Sr Human Resource Associate

We're Hiring: Senior HR Associate | Preface

Location: Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)

Work Mode: Hybrid

Preface is looking for a Senior HR Associate to lead our HR team and manage HR operations across our India and international teams. We're seeking a proactive HR professional who can take ownership of day-to-day HR functions, support our people, and work closely with leadership as we grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the HR team, set priorities, and ensure timely execution of HR activities.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviews, offers, and onboarding.

• Oversee the employee lifecycle—from onboarding and probation reviews to career development and exit processes.

• Manage HR operations for teams in India and outside India, coordinating with local partners and advisors where required.

• Develop and implement HR policies and processes that support a consistent employee experience across locations.

• Handle employee relations, address grievances, and help build a positive, inclusive workplace.

• Coordinate performance reviews, goal-setting, feedback, and employee development initiatives.

• Oversee attendance, leave, employee records, and payroll inputs in coordination with Finance and relevant service providers.

• Coordinate applicable employment compliance requirements, documentation, and statutory processes with qualified local advisors.

• Drive employee engagement and support effective collaboration across hybrid and geographically distributed teams.

• Maintain accurate HR reports and provide leadership with insights on hiring, retention, and team needs.

• Handle employee information with discretion and confidentiality.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience across core HR functions, with the ability to independently manage HR operations.

• Experience leading a team or supervising HR activities and taking accountability for delivery.

• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR policies.

• Familiarity with Indian employment practices; experience supporting international teams is an advantage.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• A structured, hands-on approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Comfort using HR systems, recruitment platforms, and reporting tools.

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA or postgraduate qualification in HR is preferred.

• Availability to work in a hybrid arrangement based in Trivandrum and coordinate across time zones when required.

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