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Lead HR | Engineering Hub | Chennai

Chennai Permanent View Job Description
As a Standalone HR Business Partner based in Chennai, you will lead end-to-end HR operations for the India engineering center, including payroll, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, compensation administration, and employee lifecycle management. You will partner with local and Australian stakeholders to deliver operational excellence, support business growth, and act as the primary HR advisor for a workforce of approximately 80-120 employees.
  • Opportunity to be the sole HR leader for the India business
  • Join a stable, globally established global organization

About Our Client

Our client is a globally established engineering and construction solutions organization. The Chennai office serves as a key technical and digital engineering hub, supporting international operations through engineering support.

Job Description

  • Act as the sole HR professional supporting the India business and serve as the primary point of contact for all people-related matters.
  • Own end-to-end HR operations, ensuring seamless employee lifecycle management from onboarding through exit.
  • Coordinate monthly payroll processing through ADP, ensuring payroll accuracy, timelines, and compliance requirements are met.
  • Partner closely with Finance teams to validate payroll inputs, salary changes, leave records, reimbursements, and fund availability.
  • Manage employee onboarding processes and ensure a positive and professional new joiner experience.
  • Lead recruitment activities across technical and business functions, including agency management, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer management.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10-15 years of experience in HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Operations roles.
  • Experience working in a standalone HR capacity or within lean HR structures with high ownership.
  • Strong exposure to HR operations, employee lifecycle management, and HR administration.
  • Hands-on payroll coordination experience, preferably working with ADP or similar payroll platforms.
  • Experience managing recruitment processes including sourcing coordination, screening, stakeholder management, and onboarding.
  • Strong understanding of labour laws, statutory compliance requirements, and external compliance management.
  • Experience partnering with finance teams on payroll and employee-related processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage senior leaders and technical teams.

What's on Offer

  • A role in the metal industry based in Chennai.
  • Opportunities to work closely with diverse teams.
  • A chance to contribute to meaningful HR initiatives.



If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you.

Quote job ref
JN-082026-7083051

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Generalist
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7083051

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.