Assistant Manager – Human Resources & Operations

International Advisory Council (IAC); Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

International Advisory Council (IAC) is seeking an Assistant Manager – Human Resources & Operations to join our team in a hybrid role. You will handle recruitment, HR operations, client coordination and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of experience in end-to-end hiring, employee lifecycle and payroll-related activities, with strong communication and MS Office skills, including Excel.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree is mandatory.
• MBA/PG in HR is preferred.
• 4-7 years of experience in recruitment, HR operations and stakeholder/client management.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills, including with international clients.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel), HRMS and recruitment portals.
• Hands-on experience with payroll inputs, HR compliance and documentation.
• Experience in travel, events, vendor and logistics coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment including manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management and joining formalities.
• Build and maintain sourcing channels (job portals, networks, agencies, referrals).
• Prepare job descriptions, postings and recruitment documentation for timely closure of positions.
• Own employee onboarding, induction, documentation, background verification and HR records management.
• Maintain accurate employee databases, attendance, leave and personnel files.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, confirmations, probation reviews and full & final settlements.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, grievance handling and employee relations.
• Ensure timely completion of HR processes and statutory compliance.
• Prepare MIS, dashboards, employee letters and management reports.
• Identify and implement process improvements across HR and operational workflows.
• Manage day-to-day coordination with international clients (communication, documentation, follow-ups and requirements).
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, events, travel, logistics and related operational activities.
• Support budget tracking, expense management and vendor coordination.

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, organized and detail-oriented professional to join as Assistant Manager – Human Resources & Operations. This is a hybrid role ideal for someone who enjoys

working across recruitment, HR operations, client coordination and stakeholder

management in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment including manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management and joining formalities.
• Build and maintain effective sourcing channels (job portals, networks, agencies, referrals).
• Prepare job descriptions, postings and recruitment documentation, ensuring timely closure of positions.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Own employee onboarding, induction, documentation, background verification and HR records management.
• Maintain accurate employee databases, attendance, leave and personnel files.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, confirmations, probation reviews and full & final settlements.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, grievance handling and employee relations.

Compliance, Reporting & Process

• Ensure timely completion of HR processes and statutory compliance.
• Prepare MIS, dashboards, employee letters and management reports.
• Identify and implement process improvements across HR and operational workflows.

Client Coordination & Operations Support

• Manage day-to-day coordination with international clients (communication, documentation, follow-ups and requirements).
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, events, travel, logistics and related operational activities.
• Support budget tracking, expense management and vendor coordination.

Desired Profile

• 4-7 years of experience in Recruitment, HR Operations and stakeholder/client management.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end hiring and employee lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills (experience with international clients preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel preferred), HRMS and recruitment portals.
• Hands-on experience with payroll inputs, HR compliance and documentation.
• Strong multitasking ability, high ownership and attention to detail.
• Experience in travel, event, vendor and logistics coordination is an advantage.
• Graduate mandatory; MBA/PG in HR preferred.

Qualifications

A Graduate degree is mandatory. An MBA or Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.