Location:
Chennai Type: Full-time
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Experience:
2–4 years in HR / talent acquisition, ideally in transport, logistics, EV or manufacturing Reports to: Managing Director / HR Head Role summary: You own hiring from shortlist to joining, and you keep manpower across all five companies planned, tracked and staffed. You are the single point of contact between hiring managers, candidates and management.

Key responsibilities
Shortlisting and selection
• Review CVs screened by the Recruitment Executive and build final shortlists against each role's requirements.
• Conduct first-round HR interviews (phone, video or in person) and assess fit, salary expectations and notice period.
• Coordinate trade tests and driving tests for drivers, mechanics and technicians, conducted by depot and site teams.
• Check references, licences (driving licence, badge, PSV where applicable), certificates and background details. Interview coordination
• Schedule interviews with hiring managers across entities and locations; send invites and reminders.
• Collect interview feedback within 48 hours and keep the hiring pipeline current.
• Prepare offer letters, negotiate within approved bands, and follow up until joining. Manpower management
• Maintain a live manpower plan for each company: approved headcount, filled, open, and upcoming needs.
• Track attrition, absenteeism and driver availability, especially for bus and cab operations.
• Arrange standby and relief staff for depots, routes and sites to avoid service gaps.
• Coordinate manpower contractors and agencies for contract staff where used. Onboarding and HR operations
• Run joining formalities: documents, ID cards, bank details,



PF/ESI enrolment, induction.
• Maintain employee records and the HRMS / ERPNext employee master.
• Support attendance, leave tracking and inputs for monthly payroll.
• Coordinate exit formalities and exit interviews. Reporting
• Weekly hiring and manpower dashboard to management: open roles, time-to-hire, joinings, attrition. Requirements
• Graduate in any discipline; MBA/MSW in HR preferred.
• 2–4 years in recruitment and HR operations, including bulk or blue-collar hiring.
• Working knowledge of PF, ESI, gratuity and basic labour law compliance.
• Fluent in Tamil and English; Hindi, Telugu or Kannada is a plus.
• Valuable with Excel / Google Sheets; HRMS or ERPNext experience is a plus.
• Organised, follows up relentlessly, and comfortable dealing with drivers and senior managers alike. Success measures (first 6 months)
• Critical roles filled within 30 days of approval.
• No route, depot or site left short-staffed for lack of planning.
• Accurate monthly manpower report for every company. Company Description Ziel Mobility is focused on making sustainable travel a practical reality across India by building an electric mobility network for intercity journeys. The company integrates EV technology, thoughtful design, and smart operations to deliver efficient, comfortable, and environmentally responsible travel experiences. Ziel Mobility is transforming how people move between cities, offering cleaner journeys with lower emissions and improved passenger comfort. The organization is driven by a clear mission: to make electric mobility the new standard for intercity travel and to create lasting positive environmental impact.

📌 HR Executive – Talent (Chennai)
🏢 Ziel Mobility
📍 Chennai