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About the School –
CHIRECINTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CHIRECInternational is a leading K-12 school located in Hyderabad, India offeringInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge InternationalExaminations (CIE) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CHIREC wasfounded in 1989 by Founder-Director, Ratna Reddy as a summer camp that offered Programmesin fine arts, performing arts, computers, indoor and outdoor sports. Today,CHIREC is one of the premier educational institutions in the country forexcellence in academics and co-curricular activities. CHIREC’s mission is tonurture the innate potential of its students to enable them to excel inwhatever they choose. The school helps students to grow and evolve intoopen-minded, ethical and caring individuals who are focused and encouraged toset goals, attain them and exceed expectations. As a valued member of theCognita global group, and recognized by respected educational bodies likethe Council of International Schools (CIS) andthe IB Organization, CHIREC International School is known for its exceptionalquality of education.
About Cognita
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinctpersonalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, andemotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from.And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s specialabout them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and bestpractices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open theirclassrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries,ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. It’san individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focuson what they do best. And thrive.

Position Objective:
Ownthe day-to-day HR infrastructure and ensure consistent, compliant, andemployee-friendly HR operations across the organization. The HR Manager willdigitize workforce data, streamline safeguarding and personnel checks, automateabsence tracking, and simplify employee onboarding,



while overseeing personneladministration, payroll, and HR compliance for educational institutions.
Therole will ensure adherence to relevant employment laws, regulations,safeguarding requirements, and organizational policies, working closely withinternal teams and external auditors or regulatory bodies to maintaineffective, compliant, and integrated HR processes.
KeyResponsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations and ensure efficient, consistent, and employee-focused service delivery.
- Develop, standardize, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, SOPs, workflows, and documentation.
- Provide HR guidance and support to managers and employees on people-related matters.
- Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues, performance concerns, and workplace conflicts.
- Ensure employee relations cases are handled fairly, confidentially, consistently, and in line with applicable employment laws and policies.
- Coordinate payroll processes with Finance and payroll providers, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Oversee attendance, leave, absence management, and employee benefits administration.
- Monitor attendance, absence, and workforce trends and provide relevant insights to management.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, safeguarding requirements, and organizational policies.
- Manage pre-employment and personnel checks, including background verification, references, and right-to-work checks.
- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure timely completion and renewal of mandatory compliance checks.
- Own the HRIS and ensure accurate, secure, and up-to-date employee and workforce data.
- Drive digitization and automation of HR processes, including onboarding, employee records, attendance, and routine workflows.
- Develop HR MIS, dashboards, and reports to support workforce planning and management decision-making.
- Maintain appropriate HR data governance, controls, confidentiality, and reporting standards.
- Support internal and external HR audits, inspections, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.
- Promote employee wellbeing, engagement, inclusion, and a positive employee experience.
- Coordinate employee welfare, engagement,



and support initiatives and address workplace concerns.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR service delivery, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead, coach, and develop the HR team, ensuring clear responsibilities, performance standards, and continuous capability development.
Education & Professional Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- A degree or professional qualification in Law, Labour Law, Industrial Relations, or Employee Relations will be an advantage.
- Relevant professional HR certification is desirable.
Experience
- 15 to 20 years of relevant HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial position.
- Demonstrated experience in HR operations, employee relations, HR compliance, policy implementation, payroll coordination, and HR systems.
- Experience in leading and developing small HR teams
- Experience in the education sector or another regulated environment is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in HR digitization, HRIS implementation/improvement, process automation, and HR MIS.
- Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters, audits, regulatory requirements, and employment-related compliance.
- Experience working with senior leadership and external auditors, regulators, and service providers.
Benefits atCHIREC
Market-competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
Lunch on all school-working days
School transport as per the available bus routes
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Personal accident policy
Term Life policy
Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete thisapplication before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applicationsis: 31-Dec-2026
Cognita Schools arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share thiscommitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checkswill be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We believe having adiverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcomeapplicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwaveringcommitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
EARLY APPLICATIONSARE ENCOURAGED; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSINGDATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
Applicants who havenot heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, theirapplication has been unsuccessful.

📌 Manager – HR Operations & Employee Relations (Hyderabad)
🏢 COGNITA SCHOOLS
📍 Hyderabad