Executive/ Senior Executive - HR

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In short

Emerson is hiring an Executive/Senior Executive - HR in Chennai, India, for a full-time, on-site role. The position involves end-to-end management of contract workforce, ensuring compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements, and handling HR operations and vendor agreements. This role requires strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, NAPS/NATS portal operations, and HRMS proficiency.

Responsibilities

End-to-end management of contract workforce (200+ employees) and 20+ contract companies.
Manage field service employee compliance, audits, MIS, and HR operations per customer state policy.
Analyze resource needs and ensure timely onboarding of candidates through contract companies.
Provide ethics, disciplinary, and values training to contract employees.
Maintain databases as per state statutory needs and ensure 100% compliance.
Involve in new vendor selection, agreement, and licensing processes.
Manage end-to-end enrollment and registration of apprentices on the NAPS/NATS portal.
Ensure compliance with apprentice ratio, stipend norms, and contract periods as per the Apprentices Act.
Plan and coordinate induction, on-the-job training (OJT), safety, and skill-based training programs for staff and apprentices.
Track training completion and ensure training hours meet NAPS/NATS scheme norms.
Ensure timely renewal of statutory licenses (e.g., Contract Labour License, Shops & Establishment).
Maintain compliance calendar for PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and other statutory filings.
Liaise with statutory consultants, labor department officials, and auditors.
Verify vendor-side statutory compliance (PF/ESI challans, wage registers) monthly.
Identify and take action against non-compliant contract companies.
Maintain documentation for labor law audits and be inspection-ready.
Maintain and update employee records, attendance, and payroll inputs for contract/field staff.
Process monthly billing verification and reconciliation with vendor invoices.
Handle grievance redressal, disciplinary matters, and day-to-day HR queries.
Ensure HRMS/data accuracy for the contract workforce.
Manage full and final settlement process for exiting contract employees.
Conduct exit formalities, no-dues clearance, and exit documentation.
Analyze attrition trends among contract/field staff and share insights.
Manage renewal, renegotiation, and documentation of manpower/vendor service agreements.
Coordinate with legal/procurement for contract drafting, amendments, and commercial terms.
Track agreement and license expiry timelines and ensure renewals are initiated in advance.
Prepare periodic MIS/dashboards on headcount, attrition, compliance, and vendor performance.
Act as the single point of contact between business units, vendors, and statutory authorities.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of labor laws applicable to contract labor (CLRA, PF, ESI, Minimum Wages Act) and the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Hands-on experience with NAPS/NATS portal operations — registration, enrollment, contract management, stipend claims.
Prior experience managing large contract/blue-collar/field workforce and apprentice programs.
Vendor management and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in HRMS, MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and MIS reporting.
Strong coordination with BOAT/BOPT, ITIs, and skill development bodies.
High attention to detail, documentation, and process discipline.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
4+ years of experience in HR support, recruitment coordination, or payroll administration.
Strong knowledge of HR systems, ATS, and payroll software.
Prior exposure to NAPS/NATS portal management strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans
Variety of medical insurance plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

Skills

Labor LawsApprentices ActNAPSNATSVendor ManagementMS ExcelMIS ReportingHRMS

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