The posting
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior HR Executive – HR Operations with 8–10 years of relevant experience to manage and strengthen HR operations for our Chennai location along with supporting and coordinating with other vConstruct location. The role will be responsible for ensuring smooth employee lifecycle management, statutory compliance, payroll coordination, HRMS administration, employee relations, and employee engagement.
The individual will work closely with the HR team based in Pune and support HR operations across Pune, Chennai, and other locations as required. The role requires strong HR generalist knowledge, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to independently manage HR processes while ensuring consistency, compliance, and positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management
- Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, joining formalities, employee documentation, confirmation, transfers, employee data updates, and exit formalities.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely updates in HRMS.
- Manage employee queries through the HR helpdesk or shared mailbox and ensure timely resolution.
- Identify process gaps and drive improvements in HR operations and service delivery.
2. Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration
- Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, attendance, leave, reimbursements, and employee changes with the Finance/payroll team.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee-related data and payroll inputs.
- Coordinate employee benefits, including group medical insurance and wellness programs.
- Manage exit clearances, full and final settlement coordination, and employment-related letters and documentation.
- Monitor attendance, leave balances, and remote working records in line with company policies.
3. Statutory Compliance & Audits
- Ensure compliance with applicable central and state labour laws and statutory requirements across locations.
- Coordinate applicable requirements relating to EPF, ESI, professional tax, gratuity, maternity benefits, Shops and Establishments registrations, and other statutory obligations.
- Maintain statutory records, registers, returns, licences, and compliance trackers.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, statutory inspections, and documentation.
- Track regulatory changes and work with the central HR team and external consultants to address compliance requirements.
4. HRMS, Analytics & Reporting
- Maintain accurate employee data in HRMS and conduct periodic data audits.
- Prepare HR dashboards and reports covering headcount, attrition, onboarding, exits, attendance, leave, and other relevant metrics.
- Monitor HR operational timelines, pending activities, and compliance trackers.
- Provide periodic reports and insights to the HR leadership team to support data-driven decisions.
- Identify opportunities for HR process automation, standardization, and improved operational efficiency.
5. Employee Relations & Engagement
- Act as an HR point of contact for employees and leads for Chennai locations, addressing day-to-day concerns and escalating sensitive matters appropriately.
- Support grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and employee relations matters in coordination with the HR leadership team.
- Coordinate POSH awareness initiatives and support the Internal Committee (IC) process, as required.
- Drive employee engagement, wellness initiatives, festival celebrations, recognition activities, and onboarding experiences.
- Promote a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace while maintaining confidentiality and fairness.
6. Performance Management & Policy Implementation
- Coordinate performance management activities, including goal setting, review cycles, feedback documentation, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
- Support the implementation and communication of HR policies, guidelines, and process updates.
- Guide employees and Leads on HR policies, procedures, and employee-related processes.
- Ensure consistent implementation of HR practices across locations while addressing applicable local requirements.
7. Cross-Location HR Coordination
- Work closely with the HR team based in Pune to ensure smooth and consistent HR operations across Pune, Chennai, and other locations as required.
- Coordinate location-specific HR activities, employee requirements, and compliance matters.
- Maintain effective communication with employees, Leads, Finance, IT, Admin, and other internal stakeholders.
- Share updates, reports, and operational challenges with the central HR team and ensure timely closure of assigned activities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Postgraduate degree/diploma in Human Resources or a related field.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in HR Operations or HR Generalist roles.
- Strong working knowledge of Indian labour laws and applicable state-specific statutory compliance.
- Hands-on experience in employee lifecycle management, payroll coordination, HRMS administration, and HR reporting.
- Experience handling employee relations, statutory audits, HR documentation, and confidential employee data.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and HR reporting tools; experience with HRMS implementation or process automation is an advantage.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across locations.
- Commitment to employee experience, compliance, and continuous improvement.
About vConstruct
We are a team of enthusiastic construction engineering and technology experts who are passionate about increasing the predictability of building better products by applying smarter processes while striving for faster delivery. We provide services and solutions to the Construction Industry in the area of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Project Controls Management, Accounting and Software Development. On any given day, we make an impact on several large-scale construction projects across the globe through our services and solutions.
Since we started in 2013, we are at a continuous lookout for talent driven by the vision to transform the construction industry by the use of technology.
We are a subsidiary of DPR Construction, a USA based technical builder that specializes in highly complex projects in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Advance Technology, Higher Education and Commercial buildings.
