Job Title: Manager – HR & Administration

Location: Chennai - Poonamallee

Industry: Automobile Manufacturing (Tier 2 Supplier)

Reporting to: Plant Head / Director

- Key Responsibilities: HR Operations

- Workforce Planning & Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment for both "White Collar" (Engineers/Managers) and "Blue Collar" (ITI/Diploma technicians) staff. Build a pipeline for seasonal production spikes.
- Performance Management: Implement KRA/KPI-based appraisal systems. In Tier 2 companies, this often involves aligning individual performance with plant OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and quality targets.
- Training & Development: Identify skill gaps in technical competencies (e.g., welding, CNC, assembly) and soft skills. Maintain training records required for IATF 16949 and ISO audits.
- Payroll & Benefits: Oversee monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in overtime (OT) calculations, which are frequent in the automotive sector.

2. Statutory Compliance & Industrial Relations (IR)
- Labor Law Adherence: Ensure 100% compliance with the Factories Act (1948), Contract Labour (R&A;) Act, EPF/ESI, and Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (National & Festival Holidays) Act.
- Audit Readiness: Act as the primary point of contact for government labor inspectors and customer audits
- Contractual Labour Management: Manage relationships with manpower contractors,



ensuring they pay minimum wages and maintain statutory records to prevent "principal employer" liabilities.
- Grievance Redressal: Maintain a strike-free environment by proactively resolving shop-floor issues and fostering healthy relations with labor unions (if applicable).

3. Administrative & Facility Management
- Security & Transport: Manage the security force and employee transportation (bus/cab routes), a critical function given Chennai's decentralized industrial hubs.
- Canteen & Housekeeping: Oversee the plant canteen (food quality and hygiene) and general factory upkeep.
- Liaison Work: Coordinate with local government bodies (EB, Municipality, Fire Dept, Pollution Control Board) for license renewals and permits.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- Education: MBA in HR, MSW (Master of Social Work), or MLP (Master in Labour Studies).
- Experience: 5–10 years in a manufacturing setup (at least 5 years in the automobile industry).
- Languages: Fluency in Tamil is mandatory for communicating with the shop-floor workforce and local authorities; proficiency in English is required for corporate reporting. Hindi is added advantage
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRMS tools and advanced Excel.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

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