Talent & Culture Manager (Cluster Role)

Ibis Chennai City Centre & Ibis Chennai Sipcot

ibis Chennai City Centre benefits from a highly advantageous location. Located on Anna Salai Road (aka Mount Road), opposite Thousand Light Metro Station, the hotel is only 20 minutes from the Chennai Airport via metro. Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, you will find the most bustling areas in close proximity, such as T Nagar, Marina Beach, Chepauk Stadium, Chennai Port, and the business districts of Nungambakkam, Egmore, Parry's, Teynampet, Mylapore and Alwarpet.

It is the undoubtedly the most convenient base for all travellers, being minutes away from the country's' leading cutting-edge hospital, Sankara Nethralaya which is a quick 15 minute drive away, with several Apollo hospitals within walking distance. The 24- hour front desk provides car rental services for convenient travel. The hotel features state-of-the-art meeting spaces and open-air alfresco dining space.

The nearby Shopping Centre is famous for Kanchipuram sarees, jewellery as well as international brands making it a shopper's haven.

Ibis Chennai Sipcot located in the IT corridor on OMR,, Opposite to Sipcot IT park and is is situated 2 minutes away from Marina Mall, the largest entertainment centre with more than 100 stores and multiplex screens and 15 minutes away from Kovalam & ECR Beach This pet-friendly hotel features a fitness centre, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms feature LED TV, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, walk in shower with range of bathroom amenities.

Guests can Join the good food mood revolution at Spice it restaurant with contactless dining and follow FSSAI guidelines, serving South Indian, Chinese comfort food combos alongside beverages. This is the most convenient base for travellers being on the IT corridor with HCL, TCS, Cognizant , , Hexaware, Nokia, Polaris, Aspire Systems and many others and the hotel is situated opposite to Sipcot IT Park, Tamil Nadu’s biggest business district. Vivira Mall and leading healthcare centers such as Apollo Global Hospital are conveniently located from the hotel.

Its a Cluster role which handles both T&C operation of ibis Chennai City Centre & ibis Chennai Sipcot

Prime Function:

• To plan, manage, control, coordinate and participate in personnel activities of all the departments in the areas of

• Recruitment & Selection
• Compensations & Benefits
• Training & Development
• Performance Management System
• Employee Relations
• T&C Initiatives
• Statutory Compliance

• And as well as recommend, implement, formulate and execute organizations policies, procedures, rules, regulations and programs for all the employees
• To maintain an effective recruitment procedure to obtain the best talent in the market place at competitive, but responsible remuneration packages
• Ensure high quality procedures are in place, which are in line with legislative and company policy governing all the sub-functions of the Human Resource Management.
• Build on existing systems to create T&C tools to improve efficiency and develop consistency across the organization.
• Develop and implement contemporary recruitment methods to attract top quality candidates appropriate to the position and company needs
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the team in order to improve operative efficiency.

• Any matter which may affect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent & Culture Planning

• Assist the Director Talent & Culture to develop an annual and long-term Talent & Culture plan that identifies the organizations Talent & Culture agenda as a component of the organizations overall Strategic Plan.
• Identify Talent & Culture strategies and program requirements needed to maintain a progressive work culture in support of effective recruitment, development, and retention of the employees.

People Management

• Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments of the hotel to ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service.

• Respond to queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner.

• Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.
• Ensure that all personnel are kept well informed of department’s objectives and policies.
• Motivate and develop team to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.

Financial Management

• Identify optimal, cost-effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
• To ensure that the Department’s Operational Budget is strictly adhered to and that all costs are strictly controlled.

Operational Management

• Design methods for continuous improvement in the delivery of services by soliciting internal and external feedback, using best practice models and organizational goals.
• Ensure to perform the various activities with regard to the personnel:

• Monitor the staff performance appraisal. 
• Manpower planning.
• Recruitment and selection of personnel & Employment procedures.
• Resignation and dismissal procedures.
• Make manpower and cost budget for Talent & Culture Department.
• Survey research and feedback.
• Policies and procedures.
• Make proposal on competitive salary policy.
• Develop long term strategies.
• Statutory Compliance

• To ensure that all Staff In-House Rules and Regulations are communicated, enforced and reviewed annually.
• Perform the various activities of the department, in the following ways:

• General administration of the Talent & Culture Department.
• Responsible for Maintaining and updating employee records, legal documents, policies and procedures and other personnel matters.
• Prepare and submit periodic personnel reports such as turnover, personnel inventories and recruitment.
• Analyze the manpower requirement and recommend selection activities to meet the requirement.
• Monitor present and future trends of local industry situation, legislation and recommend an appropriate action.
• Inspect regularly staff restaurant, locker rooms and locker and other facilities to ensure they are well operated and maintained.

Managerial Qualities

• eadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational goals is the most desirable management quality, followed by honesty, integrity, ethical behaviour, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness;

• Ability to accept responsibility;
• Self-confidence, motivation, drive and tenacity;
• Ability to enhance organizational performance;
• Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities;
• Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively;
• And the propensity to recognize and acknowledge other peoples’ ideas.

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is generally considered the minimum requirement.

An MBA in HR or specialized certifications (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) can be advantageous

Practical experience in HR roles, such as recruitment, employee relations, training, or compensation, is essential.

Professionals from other fields can also become HR managers, leveraging transferable skills from their previous roles.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are crucial for interacting with employees, managers, and other stakeholders.

HR managers need to be able to lead and motivate teams, as well as make sound decisions.

Understanding employee dynamics and resolving conflicts effectively is vital.

Knowledge of recruitment processes, interviewing techniques, and candidate evaluation is necessary.

HR managers need to be able to identify training needs, design and deliver training programs, and assess their effectiveness.

Understanding performance management systems and providing feedback to employees is an important function.

Knowledge of labor laws and regulations is essential for ensuring compliance.

HR managers need to be able to align HR practices with the organization's overall goals.

Making sound and timely decisions is crucial for effective HR management.

HR managers need to be able to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.

Analyzing data and trends to make informed decisions is an important skill.