Human Resources Manager

location: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 58 years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Manager to lead the HR function for an organisation of 100+ employees.

The role requires a strong combination of HR operations, employee relations, performance management, recruitment and statutory compliance, with the maturity to handle sensitive employee matters fairly, confidentially and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, transfers, performance management, increments, engagement and exits.

Lead the annual performance appraisal and increment process, ensuring timely completion, proper documentation and coordination with department heads and management.

Handle employee grievances, workplace concerns and disciplinary matters with neutrality, confidentiality and appropriate documentation.

Build a professional and approachable HR function while maintaining clear workplace standards and accountability.

Partner with department heads to address performance, manpower, behavioural and employee-relations issues.

Manage recruitment and manpower planning across departments and ensure positions are closed within agreed timelines.

Maintain employee records, HR documentation, attendance, leave and HRMS data accurately.

Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, company policies and employment documentation.

Review and strengthen HR policies, SOPs, processes and internal controls.

Coordinate payroll inputs, salary revisions, employee benefits and other HR-related financial information with Finance/Accounts.

Track HR metrics including attrition, absenteeism, recruitment TAT, performance and employee grievances, and provide periodic reports to management.

Conduct exit interviews and identify recurring organisational or managerial issues requiring management attention.

Support employee engagement, training and organisational development initiatives.

Guide and supervise the HR team and ensure clear allocation and follow-up of responsibilities.

Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and management information.Candidate Profile

Graduate/Postgraduate qualification in HR, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.

58 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with experience independently managing an HR function or significant HR responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, recruitment and HR operations.

Working knowledge of applicable labour and statutory compliance requirements.

Experience with HRMS/performance management systems is preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Sound judgement and ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations professionally.

Comfortable working directly with senior management and department heads.What We Are Looking For

We particularly value integrity, neutrality, professional boundaries, accountability and sound judgement. The successful candidate should be approachable to employees while remaining objective and capable of representing organisational policies accurately and consistently.

Industry: Publishing / Education

Organisation Size: 100+ employees .