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HR Executive – Zoho HR, Talent Acquisition… at JNB Bearings · Chennai
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Job Description
HR Executive – Zoho HR, Talent Acquisition & AI
Build HR. Automate HR. Hire great people. Grow with JNB Bearings.
| Location Chennai (Office-based) |
Experience 2 – 5 Years |
|---|---|
| Department Human Resources |
Employment Type Full-time |
| Reports To Directors, JNB Bearings |
Compensation Negotiable, based on experience |
Before you apply: Have you worked hands-on with Zoho Recruit and Zoho People? Please mention the specific modules you've used and for how long — applications without this won't be shortlisted.
Why This Role Is Different
We are building a technology-driven HR environment powered by the Zoho ecosystem — Recruit, People, Payroll, and Sign. Some of it is already running; some of it you'll help us finish building. We need someone who treats these systems as tools to actually own — configuring workflows, closing data gaps, fixing what's broken — not someone who does recruitment and HR admin on the side while treating Zoho as an afterthought.
We're also looking for an HR professional who uses AI tools — ChatGPT, Claude, or similar — as a daily productivity habit, not a line on a resume.
Zoho Tools You'll Own
We're prioritizing candidates who can demonstrate real, hands-on fluency here over generic HR experience.
| Zoho Tool | What You'll Actually Do | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Zoho Recruit | Job postings, candidate pipelines, blueprints, interview scheduling, offer letters, recruitment dashboards. | Mandatory — Hands-on |
| Zoho People | Employee records, onboarding, attendance, leave, HR workflows and reports. | Mandatory — Hands-on |
| Zoho Payroll | Payroll inputs, statutory coordination (PF/ESI/PT/TDS) with Accounts. | Nice-to-have — Working knowledge |
| Zoho Sign | Offer/appointment letters, NDAs, policy documents via e-signature; template management. | Nice-to-have — Working knowledge |
| Zoho Forms | Joining forms, exit interviews, internal HR requests. | Preferred |
| Zoho Flow | Understanding automation logic between Zoho apps (e.g. Recruit → notification, Leave → approval). | Preferred |
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Own full-cycle recruitment in Zoho Recruit: sourcing → screening → interviewing → offer → onboarding
- Manage and prioritize 20+ concurrent open roles (FSEs across AP/TN/Karnataka/Maharashtra + office staff)
- Source actively via Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Apna, referrals, and regional job boards
- Track and report recruitment volume, time-to-fill, and offer-to-join ratio — not just resume count
- Coordinate the WhatsApp-based candidate notification flow (Zapier → Picky Assist) and keep it running smoothly
HR Operations (Zoho People)
- Drive onboarding and induction for new joinees, including documentation and system access
- Maintain accurate employee records, attendance, and leave data — this feeds payroll and reporting directly
- Set up and refine HR workflows and approval chains as the team grows
Payroll, Compliance & Documentation
- Coordinate with Accounts/payroll consultants for PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, Bonus, and TDS/Form-16 compliance, ensuring HR data and employee records are accurate and submitted on time
- Manage the Zoho Sign template library for offer letters, appointment letters, and HR policy documents
- Track signing status and follow up to close pending documents on time
AI-Powered HR & Productivity
- Use AI tools practically for JD creation, screening questions, interview prep, HR policy drafting, and MIS summaries
- Bring at least one HR process improvement or automation idea to the table each quarter
HR Generalist & Policy
- Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and SOPs
- Implement and run performance reviews (KPIs/KRAs) with quarterly or annual cycles
- Handle employee grievances and support conflict resolution with sound judgment
- Plan employee engagement activities and coordinate training initiatives
How This Role Is Measured
| KPI | Target |
|---|---|
| Recruitment tracker | Updated daily |
| Digital onboarding via Zoho Sign | 100% of new joiners |
| Zoho People data accuracy | Attendance & leave reconciled monthly |
| Payroll input accuracy | Finalized before the 1st of each month |
| Offer-to-joining ratio | Tracked and reported monthly |
| HR process improvement / automation | At least 1 per quarter |
| AI productivity usage | Demonstrable, practical, ongoing |
What You Need to Bring
Must-Have
- 2–5 years of experience in recruitment and HR generalist functions
- Demonstrable, hands-on experience with at least Zoho Recruit and Zoho People — be ready to show real usage, not just "familiar with"
- Proven end-to-end recruitment results — be ready to discuss your volume, time-to-fill, and sourcing performance
- Working knowledge of Indian labour law and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS)
- Regular, practical use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) in your day-to-day HR work
- Strong learning mindset — comfortable picking up new Zoho applications and AI tools as they evolve
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills for reporting and tracking
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management — you'll coordinate directly with field managers across states
Nice-to-Have
- Prior exposure to Zoho Payroll and Zoho Sign specifically (trainable if the Recruit/People fluency is strong)
- Experience hiring for field sales or distributed sales teams
- Exposure to Zoho Forms, Zoho Flow, Zoho Analytics, or Zoho CRM
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's in HR, Business Administration, or related field (MBA-HR preferred)
This Role Is Not a Fit If You...
- Have only traditional HR administration experience with no HR software exposure
- Know Zoho only theoretically, or use Excel as your primary HR system
- Rarely or never use AI tools in your actual workflow
- Need constant supervision or are uncomfortable with recruitment targets
- Prefer documentation/payroll-only work with no interest in recruitment
- Prefer repetitive HR administration over building systems, automation, and improved processes
What We Offer
- Full ownership of a modern, all-Zoho HR stack — genuinely useful, resume-building expertise
- Direct exposure to leadership; fast decision-making, no bureaucracy
- A clear, performance-based growth path — high performers move faster than tenure alone would suggest
- Competitive, negotiable compensation based on experience + performance incentives
Growth Path
HR Executive → Senior HR Executive (HR Ops & Automation) → HR Manager. Progression is performance-based, not purely tenure-based.
Application Requirements
While applying, you will answer a short screening questionnaire covering: years of hands-on use of Zoho Recruit, Zoho People, Zoho Payroll, Zoho Sign and Zoho Forms/Flow/Analytics; how often you use AI tools (ChatGPT / Claude / other); and one example of how you've used AI to improve an HR process.
We assess practical Zoho and AI usage during the interview — shortlisted candidates should be ready to walk through real examples.
How to Apply
Apply through this page. Please include your Current CTC, Expected CTC, and Notice Period.
Phone: 9381077728 | 044-47946473