, benefits and statutory payments.
- Maintain accurate employee master data and HRMIS records.
- Ensure proper documentation of offer letters, appointment letters, employment contracts and employee files.

Statutory Compliance

- Coordinate and manage PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS and other applicable statutory compliances.
- Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and maintenance of required records and registers.




- Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and employment regulations.
- Coordinate with finance/payroll consultants, auditors and statutory authorities whenever required.

Employee Relations & HR Operations

- Drive employee engagement, retention and a positive workplace culture.
- Establish and improve HR policies, processes and systems as the company scales.
- Ensure smooth and consistent HR operations across the organization.

Performance & Development

- Implement performance appraisal and performance management systems.
- Identify training and development needs across teams and coordinate relevant programs.
- Support managers in improving employee performance and productivity.

HR Analytics & Process Improvement

- Track HR metrics including attrition, hiring timelines, absenteeism and employee performance.
- Identify gaps in existing HR processes and implement practical solutions.
- Build robust HR systems and processes that can scale as Lafayette expands into multiple cities.

Requirements

- 4–8 years of relevant HR experience.
- Experience in F&B;, hospitality, retail, QSR or another high-growth consumer business is preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience in recruitment, payroll and statutory compliance.
- Proven ability to independently manage end-to-end HR operations.
- Strong understanding of employee lifecycle management and HR processes.
- Experience in high-volume recruitment for frontline and operational roles is highly preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment and work closely with multiple teams.

Languages Tamil, Hindi, English and Kannada.

Job Details

Position: Human Resources Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu & Bangalore, Karnataka

Work Mode: On-Site

Experience: 4–8 Years

Industry: Food & Beverage / Hospitality

Interested candidates can apply [email protected] with their updated resume

📌 Human Resources Manager (Chennai)
🏢 LAFAYETTE FOODS PRIVATE
📍 Chennai