HR Manager

Our story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com.

Job Description

Manager – HR

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced HR Manager with 10 years of expertise in human resources management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in implementing HR strategies and initiatives, managing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role will be key to building and fostering a high-performance culture, to enhance the overall employee experience and contribute to the organization's success.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives.

• Support senior management on HR issues, including workforce management

• Lead the development of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Employee Relations:

• Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, resolving issues promptly and effectively.

• Promote a positive work environment and support the implementation of employee engagement initiatives.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employees at all levels to address their needs and concerns.

• Administer legal cases and coordinate with Legal

Performance Management and Development:

• Support business in CPM

• Provide support to managers on performance issues and employee development

Compensation and Benefits:

• Manage payroll, statutory and payroll related matters along with team members

• Manage POSH related compliances

• Managing absence and leave management and tardiness.

• Manage employee life cycle in Alight.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations in all HR-related processes.

• Advise the organization on changes to labor laws and HR best practices.

• Handle and resolve any legal issues related to employee relations, terminations, or HR compliance.

HR Metrics and Reporting:

• Analyse and report on key HR metrics such as turnover, retention, and employee engagement.

• Use data-driven insights to propose initiatives aimed at improving workforce efficiency and satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in HR management

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory requirements.

• Proven ability to manage HR functions, employee relations, performance management.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong managerial capabilities and team-building capabilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Key Competencies:

• Sound managerial skills, unbiased and willingness to learn

• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

• Data Analysis and Reporting

• Employee Engagement

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.
Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information,