Assistant Manager - HR

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic HR professional to lead and manage HR functions across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate will oversee HR operations, payroll, recruitment, HRMS management, compliance, and employee engagement while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor the HR team responsible for payroll, recruitment, and HRMS
• Independently manage payroll for multiple entities and locations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Handle income tax computations, filing of quarterly income tax returns, and timely issuance of Form 16
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle: onboarding, induction, engagement, performance management, and exit formalities
• Design and implement HR processes, SOPs, and policies to streamline HR operations
• Handle employee communication efficiently and resolve employee relations matters
• Support HR compliance, audits and statutory adherence across locations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational goal
• Drive HRMS adoption across locations and ensure data integrity and accuracy by monitoring and guiding the team responsible for updates
• Design and implement performance management systems, competency frameworks, and structured employee engagement initiatives to foster a high-performance culture

Preferred candidate profile:

• 8+ years of proven experience as an HR Generalist handling end-to-end HR operations
• Experience supervising a team responsible for payroll, recruitment, and HRMS
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing performance management systems, competency frameworks, and employee engagement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance across multiple states
• Proficient in MS Excel; familiarity with Zoho HRMS or similar platforms is highly desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Hindi or additional languages is a plus
• Experience in process improvement, SOP implementation, and policy rollout is preferred

Key Competencies:

• Team management skill
• Ability to design and implement HR frameworks
• Attention to detail and accuracy in payroll and compliance processes
• Strong interpersonal skills for employee relations and engagement initiatives
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset for process optimization
• Ability to work independently