Senior – HR Strategy

Job Title : Senior Manager – HR Strategy & Operations

Seniority Level: Senior

Years of Relevant Experience: 6–12 years

Department: Management

Reporting Organization: Our Company

Employment Type : Full-time

Location: Kochi

Role Overview

Admaren is seeking a strategic and execution-driven HR professional to design and institutionalize scalable HR systems and processes. Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will focus on enabling a robust Performance Management System (PMS) , preparing the organization for ISO and GPTW certifications , and acting as the internal project owner for HRMS transformation in partnership with external consultants. This role requires both strategic thinking and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Management

• Enable the design and rollout of a structured PMS aligned with Admaren’s growth strategy.
• Work with leadership to translate company goals into measurable outcomes through KPIs, KRAs, or OKRs.
• Build frameworks and processes to run reviews, track outcomes, and link results with career development and rewards.
• Drive manager and employee adoption of the PMS.

HR Systems & Technology

• Act as the internal project owner for HRMS transformation, working closely with external consultants and vendors.
• Benchmark HRMS platforms and ensure seamless integration with PMS, LMS, and core HR functions.
• Drive adoption of HR systems and build reporting/analytics capabilities.

Process Design & Certification

• Build and document scalable HR policies and SOPs.
• Prepare HR operations for ISO and Great Place to Work (GPTW) certifications.
• Balance structure and compliance requirements with organizational agility.

Learning & Development Integration

• Support the design and integration of an LMS that ties learning outcomes to performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to align learning interventions with business and career needs.
• Strengthen the learning culture across the organization.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Master’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 6–12 years of HR experience with a strong track record in Performance Management, Organizational Development, or HR Systems .
• Experience to design, roll out, and institutionalize PMS frameworks, and enable leadership in defining KPIs/OKRs.
• Experience preparing organizations for certifications such as ISO and GPTW (or similar audits/process frameworks).
• Exposure to Learning Management Systems (LMS) either standalone or HRMS-embedded with experience in linking learning programs to performance outcomes.
• Hands-on involvement in HRMS evaluation/implementation projects (Zoho, Keka, Zimyo, Darwinbox, Workday, etc.) and ability to drive adoption.
• Strong skills in policy/process building, documentation, and change enablement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to connect HR data to organizational effectiveness.
• Prior exposure to scaling or fast-growing organizations is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• A high-ownership role with direct impact on Admaren’s performance, culture, and scalability.
• Opportunity to partner with leadership and influence core HR systems and frameworks.
• Hands-on exposure to strategic initiatives: PMS rollout, HRMS transformation, ISO & GPTW certifications, LMS integration .
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where your ideas will translate into action quickly.
• A chance to shape the employee experience in a growing technology company that is redefining maritime and logistics solutions.