Company: The Imperative

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Onsite) Experience: 1–3 Years

Salary: As per industry standards

Qualification: Bachelor's / Master's in HR, Business Administration, or related field Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time

Posted: June 2026

About The Imperative

The Imperative is a Chennai-based company focused on building strong, people-first workplaces. With a growing team and dynamic work environment, they are looking for an HR professional who is proactive, people-oriented, and capable of managing end-to-end HR functions while ensuring smooth employee lifecycle management and a positive workplace culture.

About the Role

The Imperative is hiring an HR Recruiter to join their HR team in Chennai. You will handle full-cycle recruitment, HR operations, compliance, and employee engagement — making this a well-rounded HR role that covers the entire employee lifecycle from hiring to retention.

This is a great opportunity for junior to mid-level HR professionals who want to grow into an HR Manager role and gain hands-on experience across all key HR functions in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

1. Manage full-cycle recruitment for all open positions across departments
2. Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and walk-ins
3. Coordinate and schedule interviews, assessments, and final selection rounds
4. Conduct bulk hiring drives for BPO and non-tech roles as needed
5. Ensure seamless onboarding, documentation, and induction of new hires
6. Maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs

HR Operations & Compliance

1. Oversee daily attendance, leave management, and payroll coordination
2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases
3. Ensure adherence to company HR policies and procedures
4. Manage statutory compliance including PF, ESIC, Gratuity, and Shops & Establishment Act
5. Handle joining formalities, offer letters, and exit documentation

Employee Relations & Engagement

1. Address employee concerns promptly and provide effective resolutions
2. Drive employee engagement activities, team-building events, and welfare initiatives
3. Build and maintain a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture
4. Support performance review cycles and HR reporting requirements

Skills Required

Must Have:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
2. 1–3 years of HR experience including recruitment and HR operations
3. Experience in BPO bulk hiring is a strong advantage
4. Strong knowledge of HR operations, recruitment processes, and statutory compliance
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Conflict resolution and employee relations experience
7. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Good to Have:

1. Experience with HRMS tools (Zoho People, Darwinbox, or similar)
2. Knowledge of PF, ESIC, and Shops & Establishment compliance
3. LinkedIn Recruiter or Naukri portal experience
4. HR generalist experience across multiple functions

Who Should Apply

1. HR professionals with 1–3 years of recruitment and HR operations experience
2. Candidates with BPO bulk hiring background
3. MBA HR graduates looking to grow into an HR Manager role
4. People with strong communication and people management skills
5. Candidates based in or willing to relocate to Chennai

Salary & Benefits

1. Salary: As per industry standards for Chennai HR roles
2. Exposure to full-cycle HR — recruitment, operations, compliance, and engagement
3. Growth path into Senior HR Executive and HR Manager roles
4. Positive and people-first work culture
5. Chennai location — strong job market and good work-life balance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role for HR Recruiter or HR Manager? This is an HR Recruiter role at junior-to-mid level (1–3 years experience) with responsibilities that cover both recruitment and HR operations.

Is BPO hiring experience mandatory? It is preferred but not mandatory. Any recruitment experience with bulk hiring exposure will be considered.

What compliance knowledge is needed? You should be familiar with PF, ESIC, Gratuity, and the Shops & Establishment Act applicable in Tamil Nadu.

What HRMS tools should I know? MS Office proficiency is mandatory. Knowledge of any HRMS tool like Zoho People or Darwinbox is a bonus.

What is the interview process? Typically 2 rounds — an HR aptitude and situational interview followed by a final discussion with the hiring manager.

Is this role open for freshers? No, minimum 1 year of relevant HR or recruitment experience is required.

Is remote work available? This is currently an onsite role based in Chennai.

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