HR MANAGER

This role involves overseeing the complete employee lifecycle within a fast-paced automotive dealership environment. You will be responsible for driving human capital strategies, ensuring statutory compliance, and fostering a high-performance culture across our service and sales operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process for technical, sales, and administrative staff across multiple dealership locations.
• Ensure strict adherence to labor laws, including PF, ESI, Gratuity, and Shops & Establishments Act compliance.
• Design and implement performance management systems to track KPIs for sales and service teams.
• Manage payroll processing, leave management, and employee attendance systems using HRIS tools.
• Conduct employee engagement activities and resolve grievances to maintain a positive workplace culture.
• Oversee training and development programs, including OEM-mandated certification training for technicians and sales consultants.
• Handle disciplinary actions, investigations, and exit formalities in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in HR operations, preferably within the automotive or retail industry.
• Deep understanding of Indian labor laws and statutory compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll software and HR Management Systems (HRMS).
• Proven ability to manage large-scale recruitment for blue-collar and white-collar automotive roles.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• Strong command over local language and professional English.

Preferred

• Prior experience working in an authorized OEM dealership network.
• Ability to travel to different branch locations as required.
• Understanding of automotive industry workforce dynamics and retention strategies.

Skills

Technical

Statutory Compliance, Payroll Management, HRIS/HRMS Tools, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Data Analytics

Soft Skills

Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Problem-solving, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence

Qualifications

Education: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent professional degree.

Experience: 5-8 years of progressive experience in HR Generalist roles.

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

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site role based at our dealership facility. Standard working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 6 days a week, with a professional and collaborative office environment.

Growth Opportunities

We offer a clear career progression path into Senior HR Business Partner roles, Regional HR Manager positions, or specialized roles in Learning & Development within our expanding automotive group.