Assistant HR Manager

Date posted: January 8, 2026

Job description:

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Human Resources

Hospital: SP Well Fort Hospital

Location: Trivandrum, Kerala

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

SP Well Fort Hospital is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager – HR to oversee and manage the full spectrum of Human Resource functions for a 50-bedded healthcare facility. The role requires strong leadership, healthcare HR knowledge, compliance expertise, and the ability to drive employee engagement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Administration

• Manage end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management
• Maintain HR policies, documentation, employee files, and HRMS records
• Ensure timely payroll processing, attendance management, leave administration, and shift planning
• Oversee contract staff, outsourced manpower, nursing and clinical staff HR coordination

2. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Develop manpower planning in coordination with department heads
• Handle hiring for doctors, nurses, technicians, admin staff & support staff
• Conduct interviews, reference checks, selection, and offer proceedings
• Ensure smooth onboarding and induction programs

3. Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with Kerala Shops & Establishments Act, Labour Laws, PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity etc.
• Manage medical council compliance and hospital workforce regulatory needs
• Handle audits, statutory inspections, and documentation

4. Performance Management

• Implement performance appraisal systems
• Define KPIs for hospital departments
• Support employee development, training, and competency enhancement programs

5. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Handle disciplinary proceedings, grievance redressal, and counseling
• Foster positive work culture, employee motivation, recognition initiatives
• Conduct HR communications, circulars, and employee engagement activities

6. Training & Development

• Organize orientation, skill development, and compliance training
• Develop training calendar for nurses, medical & non-medical staff
• Monitor training effectiveness

7. Health & Safety HR Support

• Support hospital HR standards related to patient care workforce readiness
• Coordinate occupational health, safety awareness, and HR protocol adherence

Qualifications

• MBA / MSW / PG Diploma in Human Resources
• Minimum 5–8 years of HR experience, mandatory in a hospital or healthcare environment
• Strong knowledge of hospital HR operations and statutory compliances

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal ability
• Knowledge of healthcare HR best practices
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Proficiency in HRMS and MS Office

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Recruitment TAT & manpower fulfillment rate
• Employee retention & engagement score
• Compliance adherence & audit ratings
• HR service efficiency and employee satisfaction

Job Type: Full-time

Male or Female

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,734.65 - ₹45,000.00 per month