Assistant Manager Human Resources

​Company Description

​Pema Wellness Retreat is an exclusive sanctuary dedicated to personalized healing through immersive wellness programs. Rooted in naturopathy, yoga, acupuncture, therapeutic nutrition, and rest, Pema curates individualized journeys based on ancient wisdom tailored to each guest’s unique needs. Located on a serene hilltop overlooking the sea in Visakhapatnam, India, Pema provides tranquility, natural beauty, and an inspiring atmosphere for deep healing. With a 100,000 sq. ft Healing Hub surrounded by walking trails, yoga pavilions, and therapy spaces, Pema is vegetarian, alcohol-free and grounded in sustainable and intentional living. It is a space where transformative wellness truly begins.

​Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant Manager of Human Resources at Pema Wellness Retreat, based in Visakhapatnam, India. The role involves overseeing daily HR operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and people management functions. The Assistant Manager will ensure compliance with company policies and labor regulations, coordinate staff training and development, manage employee performance reviews, and foster a positive workplace culture aligned with Pema’s values and mission. They will also contribute to improving HR processes and policies to support the wellbeing and growth of the team.

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​Key Responsibilities

• Implement talent management strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Lead recruitment process, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for new hires that aligns with our brand standards
• Ensure that all Managers and colleagues follow the correct T&C procedures
• Issue promotion/salary increase letters to colleagues
• Update job description for promotions
• Process all colleague status changes and register profiles for new starters and leavers for the monthly payroll.
• Ensure that annual and probation period appraisals are completed on time
• Updating and tracking annual and probation period appraisals.
• Do the visa renewal & passport expiry lists to send to all coordinators on a monthly basis
• Organize the monthly colleague committee meeting and take meeting minutes
• Conduct exit interviews for colleagues at levels 1 – 4
• Compile and analyse T&C monthly reports and presentations such as T&C Statistics, Turnover, Exit Interviews for global, regional, brand, owner and management stakeholders
• Assist in dealing with all colleague related queries at all levels
• Counsel & advise all colleagues on matters of their employment
• Give advice on all disciplinary and grievance issues
• Maintain Disciplinary tracking
• Oversee the operation of cafeteria and ensure proper tracking and invoicing is in place, as well as hygiene and quality standards are followed

​Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field; HR certification is a plus
• Minimum ​​4–6 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in luxury hotels or hospitality.
• Experience handling large employee headcounts is an advantage
• Proven track record of successfully managing HR operations and initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations in the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Team player with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

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​Work Locations

Pema Wellness Resort, Visakhapatnam