Lead /Associate Manager HR Operations

Role: Lead / Associate Manager HR Operations

Location: Trivandrum

Department: People & Culture

Experience :6-8Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR professional (6-8 years) to lead our HR Operations function. This role is central to building reliable processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee experience. You will work closely with internal teams and external consultants/vendors to deliver smooth HR operations in India and support global regions (UK, US, Japan, Australia).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations for India; coordinate with labour consultants/vendors across regions.
• Oversee employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, BGV, attendance, leave, transfers, and exits.
• Provide accurate and timely employee data to Payroll for processing.
• Build and maintain HR processes, policies, and SOPs for consistency and scalability.
• Manage HRIS platforms, ensuring data accuracy, workflow automation, system enhancements, and meaningful reporting.
• Develop dashboards, trackers, and compliance/audit reports to provide actionable insights.
• Partner with HRBPs, business leaders, and cross-functional teams for seamless service delivery.
• Continuously improve HR policies and processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Success Measures

• 100% compliance in audits and statutory checks.
• Accurate data handover to Payroll and vendors.
• Documented, standardized HR processes across regions.
• High employee satisfaction with HR services.
• Timely rollout of policies and process improvements.

Skills & Qualifications

• 6-8 years of HR Operations experience, strong expertise in India; global exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws; awareness of international compliance a plus.
• Proven ability in building and operationalizing HR processes and policies.
• Hands-on experience in managing and optimizing HRIS platforms (data accuracy, automation, enhancements, reporting).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Masters degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced, process-driven environments with global or cross-border HR exposure will be a strong advantage.