Deputy General Manager (DGM) HR

Company: Layam Group

Location: Chennai Head Office, Adyar

Designation: Deputy General Manager – Human Resources (DGM – HR)

Department: Human Resources

Experience: 15–20 Years (Preferred)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Statutory Compliance & Labour Laws

- Oversee end-to-end statutory compliance related to PF, ESI, Gratuity, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund and other applicable statutory requirements.
- Ensure timely filing of statutory returns, challans and monthly contributions.
- Handle PF and ESI registrations, employee additions, deletions, transfers and claim settlements.
- Manage gratuity calculations, eligibility, payments and settlements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Central and Tamil Nadu labour laws.
- Coordinate statutory inspections, audits and government department visits.
- Maintain statutory registers, records and documentation.
- Monitor changes in labour laws and ensure timely implementation.

2. Payroll Management

- Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees across the organization.
- Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, incentives, bonuses, deductions and reimbursements.
- Supervise PF, ESI, TDS, Qualified Tax and other statutory deductions.
- Ensure timely salary processing and disbursement.
- Handle Full and Final (F&F;) settlements, salary revisions and arrear calculations.
- Reconcile payroll data with Finance and Accounts departments.
- Ensure payroll accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.

3. HR Operations & Administration

- Develop,



implement and monitor HR policies and procedures.
- Oversee employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers and separation.
- Maintain employee records, HR documentation and HRIS data.
- Manage leave, attendance and employee benefit administration.
- Ensure smooth execution of day-to-day HR operations.
- Standardize HR processes and improve operational efficiency.

4. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution.
- Manage employee relations and workplace issues.
- Handle disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries and related documentation.
- Coordinate with management and employees to maintain a healthy work environment.
- Support labour-related disputes and legal proceedings in coordination with legal teams.

5. Compensation & Benefits

- Design and review compensation structures and employee benefit policies.
- Manage gratuity, statutory bonus, leave encashment and other employee benefits.
- Conduct salary benchmarking and support compensation reviews.
- Ensure effective implementation of employee welfare initiatives.

6. Audit & Risk Management

- Lead internal and external HR compliance audits.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Identify compliance gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate with auditors, consultants, government authorities and legal advisors.
- Prepare compliance reports and present updates to senior management.

📌 Deputy General Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Layam
📍 Chennai