Assistant Manager Human Resources

Job Title:

The HR Assistant Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing human resource strategies that support business objectives. This role oversees recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and organisational development while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent
• Oversee end-to-end hiring, onboarding, and induction processes
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing needs

2. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution
• Promote employee engagement initiatives and workplace well-being
• Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies

3. Performance Management & Development

• Design and manage performance appraisal systems
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning & development programs
• Support leadership development and succession planning

4. Compensation & Benefits

• Manage salary structures, incentives, and benefits programs
• Ensure internal equity and market competitiveness
• Oversee payroll coordination and benefits administration

5. HR Policies, Compliance & Governance

• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements
• Handle audits, disciplinary actions, and grievance processes

6. HR Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR metrics
• Prepare HR reports for management and decision-making
• Drive HR process improvements and digital HR initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–7 years of progressive HR experience, including managerial responsibilities

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in HRMS and MS Office tools

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Employee retention and engagement levels
• Time-to-hire and quality-of-hire metrics
• Compliance and audit outcomes
• Training effectiveness and performance improvement

Work Environment

• Full-time, office-based or hybrid (as per company policy)
• May require handling critical employee issues and cross-functional coordination