Human Resources Manager

About the role

We are seeking a forward-thinking Human Resources Manager to lead our HR department and drive a critical, company-wide digital transformation. The primary objective of this role is to transition our HR operations from legacy, paper-based processes to a fully integrated digital ERP/HRMS framework. The ideal candidate will write foundational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), formulate compensation and headcount strategies, oversee payroll, and manage the complete employee lifecycle with a high degree of operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

1. Daily HR Operations & General Administration

• Manage day-to-day time-off requests, unpaid leave, and approval workflows.
• Maintain the central employee database by routinely updating profiles and managing employment status changes (Active, Suspended, or Terminated).
• Process employee wellness data and handle routine medical claims within established benefit limits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, handling dispute resolution, grievance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Champion corporate culture by organizing employee engagement initiatives, town halls, and teambuilding activities to maintain high morale.
• Manage the complete offboarding process, conducting exit interviews and coordinating final clearances and asset recovery with IT and Administration.
• Ensure ongoing, strict compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations across all daily activities.

2. Digital Transformation & ERP Implementation

• Spearhead the migration of all HR documentation, forms, and workflows from paper-based to a secure digital environment.
• Collaborate with the IT and Development teams to build and launch a central master database and ERP system.
• Oversee the rollout and continuous improvement of core HR modules, including Leave Management, KPI & Performance, Payroll, Recruitment, and Medical Records.

3. SOP, Policy, & Workflow Development

• Design, write, and implement comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for every HR function, starting with the end-to-end talent acquisition and integration process.
• Establish clear, legally compliant HR policies that align with the company's modernization goals.
• Train department heads and staff on new digital workflows to ensure high user adoption and compliance.

4. Headcount Strategy & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with department heads and Finance to build a strategic headcount plan aligned with the company's annual budget and operational goals.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring objective applicant screening, structured interviewing, and seamless day-one onboarding.
• Execute day-one onboarding operations, physically verifying official identification, contracts, and tax/ banking documents.

5. Payroll & Total Rewards Strategy

• Formulate a competitive compensation and salary strategy to attract and retain top talent.

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accurate calculations of base salary, unpaid leave deductions, bonuses, and statutory taxes.

• Manage employee benefits, structuring medical claims and perks based on employee levels.