Job Description

Job Title: Lead - Generalist/ HR Manager

Looking for candidates from Chennai location only.

Job Title:

Lead -HR Generalist/ Manager HR

Location:

Ambattur, Chennai

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Shift type:

Day

Candidates from IT/BPO/KPO industry only may apply.

Apply to Email to: anjalis at cognethro.com

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead - HR Generalist/ HR Manager to join our team. This role demands a proactive and people-centric professional with a solid foundation in HR operations, excellent communication skills, and strong proficiency in Zoho People. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in HR policy creation, audits, POSH compliance, employee engagement, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Systems & Zoho People: Own and manage Zoho People as the primary HRMS tool. Ensure data accuracy, manage workflows, onboarding, offboarding, attendance, and leave modules. Generate reports and insights for leadership on a regular basis. HR Policy Management: Draft, review, and update company HR policies in alignment with legal compliance and industry standards. Conduct periodic HR audits to ensure policy adherence and documentation accuracy. POSH Compliance & Grievance Handling: Ensure implementation and compliance with the POSH policy. Act as the first point of contact for employee grievances related to POSH; coordinate with the ICC as needed. Employee Engagement: Organize and lead monthly employee gatherings, internal communications, and announcement sessions. Build a strong culture through consistent and engaging employee touchpoints. Reporting & Analytics: Create and maintain HR dashboards and reports using MS Excel and Zoho People. Monitor key HR metrics such as attrition, attendance trends, and engagement scores. Employee Engagement: Good exposure in PMS Create quarterly newsletters

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

Mandatory experience with Zoho People (at least 2+ years). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong understanding of HR policies, labor laws, and audit processes. Knowledge of POSH regulations with hands-on grievance handling experience. Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards). Strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, and a team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Certification in labor laws, POSH, or HR analytics is a plus.

Benefits

What We Offer:

A collaborative and inclusive culture. Opportunities to lead HR initiatives and make a tangible impact. Flexible working culture and access to growth opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ?100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 13/08/2025