Assistant Manager - HR

LakshmiSri; New Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

LakshmiSri is seeking an HR Operations professional in Delhi to manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle for legal and business services professionals, from onboarding through offboarding. You will maintain confidential records and prepare employment documents including offer letters, contracts, and NDAs.

You will also ensure compliance with labor laws and firm protocols, support bar registrations, CPD obligations, HRIS administration, payroll coordination, benefits, and data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• MBA in HR or related field required.
• Experience in HR operations and payroll processes.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Maintain confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Prepare and manage employment documents including offer letters, contracts, NDAs, HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and firm protocols.
• Coordinate bar registration tracking, CPD obligations for attorneys.
• Support HR audits and due diligence documentation.
• Administer HRIS systems, generate reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate payroll with finance and manage attendance/leave.
• Administer health insurance, wellness plans, and memberships.
• Support HR initiatives with the HRBP and Talent teams; drive process improvements.
• Organize firm events and culture-building activities.

Skills

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

HR systems

Payroll

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Education

MBA in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HR Operations:

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle for legal and business services professionals, from onboarding through offboarding.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee records and personnel files.
• Prepare and manage employment-related documentation, including offer letters, employment contracts, NDAs, HR policies, and other key HR documents.

Compliance & Legal HR Support:

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, bar council requirements, and firm-specific protocols.
• Coordinate with partners on bar registration tracking, CPD (Continuing Professional Development), and other attorney-specific obligations.
• Support internal audits and maintain proper documentation for legal and HR due diligence.

HR Systems and Data Management:

• Administer HRIS systems; ensure data integrity and timely updates.
• Generate periodic HR reports and dashboards for management.
• Support system upgrades and implementation of new HR technologies.

Payroll & Benefits:

• Coordinate with finance/payroll teams for accurate salary processing; manage attendance and leave tracking.
• Administer benefits such as health insurance, wellness plans, and professional memberships.
• Address payroll-related queries from staff and attorneys.

Process Improvement:

• Support the HRBP and Talent teams with initiatives and performance reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR efficiency.

Employee Engagement & Culture:

• Support team building, well-being, and engagement initiatives that align with the firms values.
• Organize firm events, milestone celebrations, and professional development sessions.
• Act as a trusted resource for staff, helping to foster a positive and inclusive work culture.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong understanding of HR operations, payroll processes, compliance, and HR systems
• Skilled in leveraging MS Office for data analysis, reporting, and creating presentations
• Attention to detail while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

• Ability to manage priorities in a lean, fast paced, & agile environment.

Experience and Education

• Education: MBA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 4 to 8 years of HR experience