Human Resources Assistant

About the Role

Neela Vaanam Consultancy is a growing professional services firm that supports organizations with tailored staffing and human resources solutions. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Salem.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations.
• Maintain employee records.
• Update HRIS data.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation.
• Coordinate training schedules and materials.
• Assist with benefits administration tasks, including collecting documentation, responding to employee queries, and supporting enrollment processes.
• Assist with preparing HR reports.
• Organize documentation for compliance.
• Coordinate communication between employees, management, and external partners.
• Collaborate with senior HR staff to support recruitment, employee engagement activities, and general office administration.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational Human Resources (HR) skills, including understanding of basic HR processes and employee lifecycle support.
• HR Management abilities, such as organizing HR activities, supporting policy implementation, and assisting with compliance-related documentation.
• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) skills, including accurate data entry, employee record maintenance, and generating standard HR reports.
• Benefits Administration skills, including coordinating enrollment, maintaining benefits records, and responding to routine employee inquiries.
• Training-related skills, such as scheduling sessions, maintaining training records, and supporting delivery of onboarding and development programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and confidential approach to sensitive information.
• Proficiency in common office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Comfort learning new HR tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Ability to maintain a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant internships or prior HR support experience are an advantage.