We’re Hiring | Lead – HR & Administration

Location | Chennai, India | TROESTER India Pvt. Ltd.

Be part of our growth journey. Build great teams. Shape the future of our organisation.

TROESTER India Pvt. Ltd., part of the globally established TROESTER Group, Germany, is looking for an experienced and dynamic Lead – HR & Administration to support our next phase of growth.

As we continue to expand our business and strengthen our organisational capabilities, we are looking for a people-oriented professional who can drive HR excellence, develop talent, enhance employee engagement and establish best-in-class people and administrative practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to work closely with business leadership, contribute to organisational development and create an environment where people and business thrive together.

Key Responsibilities

- HR Strategy & Operations: Lead HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement and separation.
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Attract the right talent, build recruitment pipelines, identify competency requirements and drive learning and development initiatives.
- Performance & Organisational Development: Partner with department heads to strengthen role clarity, performance KPIs, career development and succession planning.
- Employee Engagement & Culture: Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance work environment aligned with the company's values and business objectives.
- HR Policies & Compliance: Manage HR policies, employee documentation and compliance with applicable Indian labour laws, statutory requirements and workplace policies, including POSH.
- HR Systems & Analytics: Leverage digital HR systems, including Zoho People, to streamline processes, strengthen workforce analytics and support data-driven decision-making.
- Compensation & Benefits: Coordinate payroll inputs, compensation reviews,



employee benefits and related statutory requirements in collaboration with Accounts & Finance.
- Administration & Facilities: Oversee office administration, facilities, vendor management, travel coordination, employee events and related operational requirements.
- Leadership Partnership: Work closely with the Managing Director and department heads on manpower planning, organisational effectiveness, employee development and HR initiatives aligned with business growth.

What We Are Looking For

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field; an MBA or postgraduate qualification in HR is preferred.
- Approximately 8–12 years of relevant experience, including experience in a generalist HR or HR leadership role.
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial equipment, automotive or industrial services will be an advantage.
- Good understanding of Indian labour laws, HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management.
- Familiarity with HRMS platforms; experience with Zoho People would be an advantage.
- Strong communication, planning, interpersonal and analytical skills.
- A proactive, collaborative and business-oriented professional who combines people leadership with effective execution.

The Ideal Candidate

You are passionate about people, committed to organisational excellence and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful business impact. You bring structure, sound judgement and a continuous-improvement mindset to your work, while building trusted relationships across teams and functions.

You enjoy working in a growing, international business environment where initiative, collaboration, accountability and career development are valued.

Why Join TROESTER India?

- Be part of an international engineering group with a strong industrial heritage.
- Work closely with leadership and contribute to strategic people and organisational initiatives.
- Play a meaningful role in developing talent and supporting business growth in India.
- Enjoy the opportunity to shape HR practices, employee experience and organisational development in a growing business.

📌 Lead – HR & Admin (Chennai)
🏢 TROESTER India
📍 Chennai