HR Operations

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness plans

Professional memberships

Job summary

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys in Delhi, a renowned law firm, seeks an experienced HR professional to manage end-to-end HR operations and compliance. The role involves onboarding through offboarding, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring legal and firm-specific compliance.

You will partner with partners on bar registration tracking, CPD, audits, HRIS administration, and payroll coordination, while driving process improvements and workforce engagement across the firm.

Qualifications

• MBA in HR or related field.
• 4–8 years HR experience, with 1–2 years in a legal/law firm or boutique professional services.
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Experience with payroll, compliance, and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute and improve core HR operations from onboarding to offboarding.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, bar council requirements, and firm protocols.
• Administer HRIS, generate HR reports, and support payroll and attendance tracking.
• Drive process improvements with HRBP and Talent teams and support engagement initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Education

MBA in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

As a part of the HR team, you will be responsible for executing and improving core HR functions, maintaining compliance, and delivering exceptional employee support. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, close-knit professional environment and values the unique culture of a law firm.

Key Accountabilities:

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.
• 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 firm’s 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: 4–8 years of HR experience, with at least 1–2 years in a legal/Law firm(preferably), consulting, or boutique professional services firm.