HR Executive

This role involves managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, focusing on talent acquisition for sales and service teams while ensuring seamless HR operations. It serves as a vital link between dealership management and the workforce to maintain high morale and operational efficiency in a competitive retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruitment for Sales, Service, and Technical roles using job portals, social media, and local recruitment agencies.

• Manage the onboarding process, including document verification, background checks, and induction for new joiners.

• Oversee daily attendance through biometric systems and maintain leave records for monthly payroll processing.

• Ensure 100% statutory compliance related to PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and Labor Law requirements.

• Coordinate with the Service and Sales Managers to identify training needs and schedule OEM-mandated certification programs.

• Handle employee grievances and implement engagement initiatives to improve retention across the dealership.

• Maintain updated digital and physical employee files in accordance with company and OEM audit standards.

• Facilitate the exit process, including conducting exit interviews and coordinating full-and-final settlements.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in HR operations or recruitment within the Indian retail or automotive sectors.

• Solid understanding of Indian Labor Laws and statutory compliance requirements (PF/ESIC).

• Hands-on experience with recruitment portals like Naukri, Indeed, and LinkedIn.

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel for generating manpower and payroll reports.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the local regional language.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a 6-day work week.

Preferred

• Prior experience working with an authorized automobile dealership (4-wheeler or 2-wheeler).

• Familiarity with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and modern HRMS software.

• Experience in bulk hiring for field-based sales roles.

Skills

Technical

Talent Acquisition, Statutory Compliance, Payroll Coordination, HRIS Management, Employee Documentation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal Communication, Conflict Resolution, Multitasking, Ethical Conduct, Problem Solving

Qualifications

Education: MBA in HR or Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM); BBA/B.Com graduates with relevant experience are also eligible.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of core HR experience.

Certifications: Certification in Labor Laws (Preferred), HR Analytics Certification (Optional)

Work Environment

On-site role at a dealership or regional office; standard 6-day work week; professional attire required.

Growth Opportunities

Potential to progress to HR Generalist or Assistant HR Manager roles within the dealership group or transition into OEM corporate HR functions based on performance.