WPP

4 weeks ago

Assistant Manager People Ops

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Job Summary

Oversee end-to-end People Operations for a large multinational agency, driving onboarding, lifecycle processes, HR systems, data reporting, and process improvements. You’ll own onboarding, payroll inputs, benefits administration, Workday-based probation and exit processes, while partnering with Finance, IT, and Admin to scale service delivery and enhance the employee experience in a hybrid, India-based environment.

Location: Chennai

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee end-to-end Employee Lifecycle Management including onboarding, documentation, background verification, probation and confirmations, and exit processes.
•Administer End-to-End Payroll and Benefits, including payroll inputs, leaves, attendance data, and benefits administration across India locations.
•Manage HR Systems, Data, and Reporting (HRIS/Workday), maintain data integrity, and produce dashboards and MIS reports for leadership.
•Drive Process Excellence, Projects, and Strategy to improve service delivery, implement SLAs, KPIs, and scale with automation and AI where applicable.
•Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration with Finance, IT, Admin, and Business Units to streamline People service delivery and support organization-wide initiatives.

Key Requirements

•7+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations, preferably in Shared Services, BPO, ITES, or multinational environments.
•Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
•Hands-on experience with Workday and strong operational knowledge of HRIS.
•Solid project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Experience:7+ yearsHR OperationsShared ServicesBPOITESMultinational

Education:Master's

Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingCollaborationStakeholder management

Languages:English

Tech Stack:WorkdayHRISDashboardMIS reportingData reporting

Company Brief

WPP

Global marketing and communications services group offering advertising, media investment management, branding, public relations, and digital services to multinational clients across industries.

Industry: Advertising Media Groups

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Founded: 1971

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