Manager/Sr.Manager - HR Operations

About Emeritus & Daskalos:

Emeritus is redefining global education by making high-quality learning accessible and affordable for individuals, companies, and governments. Through partnerships with over 80 world-class universities, Emeritus delivers industry-relevant programs across formats—including short courses, degrees, and executive programs—to more than 300,000 learners across 80+ countries. Daskalos, a strategic initiative of Emeritus, pioneers transnational education in India by helping leading global universities establish joint campuses under the evolving Indian regulatory framework. With over 15 institutions in advanced discussions, Daskalos is shaping the next chapter in global higher education.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Operations / People Lifecycle

• Oversee & ensure smooth onboarding of new hires along with meeting internal stakeholders’ expectations during the process.

• Prepare and maintain documentation throughout the employee lifecycle including employment/consultancy agreements, joining forms, role/salary revision letters, relieving letters etc.

• Oversee and manage all aspects of leave and attendance processes, ensuring accurate records, policy compliance, and seamless integration with payroll systems.

• Establish grievance redressal mechanisms and POSH policy awareness, suitable for a small but growing team.

2. Payroll & Benefits Management

• Manage end-to-end payroll including full-and-final settlements, mid-year and annual appraisal process.

• Administer benefits like insurances, flexi-benefits plan, and more.

3. Compliances & Audits

• Ensure all statutory labor laws are always complied with including but not limited to PF, PT, ESIC, LWF, gratuity, POSH and the other new-age acts.

• Manage compliances during transitional rollout of India’s four labor codes.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to HR, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Meet internal and statutory audit requirements.

4. HRMS Administration & System Optimization

• Implement and manage HRMS for various modules like recruitment, onboarding, leave, payroll, reimbursement, performance and reporting.

• Automate operational processes to accelerate TAT, reduce errors and dependencies.

5. Reporting, Analytics & Stakeholder Experience

• Create reports and dashboards on periodic and ad hoc basis

• Build data governance safeguards aligned with anticipated data protection regulations.

6. Process Design, Scalability & Others

• Document SOPs, playbooks and employee FAQs.

• Drive incremental automation to support rapid headcount growth.

About Company

Emeritus is a global education platform that partners with top-tier universities to offer online degree programs, certificates, and executive education. It provides cutting-edge learning experiences in areas like business, technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Emeritus aims to make world-class education accessible by delivering high-quality, interactive, and flexible online learning opportunities for professionals worldwide.