HR Manager Global Operations (UK, Germany & India)

• We are seeking a

  proactive, experienced HR professional

  to manage and streamline HR activities across our

  UK, Germany, and India

  entities. The role will be based in

  Chennai

  and will coordinate with local HR teams (currently two HR staff), business leaders, and external partners (payroll providers, legal advisors, and compliance consultants). The candidate must possess

  strong knowledge of employment laws and HR practices

  in

  India

  , with a solid understanding of

  European (Germany, UK)

  employment and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate HR operations across

  UK, Germany, and India

  in collaboration with HR support teams.
• Ensure compliance with

  local labour laws, GDPR (Europe), and employment regulations

  across all operating countries.
• Liaise with payroll partners, legal advisors, and external consultants for country-specific HR compliance.
• Maintain global HR policies, ensuring consistency while addressing local statutory requirements.
• Manage onboarding/offboarding processes for employees and contractors across countries.

• 2. India HR Operations

• Manage India ,UK and Germany payroll, PF, ESI, gratuity, and compliance filings with external vendors.
• Maintain employee database, attendance, and leave management systems.
• Support hiring coordination, offer letter issuance, and induction activities.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure statutory compliance and accurate record-keeping.

• 3. UK & Germany HR Support

• Coordinate with the UK and Germany directors to manage local employment contracts and compliance documentation.
• Maintain HR files including

  KIDs (Key Information Documents)

  ,

  consultant contracts

  , and

  visa/work permit records

  .
• Collaborate with local accountants on monthly payroll and taxation updates.
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance review coordination.

• 4. Talent Development & Policy Management

• Support creation and roll-out of HR policies aligned to global standards (e.g., leave, remote work, diversity, ethics).
• Conduct induction and periodic training on policies, code of conduct, and compliance awareness.
• Identify HR process improvement opportunities and automation initiatives.

• 5. Reporting & MIS

• Prepare monthly HR dashboards headcount, attrition, cost summaries, and compliance tracker.
• Track renewals of contracts, visas, work permits, and certifications.
• Report directly to the

  Managing Director

  .

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years

  of experience in Human Resources, preferably in IT / consulting / staffing industries.
• Proven experience handling

  multi-country HR operations

  (India + UK/Germany mandatory).
• In-depth understanding of:

• India:

  Shops & Establishments Act, PF/ESI/Gratuity, payroll & labour law compliance.

• Germany:

  Local employment law, work contracts,AUG, leave policies, tax & social security basics.

• UK:

  Employment contracts, IR35 framework, KID compliance, and payroll coordination.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams.
• Familiarity with HR systems such as

  Zoho People, BambooHR, or MS Dynamics HR

  is an advantage.
• Knowledge of

  US HR compliance and visa frameworks

  (nice to have).

Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• Preferred certifications:

  SHRM / CIPD / NIPM / PHRi / PGDHRM

  .

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication (English essential; German proficiency a plus).
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while managing cross-border collaboration.
• Proactive, structured, and process-driven personality.