Deputy Manager, Global People Services (GPS)

Our Company

We're Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We're crucial to the company's strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.

Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

The role :

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Deputy Manager - HR to lead our end-to-end onboarding process and ensure robust HR compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and a genuine passion for creating a positive initial experience for new hires. This role requires an open mind, a willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• End-to-End Onboarding Management :
• Oversee and continuously improve the entire new hire onboarding journey, from offer acceptance to successful integration.
• Develop and implement engaging pre-boarding activities to ensure a seamless transition for new employees.
• Coordinate and conduct comprehensive new hire orientations, covering company policies, culture, and benefits.
• Collaborate with IT, Admin, and other departments to ensure all necessary resources (laptops, access cards, desk setup, etc.) are ready before the new hire&aposs start date.
• Monitor new hire progress and gather feedback to refine the onboarding process.
• Develop and maintain onboarding materials, handbooks, and checklists.
• Track and report on onboarding metrics and effectiveness.
• HR Compliance :
• Ensure strict adherence to all applicable labor laws, regulations, and company policies (e.g., EPF, ESIC, Gratuity, Minimum Wages Act, POSH, etc.).
• Stay updated on changes in labor laws and recommend necessary adjustments to HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit all statutory returns and reports accurately and on time.
• Conduct regular HR audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in handling employee grievances and disciplinary actions in compliance with legal frameworks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both physical and digital, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• HR Process Improvement & Support :
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate HR processes, particularly within onboarding and compliance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR-related queries, focusing on compliance and onboarding.
• Act as a key contributor to HR projects and initiatives.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

What you'll bring :

Desired Candidate Profile :

About Us

We're a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We're curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you're not just another employee; you're part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.

How We Look After You

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.

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Skills Required

Ms Office Suite, Hris, Powerpoint, Excel