About the job

Job Description

The position will be part of the People Function (Human Resources) team at IIHS and will support core HR operations. The incumbent will be involved in running a range of activities and processes related to compensation and benefits, onboarding and separation, data processing and maintenance, regulatory compliance, and general staff relations.

The position will involve collaborating effectively with people at all job levels and interacting with a diverse group of individuals and personalities to enable the achievement of functional and Institutional goals.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assisting with the full spectrum of Human Resource (HR) processes, especially compensation and benefits and staff relations;
• Handling on-boarding, induction, orientation, and documentation;
• Coordinating the separation process;
• Maintaining and updating the HR database;
• Providing inputs for processing Payroll;
• Coordinating process and managing documentation for regular staff confirmations, contract renewals and extensions, extensions of internships, and similar activities;
• Updating, tracking and maintaining the Consultant database;
• Processing staff member changes such as promotions, transfers, and terminations in the HRMS;
• Assisting in the administration of staff member benefit programmes (medical, life insurance, etc.).
• Preparing HR-related reports and analysis as required;
• Coordinating the engagement with external vendors for outsourced staffing;
• Supporting with statutory compliances;
• Supporting all other activities of the People Function;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The HR Associate – People Function will report to the Lead – People Function at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in HR;
• 2-3 years of experience in handling the entire gamut of core HR activities including but not limited to HR Administration, Payroll Processing, Statutory Compliances, and Staff Engagement;
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office;
• Strong listening, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong team working skills;
• The openness and aptitude to learn quickly;
• The ability to plan routine tasks and deliver on deadlines in a systematic manner;
• An uncompromising work ethic characterized by commitment, rigour, and strong attention to detail.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.