Deputy General Manager

Deputy General Manager (DGM) HR

Company: Layam Group

Location: Chennai Head Office, Adyar

Designation: Deputy General Manager – Human Resources (DGM – HR)

Department: Human Resources

Experience: 15–20 Years (Preferred)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Statutory Compliance & Labour Laws

• Oversee end-to-end statutory compliance related to PF, ESI, Gratuity, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns, challans and monthly contributions.
• Handle PF and ESI registrations, employee additions, deletions, transfers and claim settlements.
• Manage gratuity calculations, eligibility, payments and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Central and Tamil Nadu labour laws.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, audits and government department visits.
• Maintain statutory registers, records and documentation.
• Monitor changes in labour laws and ensure timely implementation.

2. Payroll Management

• Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees across the organization.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, incentives, bonuses, deductions and reimbursements.
• Supervise PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax and other statutory deductions.
• Ensure timely salary processing and disbursement.
• Handle Full and Final (F&F) settlements, salary revisions and arrear calculations.
• Reconcile payroll data with Finance and Accounts departments.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.

3. HR Operations & Administration

• Develop, implement and monitor HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers and separation.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation and HRIS data.
• Manage leave, attendance and employee benefit administration.
• Ensure smooth execution of day-to-day HR operations.
• Standardize HR processes and improve operational efficiency.

4. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution.
• Manage employee relations and workplace issues.
• Handle disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries and related documentation.
• Coordinate with management and employees to maintain a healthy work environment.
• Support labour-related disputes and legal proceedings in coordination with legal teams.

5. Compensation & Benefits

• Design and review compensation structures and employee benefit policies.
• Manage gratuity, statutory bonus, leave encashment and other employee benefits.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and support compensation reviews.
• Ensure effective implementation of employee welfare initiatives.

6. Audit & Risk Management

• Lead internal and external HR compliance audits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, government authorities and legal advisors.
• Prepare compliance reports and present updates to senior management.