HR jobs in Nepal: HR officer and HR manager roles, skills and growth
What HR officers and HR managers do in Nepal's hospitals, colleges and companies, the Labour Act and payroll basics they need, how to start in HR and how to grow.
3 October 20263 min read
Human resources looks after a company's people: hiring, contracts, pay, training, leave and fair treatment. Hospitals, colleges, banks, hotels and companies in Nepal hire HR officers and HR managers.
What does HR do?
Writes job adverts, screens CVs and arranges interviews.
Prepares offer letters and employment contracts.
Keeps staff files, attendance and leave records.
Runs payroll and Social Security Fund contributions with accounts.
Plans training and performance reviews.
Handles complaints and discipline fairly.
Keeps the company in line with the Labour Act.
Skills employers look for
A bachelor's degree, often in management. An MBA or HR qualification helps for manager roles.
Knowledge of the Labour Act 2017, leave rules, gratuity and Social Security Fund.
Excel and HR or payroll software.
Discretion. You handle private information.
Fairness and good communication with both staff and management.
How to start with no experience
Learn Nepal's Labour Act basics and how the Social Security Fund works.
Practise Excel for attendance and payroll.
Apply for HR assistant, admin and HR, or recruitment roles.