Job Title:
Assistant Manager – HR Business Partner (Offline Distribution)
Location:
Kolkata
Role Type:
Individual Contributor
Function:
Human Resources
Industry Preference:
FMCG (Must have prior experience in FMCG orallied sectors)
Role Overview:-
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Offline Distribution Channel. The ideal candidate will come with FMCG industry experience and will work closely with business leaders to drive HR strategy, streamline processes, and support workforce productivity in a highly distributed setup. The role requires strong expertise in talent acquisition, payroll, Excel, and PMS, along with sound business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a strategic HR partner to regional sales & distribution leadership. Understand business needs and provide HR insights to support decision-making. Drive alignment between HR and business objectives.
- Performance Management & Capability Building Manage end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS) cycles and ensure timely execution. Support managers in identifying training needs and planning relevant capability-building interventions.
- Payroll & Compliance Coordination Takes complete ownership of collating attendance & processing salaries for all ISR employees for Pan-India Maintain and audit employee data, leave records, and related documents for payroll accuracy. Ensure adherence to local labour laws and company policies.
- HR Reporting & Analytics Generate and maintain HR dashboards – headcount, attendance, attrition, etc. Analyze HR data to track trends and highlight areas requiring intervention.
- Recruitment & Onboarding Source and hire front line sales employees for the region in collaboration with the Senior Sales Leadership in the region Take complete ownership of all onboarding and Induction for all new joinees in the region
- Employee Engagement & Grievance Handling Conduct regularly connects with employees in the field. Promote employee satisfaction and resolve day-to-day concerns in a timely and sensitive manner. Act as a culture custodian for the offline distribution workforce.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience:
3–5 years in a core HRBP role, preferably in FMCG ordistribution-focused environments.
Functional Expertise:
Strong understanding of PMS, payroll processes, HRanalytics, Excel, and basic labour law compliance.
Attributes:
Proactive, self-driven, and capable of managing a distributed workforce independently.
Mobility:
Willingness to travel for field visits across the region.
About Company
Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of India’s premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences.Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 8 exclusive stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials.What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach.In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming India’s 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures.With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India’s booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.
