Deputy Manager Human Resources

Krea University; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Chennai is seeking an Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager/Manager – HR to oversee recruitment, employee onboarding, and payroll coordination. The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of experience and a Master’s degree from a premier institution. Responsibilities include managing HR operations, maintaining employee records, and supporting HR projects. This position offers a chance to excel in a dynamic HR environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in HR roles required.
• Experience in recruitment, payroll management, and HR operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of recruitment processes for faculty and fellows.
• Facilitate newcomers’ joining formalities and HR induction.
• Prepare monthly payroll inputs for the finance team.
• Maintain employee records and coordinate other HR tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in English

Excellent writing skills

Presentation skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Strong data skills

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent from a premier institution

Job description

Assistant Manager HR | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Driving End-to-End HR Operations, Payroll, Statutory Compliance & HRMS (Zoho, Keka, GreytHR)

Job title: Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager/ Manager – HR

Department: HR

Experience: 8–10 Years

Educational Qualification: Master’s degree or equivalent from a premier institution

Reporting to: Senior Manager – HR

Position: Full-time

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Recruitment Process

• Support coordination of Faculty, Teaching Fellow and Post‑Doctoral Fellow recruitment process.
• Coordinate and report progress during different stages of recruitment.
• Prepare and maintain data in the recruitment tracker and provide recommendations to ensure smooth flow of the recruitment process.

Employee On‑boarding

• Facilitate newcomers’ joining formalities.
• Ensure collection of all relevant HR documents and certificates as required for new joinees.
• Organize HR induction for all new employees, re‑joiners, conversions and share relevant policies.
• Ensure HR orientation is organized for new joinees.
• Provide standard training and guidance on the HRMS application.
• Maintain employee records as per the provided formats.

Payroll Coordination

• Prepare monthly payroll inputs for the finance team.
• Coordinate with different departments to obtain the relevant data for payroll inputs.
• Maintain and update payroll masters on a regular basis.

Other HR Related Tasks

• Support coordination and maintenance of employee medical insurance data.
• Maintain accurate data in HRMS and physical files.
• Team management and ensure team performance as per department needs.
• Support other HR interim projects.
• Prepare internal and employee‑related letters.

Any other tasks assigned from time to time.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in English.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong data skills.

Interested candidates please mail your CV to [e-mail]. The subject line must read "Name Application for Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager/ Manager – HR".

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, and contact information to [e-mail]. Please fill the application form attached herewith (mandatory) – Click here for the application.

Krea University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Remuneration will be competitive with Indian non‑profit pay scales and will depend on the candidate’s experience levels and the overall organization’s salary structure.

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not an exhaustive list of tasks. The job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.