Manager – HR Operations & Employee Relations
Cognita (company site, opens in a new tab)15–20 yrsOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 18–35 LPA
Posted on 7 Sept
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About This Role
- Own and manage day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, payroll coordination, attendance, and compliance with employment laws and safeguarding policies.
- Drive digitization and automation of HR processes such as onboarding, attendance tracking, and employee records, ensuring accurate HRIS management and HR data governance.
- Lead and develop the HR team while supporting internal/external audits, regulatory reviews, and delivering HR MIS and reporting to support workforce planning and decision-making.
Minimum Requirements
- 15 to 20 years of relevant HR experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience in HR operations, employee relations, HR compliance, payroll coordination, HRIS implementation/digitization, and handling employment law in regulated environments.
- Experience in the education sector or regulated environments is highly desirable.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced HR leader skilled in managing complex employee relations cases and compliance with employment laws and safeguarding requirements.
- Strong proficiency in HR digitization, automation, HRIS management, and delivering actionable HR MIS reports to senior leadership.
- Capable of leading and developing small HR teams and working effectively with multiple stakeholders including internal teams, auditors, regulators, and payroll providers.