People Operations Consultant -India (Telangana)

As a People Operations Consultant - India you will provide people support to our growing team in India. This role will focus on People Operations, HR processes & Talent Acquisition ensuring a seamless employee experience from end-to-end hiring to the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will also possess strong data analysis skills, to support HR metrics, reporting, and process optimization. You may be a Generalist with a continuous improvement and efficiency mindset, working with internal and external stakeholders. 

This role will be critical in making sure we attract and retain the very best people to work at Kainos through delivering a great candidate and employee experience and building our employer brand.   This is a remote global role based in India, Telangana. 

You may be responsible for some or all of the following: 

• People Operations: 

• Work with the Global People Team, and the business to ensure that the onboarding, offboarding and cyclical processes experience is maximised in the region, providing advice and guidance on best practice and continuous improvement ideas. 

• Create, implement and maintain all people policies and procedures – you will continually review these for accuracy and that they remain fit for purpose, ensuring all collateral is maintained. 

• Liaise closely with payroll to provide guidance for different pay, pension and tax considerations as they arise.  

• Support project management activities – support the execution of business projects that have a people impact. This may include (but not limited to) business growth or restructure initiatives. 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and regulations  in India. 

• Proactively manage and mitigate HR-related risks, staying updated on legislative changes and industry trends. Advising on employment-related legal matters (when necessary). 

• Act as the main point of contact between the People Team and the Payroll Team for India, providing additional knowledge and support where required 

• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on employee relations matters in line with company framework and local legislative requirements and ensure that any resulting recommendations are implemented within the business.  

• Conduct investigations and resolve employee disputes (when necessary). 

• Lead employee relations strategies for the region to foster a positive work environment.  

• Provide guidance on available benefits, ensuring employees have a clear understanding of their options. 

• Provide guidance and support to People Operations & Talent Acquisition team on pay structures within region.  

• Share best practices and knowledge across regions. 

• Recruitment: 

• Lead the work on developing Kainos’ employer brand, including seeking out accreditation and initiatives to boost employer profile. 

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating onboarding activities. 

• Build and foster strong relationships with managers/business leaders – to become a trusted advisor on recruitment and sourcing. 

• Implement the recruitment delivery plan aligned to commercial priorities and workforce plans, for India and APAC region.  

• Oversight of short, medium and long term delivery demands, across all locations and working with your BU stakeholders to execute hiring strategies for Permanent and Contract roles.  

• Manage costs – ensure delivery is on time and in the most cost-effective manner. Managing the use of suppliers to ensure direct sourcing channels are optimised and that external agency costs are kept to a minimum.  

Minimum (Essential) Requirements: 

• Educated to degree level. 

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience working in a people operations role, recruitment or people partner.  

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations in India. 

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills with an ability to communicate and present effectively to stakeholders and groups of different levels of seniority.  

• A proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.  

• Experience of supporting the delivery of a strategic people agenda in a fast-paced environment.  

• Commercial acumen and knowledge of trends and changes that impact people and the working culture.  

• Proficient in the use of Workday HCM and HR Analytics.  

• A proven ability to work independently and within a team, including working in a multi-disciplinary function. 

Desirable: 

• Experience supporting other APAC regions 

• Professional qualification from NIPM or SHRM-India 

• Previous experience within Global organizations 

• Strategic thinking and business acumen 

• Strong Data and Excel proficiency 

• Employee engagement and development 

• Global mindset and cultural sensitivity 

By combining a deep understanding of the India HR landscape with a global perspective, the People Operations Consultant will play a critical role in driving business success and employee satisfaction.