Human Resources Operations Specialist

Apeejay Education; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Apeejay Education is seeking a Senior Executive / Assistant / Deputy Manager - Human Resources (Operations) to partner with the CPO in strengthening HR systems and driving HR operations across Gurgaon and New Delhi offices.

The role requires a Master’s degree in HR Management and at least 5 years of hands-on experience, with preference for familiarity with PeopleStrong HRMS. Strong policy development, compliance, and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR Management or equivalent with relevant HR qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar HR operations role.
• Hands-on experience with HRMS (PeopleStrong) is a plus and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CPO to strengthen HR systems and align HR processes with strategy.
• Develop and review payroll, leave management, performance management, compensation and benefits policies.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations across markets and update policies accordingly.
• Address employee grievances and disciplinary cases in line with laws and policies.
• Maintain staff benefits, insurance, health and safety compliance for all staff.
• Manage HR documents, filing, storage and data accuracy for all employees.
• Oversee monthly leave records and contract expiry planning with timely actions.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities with CPO and leadership.
• Support managers in performance appraisal processes, KRAs, KPIs and training plans.

Skills

HR operations

Policy development

Labor law compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in HR Management

Professional HR qualification

Tools

PeopleStrong HRMS

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Executive / Assistant /Deputy Manager - Human Resources (Operations), Apeejay Education, Apeejay Stya Group

About Us:

The Apeejay Stya Group is a social commitment to the pursuit of excellence in education. It comprises the Apeejay Education Society and the Apeejay Stya University. All Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the vision of Dr Stya Paul, Founder Chairman, Apeejay Education Society, based on value-based holistic education focusing on acquiring thinking skills and learning for life. It encompasses a vision that is truly global and is driven by innovative techniques, progressive curricula, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Dr Stya Paul's legacy of excellence is being carried forward by his daughter and only child, Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman of the Apeejay Education Society. Mrs. Berlia has made an outstanding contribution in ensuring that the Apeejay Stya vision of quality education of global standards, leading to man-making and nation-building, is effectively reflected in the conceptualization and standardization of the academic programs and curricula across all its institutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with the CPO on strategic HR issues to strengthen the human resources system within the organization and realign HR processes and practices with the organization’s strategy
• Develop, review, and make recommendations on Human Resources operational policies and procedures in the areas of payroll, leave management, and performance management, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, training, and development
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of labor regulations in the markets we operate to ensure that all policies are in compliance,
• Work with the CPO to address employee grievances and resolve disciplinary cases in consultation with their relevant reporting heads, in accordance with applicable labor laws and organization policies,
• Ensure that all staff benefits, such as life insurance and health insurance, are up to date and that staff comply with health and safety requirements.
• Manage the filing, storage, and security of all HR-related documents for all employees and ensure that information on all employees is up-to-date.
• Supervise and manage the maintenance of monthly leave records and ensure to update from time to time
• Oversee the filing of contracts and identify and implement actions required to extend or review contracts in a timely manner.
• Planning, implementing, and organizing various employee engagement activities in conjunction with CPO
• Assist managers with the performance management of their employees through the performance appraisal system (KRAs with KPIs/Evaluations/Feedback/Timelines etc.), performance improvement programs, and training and development plans and revise as necessary in consultation with the supervisor

Job Knowledge (Prerequisites):

• Expertise in HRMS Implementation (end to end); planning, customization, user testing, launch, training, implementation, and execution, etc.
• Expertise in Human Resources operations, policies, and systems development,
• Hands-on exposure of handling/managing large employees' headcount and setting up various HR processes in place
• Must be aware of the full transition from manual to automation
• Drive, initiative, and attention to detail whilst being mindful of big-picture thinking
• Interpersonal and communication skills,
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills,
• Prioritization and change management skills,
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Conversant with all the HR processes from hire to retire
• Basic understanding of statutory compliance / various regulations etc.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines
• Excellent presentation and analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge of IT skills: MS Excel and PowerPoint, well-versed in Artificial Intelligence

Education Qualification & Desired Experience:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or a relevant degree with a professional HR qualification
• Other relevant professional qualifications in line with areas of specialization
• Minimum 5 years of Experience in a similar role, and someone who has hands‑on experience of working on People Strong [HRMS] will be an added advantage.

Openings - 2 [1 for Gurgaon Office and 1 for New Delhi Office]