Position Title: Human Resources Manager

Company: Sierra Digital Inc.

Location: Houston, TX Employment Type: Full-Time

Onsite -100%

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all core HR functions for Sierra Digital Inc., a global IT and SAP consulting organization with onshore and offshore operations. This role ensures effective talent management, HR operations, employee relations, compliance, and workforce governance across the United States and India. The HR Manager acts as a strategic partner to leadership while ensuring consistent application of policies, labor law compliance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

Experience

7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within IT services, consulting, or technology organizations
Experience managing HR operations across multiple geographies (U.S. and India preferred)
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and familiarity with India labor regulations

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of HR operations, compliance, and employee relations
Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, and time-tracking tools
Excellent communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills
High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Work Environment & Expectations

May require coordination across multiple time zones
Expected to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality
Occasional travel may be required

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Manage end-to-end recruitment for employees and contractors across U.S. and India operations
Partner with delivery, sales, PMO, and leadership teams to forecast staffing needs aligned with project demand and budgets
Oversee job postings, recruitment vendors, interview coordination, offer issuance, and background verification
Ensure hiring aligns with approved headcount plans, utilization targets, and rate structures

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

Oversee structured onboarding processes including documentation, orientation, system access, and policy acknowledgments
Ensure execution of offer letters, employment agreements, NDAs, IP assignment agreements, and statutory forms
Manage offboarding processes including notice period compliance, knowledge transfer tracking, final payroll coordination, and exit documentation
Coordinate system access revocation and asset recovery in accordance with company policy

HR Operations & Employee Records

Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee records in compliance with data privacy laws
Track employee classifications (full-time, part-time, contractor; exempt/non-exempt; onshore/offshore)
Monitor attendance, time tracking, PTO accruals, and leave administration

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Administration

Administer compensation programs including base pay, bonuses, commissions, incentives, and premium pay
Coordinate payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payment in compliance with applicable laws
Manage employee benefits programs including health insurance, HSA, 401(k), COBRA.
Support annual compensation reviews, adjustments, and benchmarking initiatives

Performance Management & Employee Relations

Support and administer performance management and appraisal processes
Advise managers on performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and corrective measures
Address employee concerns, grievances, and workplace issues in a professional and compliant manner
Ensure consistent application of company policies and standards of conduct

Compliance, Legal & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state employment laws and India labor regulations
Support immigration-related HR processes including I-9 compliance and employment verification
Maintain audit readiness for client, regulatory, and internal audits (SOC2, government contracts, etc.)
Partner with legal counsel on employment agreements, terminations, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation

Policies, SOPs & Documentation

Develop, implement, and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures
Communicate policy updates clearly to employees and leadership
Ensure consistent enforcement of HR policies across all departments and locations

Training, Development & Employee Engagement

Coordinate mandatory compliance training and professional development programs
Support leadership development and skills-based training initiatives
Drive employee engagement, retention strategies, and workforce morale initiatives
Analyze attrition trends and recommend corrective actions

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with recruitment firms, payroll providers, benefits administrators, and background check vendors
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including COO, CFO, delivery leadership, and legal teams
Support client-specific HR requirements for project and contract compliance

Reporting & Management Support

Prepare HR metrics and reports related to headcount, attrition, PTO liabilities, compliance, and workforce trends
Provide HR data and insights for leadership reviews, board reporting, and M&A due diligence
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce strategy and organizational matters

Thanks & Regards

Bennedick Sakayaraj

Team Lead -US IT Recruitment

Email - b.alphonse@sierradigitalinc.us

Web - www.sierradigitalinc.com

Sierra Digital, Inc | 6001 Savoy Drive, Suite 210 | Houston, Texas 77036

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