HR Manager

Talent Acquisition 

• Oversee and ensure timely fulfillment of Chennai-based positions, maintaining accountability for meeting hiring targets and quality standards.  
  
• Partner with external agencies to source and attract qualified candidates.  
  
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and guide effective sourcing strategies.  
  
• Maintain visibility into candidate pipelines and leverage employer branding to support talent attraction.  
  
• Monitor and report on recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source-of-hire, and offer-to-join ratios, through a monthly dashboard in HRIS.  
  
• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes to ensure a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates. 
  

Employee Relations & Compliance 

• Adhere to all company and department policies and procedures to maintain the company’s HITRUST certification and successfully pass internal and external audits. 
  
• Advise managers on employee relations cases, performance improvement plans, and corrective actions. 
  
• Handle investigations and corrective actions with fairness and consistency. 
  
• Stay current with Shops & Establishments Act, POSH, PF, gratuity, and other statutory requirements to ensure compliance. 
  

Manager & Employee Advisory 

• Provide guidance to managers on team dynamics, career development, and conflict resolution. 
  
• Coach employees and managers to build leadership capability and foster a high-performance culture. 
  
• Manage and develop the local HR team, including but not limited to the HR Assistant, Tech Recruiter, and Office Administrator, ensuring alignment with HR goals and operational excellence. 
  

Engagement & Culture 

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including feedback sessions, and culture-building activities. 
  
• Partner with leadership to strengthen employee experience and promote inclusion and collaboration. 
  
• Foster and reinforce SDS values within the Chennai office, ensuring they are embedded in daily practices and team interactions. 
  

Compensation & Benefits (C&B) 

• Manage local payroll processes and statutory benefits (PF, ESI, gratuity). 
  
• Liaise with vendors for benefits administration and ensure timely audits. 
  
• Support global C&B philosophy while addressing Chennai-specific requirements. 
  

Learning & Development 

• Assist with designing and delivering structured training programs for managers and employees. 
  
• Coordinate HR and compliance training and support career development initiatives. 
  

HR Operations & Continuous Improvement 

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely HRIS updates. 
  
• Coordinate background verification and other administrative processes. 
  
• Champion adoption of technology and innovative HR practices to enhance employee experience and process improvement. 
  
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and support decision-making. 
  

Global HR Collaboration 

• Act as the India HR lead ensuring global strategies are tailored to local context while influencing global policy with India-specific insights. 
  
• Partner with global HR teams to implement initiatives and drive change management effectively.  
  

Requirements

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (HR certification preferred). 
  
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2–3 years in a generalist or HRBP role. 
  
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment and working with hiring managers to meet talent needs. 
  
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization is a plus. 
  

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong understanding of Indian labor laws and HR compliance requirements. 
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across levels. 
  
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analysis tools; ability to interpret HR metrics and make data-driven decisions. 
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment. 
  
• Skilled in conflict resolution, coaching, and employee engagement strategies. 
  

Benefits

Top Benefits & Perks:

• A company culture that is authentic, innovative, and collaborative! Our most powerful strength is our people! We build impactful solutions for our customers - their success is our success!
  
• A professional development and growth-oriented workplace
  
• Generous benefits
  
• A good Work-life balance