Assistant Manager - HR

Our Company

We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

The role:

The Assistant Manager-HR plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and positive onboarding experience for new employees while maintaining compliance with statutory labor laws. This role involves managing all aspects of the onboarding process, from pre-employment paperwork to orientation and initial training, as well as staying up-to-date on legal requirements and ensuring adherence.

Responsibilities:

• Onboarding:
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive onboarding program that aligns with company culture and values.
• Manage the pre-employment process, including background checks, offer letters, and new hire paperwork.
• Conduct new employee orientation sessions, covering company policies, benefits, and expectations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure new hires have the necessary equipment, access, and training.
• Create and maintain onboarding materials, including handbooks, checklists, and online resources.
• Track onboarding progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct regular check-ins with new hires to address questions and concerns.
  

• Compliance:
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations, including those related to wages, hours, leave, benefits, and workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of HR practices and documentation to identify and address any compliance gaps.
• Stay informed about changes in legislation and update policies and procedures accordingly.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR compliance matters.
  

• Other:
• Assist with other HR initiatives and projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Proven experience (e.g., 6+ years) in an HR role with a focus on onboarding and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of statutory labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in HRIS and other relevant software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Familiarity with HR best practices and trends.
  

About Us

We’re a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.

How We Look After You

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.