HR Executive

Job Description

Tellestia is looking for an HR Executive to join our team in Chennai and take ownership of key HR activities across recruitment, employee engagement, onboarding, and HR operations.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources, with good exposure to recruitment and a genuine interest in creating a positive employee experience.

You will work closely with hiring managers and employees across the organization. The role requires someone who can manage recruitment activities independently, communicate well with candidates and employees, organize engagement initiatives, and keep day-to-day HR activities running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Work with hiring managers to understand current and upcoming hiring requirements.
• Develop and execute recruitment plans for open positions.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, employee referrals, and other relevant channels.
• Review resumes and shortlist candidates based on job requirements.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage interview schedules, feedback, and follow-ups to ensure a smooth hiring process.
• Coordinate offer discussions, documentation, and joining formalities.
• Maintain an updated recruitment tracker and provide regular hiring updates.
• Build and maintain a pool of suitable candidates for future requirements.
• Explore new sourcing channels and recruitment approaches to improve hiring results.

Employee Engagement

• Plan and coordinate employee engagement activities, events, and initiatives.
• Organize team activities, celebrations, employee recognition programs, and internal events.
• Support initiatives that improve employee interaction, participation, and workplace experience.
• Collect employee feedback and identify opportunities to improve employee engagement.
• Coordinate birthday, work anniversary, festival, and other employee recognition activities.
• Prepare and share internal HR communications and announcements.
• Encourage employee participation in HR and engagement initiatives.

Employee Onboarding & HR Operations

• Manage the employee onboarding process and ensure new employees have a smooth joining experience.
• Coordinate joining documentation and maintain accurate employee records.
• Conduct or coordinate employee induction and HR orientation.
• Support attendance, leave, and other routine HR activities.
• Maintain HR trackers, reports, and employee documentation.
• Coordinate with employees and managers on day-to-day HR requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Support HR policies and processes and ensure they are followed consistently.

HR Support & Continuous Improvement

• Build a good working relationship with employees across different teams.
• Act as a point of contact for routine employee queries and HR-related requests.
• Stay updated on recruitment practices, HR trends, and employee engagement ideas.
• Take ownership of assigned HR projects and ensure they are completed on time.
• Work closely with management and different teams on people-related initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably with experience in recruitment and employee engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Good understanding of recruitment and interview coordination.
• Ability to communicate confidently with candidates, employees, and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple hiring requirements and HR activities at the same time.
• Good follow-up and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Experience using LinkedIn, job portals, or an HRMS/ATS will be an advantage.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle employee information responsibly.