People Operations Associate

Highlands Drinks Limited is a leading beverage company committed to operational excellence, workforce development, and delivering quality products across the region.

The People Operations Associate will support day-to-day HR operations including employee lifecycle management, workforce reporting, HR administration, onboarding coordination, payroll support, employee documentation, and compliance activities. The role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth HR operations, accurate employee records management, operational discipline, and workforce governance across the organization.

1. Support HR operations and employee administration processes.
2. Maintain employee records, HR databases, and workforce data.
3. Coordinate onboarding, transfers, confirmations, and exits.
4. Support payroll preparation and attendance tracking.
5. Coordinate employee medical, welfare, and insurance activities.
6. Assist in disciplinary processes and HR compliance activities.
7. Prepare workforce reports and HR operational trackers.
8. Support employee engagement and HR communication activities.
9. Ensure confidentiality and proper HR documentation management.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Social Sciences, or related field.
2. 2–4 years’ experience in HR operations or workforce administration.
3. Experience in payroll coordination and employee records management.
4. Strong Excel and reporting skills.
5. Good understanding of labour laws and HR compliance.
6. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.