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Job Title: Assistant Manager – Human Resources – Illinois Instituteof Technology, India Campus

Location: Mumbai, India

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Associate Director – Human Resources – India Campus

Employment Type: Full-time

About University and the Role:

Illinois Tech's international campus in Mumbai brings over 130 years of academic distinction to India's thriving innovation hub. Founded in 1890, Illinois Tech is a globally accredited university celebrated for fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact. We're ranked #1 in Illinois and #22 in the U.S. for the best salaries of our graduates (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026). Illinois Tech Mumbai features STEM programs in India in addition to business courses delivered by international faculty. Students will benefit from experiential learning, local and global industry partnerships, and capstone projects, all of which will provide a truly immersive and career-focused education. Beginning academic year 2026, the campuswill offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programsdesigned to meet the evolving needs of global industries.

www.iit.edu/mumbai

The Assistant Manager – Human Resources plays a critical operational role in ensuring accurate HR data management, seamless offer and payroll coordination, and a consistent, high-quality employee experience across Illinois Institute of Technology. Reporting directly to the Associate Director – HR, this role is responsible for managing data-intensive HR processes, ensuring regulatory alignment, and enabling smooth employee lifecycle transitions for academic and administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities

HR Data Management, HRMS & Compliance:

Own end-to-end accuracy, integrity, and timely updates of employee and faculty data within HRMS and payroll systems.
Maintain appointment, contract, compensation, leave, and employment status data in alignment with UGC norms, institutional governance standards, and internal audit requirements.
Ensure HR data management practices with all applicable compliance norms
Prepare and maintain audit-ready HR documentation, trackers, and reports.
Generate HR dashboards, reconciliations, and analytics using system data and Excel to support payroll, compliance, and leadership reviews.

Offer Release & Hiring Coordination:

Manage end-to-end offer release processes, including drafting, validation, release, acceptance tracking, and documentation for staff and academic hires.
Ensure offer letters, contracts, and appointment documentation are accurate, compliant, and aligned with institutional standards
Coordinate closely with hiring managers, academic departments, finance, payroll, and legal/compliance stakeholders to ensure timely closures.
Support structured pre-onboarding and onboarding processes to deliver a smooth and positive joiner experience.

Payroll & Compensation Coordination:

Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, validations, and approvals in partnership with payroll and finance teams.
Ensure accurate processing of salary changes, stipends, one-time payments, deductions, benefits updates, and leave-related payroll impacts.
Reconcile HRMS and payroll data, proactively identify discrepancies, and drive resolution prior to payroll finalization.
Support payroll audits, internal reviews, and statutory checks through validated data and supporting documentation.

HR Operations & Process Coordination:

Execute HR lifecycle transactions including confirmations, promotions, transfers, role changes, and separations with strong process discipline.
Maintain standardized process checklists, calendars, trackers, and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and accurate HR service delivery.

Employee Experience & Service Delivery:

Act as a key point of contact for employees and faculty on HR processes, payroll queries, documentation, and lifecycle support.
Deliver timely, accurate, and empathetic HR assistance to enhance trust and employee satisfaction.
Identify trends, recurring issues, and process gaps impacting employee experience and partner with the Associate Director – HR on continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to a service-oriented HR function focused on responsiveness, reliability, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
4–8 years of hands-on HR operations experience with strong exposure to HR data management, HRMS usage, offer administration, and payroll coordination.
Experience working with UGC-aligned academic data and/or U.S.-based HR and payroll systems is preferred.
Prior experience in higher education, research institutions is desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies

Hands-on experience with HRMS platforms for data management, payroll inputs, and employee lifecycle transactions.
Strong proficiency in MS Office, with advanced working knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, reconciliations, dashboards, and reporting).
High attention to detail with an accuracy-first and compliance-driven mindset.
Strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities across academic, administrative, finance, and payroll teams.
Structured, service-oriented approach with a strong focus on employee experience.
High standards of confidentiality, accountability, and professionalism.

Success Indicators

Accurate, compliant HR data aligned with UGC norms and U.S. regulatory standards.
Timely, error-free offer releases and payroll cycles.
Smooth onboarding and lifecycle transitions with minimal escalations.
Positive employee feedback on HR responsiveness, clarity, and reliability.

Why Join Us

Join the founding team of a leading US university establishing a center of academic excellence in India.
Playa key role in expandingworld-class opportunities for students in India.
Contribute to building high-quality team, culture, and impact within a mission-driven, collaborative environment.

Assistant Manager Human Resources