Assistant Manager, HR & People Operations

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Assistant Manager for HR & People Operations to support recruitment, payroll coordination, employee documentation, reporting and administrative activities. The role works closely with leadership, department heads, employees and candidates to ensure smooth HR processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage recruitment activities, including job posting, candidate screening, interview coordination and offer follow‑ups.
• Maintain employee records, HR databases, contracts, offer letters, onboarding and exit documentation.
• Support onboarding, probation reviews, performance review cycles and employee confirmations.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, attendance, leave records, deductions, increments and full‑and‑final settlements.
• Assist with employee relations, workplace concerns, disciplinary documentation and policy implementation.
• Prepare monthly HR reports, recruitment trackers, payroll sheets and employee data reports.
• Update HR policies, employee handbooks, attendance and leave policies.
• Coordinate admin tasks, office operations, vendor management, supplies and employee engagement activities.
• Support employer branding, internal communication and culture‑building initiatives.
• Utilise HR tools, Excel/Google Sheets, JazzHR and AI tools to improve hiring, documentation and reporting processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in HR operations, recruitment, people operations or HR generalist roles.
• Strong communication, coordination, negotiation and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information professionally.
• Tech‑savvy mindset with a willingness to adopt AI tools for HR productivity.

Required skills

• Excel
• Google Sheets
• JazzHR (or similar recruitment tool)
• AI tools for HR productivity