Job Description

Role Overview

The Group HR Recruiter will be responsible for

end-to-end recruitment and manpower sourcing

across all

Universal Group Companies

, covering

Operations, Maintenance, and Administrative roles

. The role includes

direct hiring

as well as

managing third-party manpower agencies

, ensuring timely deployment of skilled resources with full statutory and compliance adherence.

Key Responsibilities1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Group Level)

Operational Hiring

Recruit manpower for: Drivers, Conductors / Bus Captains Route & Depot Operations Executives Control Room, Scheduling & Call Center Staff

Maintenance & Technical Hiring

Hire and coordinate recruitment for: Mechanics (Diesel / EV) Electricians, AC Technicians Workshop Supervisors and Helpers Breakdown support staff across routes

Administrative & Support Hiring

Recruit for: Accounts & Finance support staff HR, Admin & Compliance executives IT / MIS coordinators Front-office & documentation roles Work closely with

business heads, operations managers, and workshop heads

to understand manpower plans and timelines. Support recruitment for

new depots, workshops, route launches, and fleet expansions

.

2. Manpower Agency Management

Identify, onboard, and manage

manpower agencies / contractors

for: Drivers & workshop staff Housekeeping, security, and contract staff Negotiate commercials, service levels, and deployment timelines. Ensure agencies comply with: PF, ESI, minimum wages, and statutory norms Background verification and documentation requirements Track attendance, replacements, attrition, and billing accuracy. Periodically evaluate agency performance and recommend continuation or replacement.

3. Screening, Verification & Onboarding

Conduct preliminary screening on: Experience, skill fit, location, shift readiness Coordinate and ensure completion of: Driving license & badge verification Trade tests (drivers / technicians) Police verification & medical fitness Manage onboarding documentation: Appointment / contract letters ID proofs, bank details, statutory forms Coordinate with payroll & accounts teams for smooth onboarding.

4. Manpower Planning & Attrition Control

Maintain

ready manpower pipelines

for critical roles. Track attrition trends across group companies and roles. Plan recruitment drives during: Seasonal peaks Festival operations Expansion phases Support quick backfilling to avoid operational disruptions.

5. Compliance & HR Coordination

Ensure compliance with: Motor Transport Act Labour laws & contract labour regulations Company HR policies and SOPs Maintain accurate recruitment MIS: Open positions Joining vs requirement Agency vs direct hiring ratios

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong experience in

blue-collar and technical hiring

. Proven capability in

manpower agency & contractor management

. Good communication in

Tamil

(mandatory); English and other South Indian languages preferred. Ability to work closely with

operations and maintenance teams

. High ownership, field orientation, and problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in

HR / Management / Any discipline

.

3-6 years of recruitment experience

, preferably in: Transport / Logistics / Fleet operations Manufacturing / Infrastructure / EPC Prior experience managing

multiple manpower vendors

is a strong advantage.

Working Conditions

Field-intensive role with regular visits to: Depots, workshops, offices Flexible working hours aligned with operational needs. Travel across Tamil Nadu and neighboring states as required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Time-to-hire across operations, maintenance, and admin roles Manpower availability vs operational demand Agency performance & compliance adherence Attrition reduction Zero service impact due to manpower shortages

Why Join Universal Group Companies?

Large, diversified mobility and transport ecosystem Direct exposure to operations, maintenance, and admin functions Opportunity to build scalable HR & manpower
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Total experience in recruitment? Where are you currently based in chennai? Current CTC and expected CTC? Reason for leaving / looking for a change? Notice period? Can it be reduced?
Work Location: In person