HR Manager

HR & People Operations

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers at the India office, handling day-to-day queries, employee relations matters, and escalations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle locally: onboarding and induction, confirmations, transfers, and offboarding/exit formalities.
• Administer and continuously improve local HR policies, ensuring alignment with global Anaqua policy while remaining compliant with Indian labor law.
• Ensure statutory compliance across Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Gratuity, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, and the Shops & Establishments Act applicable to the state.
• Act as the designated coordinator for the Internal Committee (IC) under the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment), including training, recordkeeping, and case handling in partnership with Legal.
• Partner with global Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate, timely monthly payroll inputs, including new hires, exits, leave, and statutory deductions.
• Own leave and attendance administration, and support performance management cycles, including goal-setting, review coordination, and manager guidance.
• Lead local employee engagement, wellness, and recognition initiatives, and support learning & development programs in coordination with regional L&D.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data; prepare HR metrics and reports for regional and global leadership.
• Support audits (statutory, internal, and customer/vendor security audits) with accurate HR documentation.

Office Management & Administration

• Manage day-to-day office operations, including ordering and tracking office supplies, pantry stock, stationery, and equipment within approved budgets.
• Work alongside IT to coordinate new-hire equipment provisioning, system access, and desk setup, and to support offboarding (equipment return, access deactivation).
• Serve as the primary liaison with building management/landlord, and manage vendor relationships for housekeeping, security, pantry services, courier, and office maintenance.
• Coordinate office health & safety practices and serve as the local point of contact for workplace safety and emergency preparedness.
• Support visiting leadership and colleagues from other offices with logistics, including local travel, meeting space, and site access.
• Track and manage office operations budget/vendor invoices in partnership with Finance.
• Coordinate space planning and seating logistics as the office headcount evolves

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a postgraduate degree or diploma in HR/IR is a plus, or related experience.
• 5-8 years of progressive HR generalist experience in India, ideally within a multinational technology, software, or professional services organization.
• Solid working knowledge of Indian labor and employment law, including PF, ESI, Gratuity, POSH, and state-level Shops & Establishments Act requirements.
• Prior experience with office administration or facilities coordination, or comfort taking on this scope alongside core HR duties.
• Experience working with an HRIS and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable partnering with global stakeholders and working across time zones with Regional/HQ HR leadership.
• Excellent communication, discretion, and judgment in handling confidential employee information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities between strategic HR work and hands-on office needs.

What success looks like:

• Employees experience responsive, consistent HR support and a well-run, well-stocked office.
• The India office remains fully compliant with all applicable statutory HR requirements, with no audit findings.
• IT and office logistics for new hires and departures are seamless, with no gaps in equipment or access.
• Regional HR leadership has clear, timely visibility into India HR metrics, risks, and employee sentiment.