Assistant Manager Human Resources

Role Overview: Yavar is a data intelligence platform company seeking an Asst. Manager - HR with 5-7 years of experience in talent acquisition and employee engagement. As the HR Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end talent acquisition, employee engagement, and people analytics. You will design hiring strategies, manage employer branding, lead engagement programs, and provide actionable insights to leadership to foster a high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end talent acquisition by sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates for technical and non-technical roles. - Own employer branding and recruitment marketing to attract passive talent. - Design and implement employee onboarding, engagement, and retention programs such as pulse surveys, town halls, and recognition initiatives. - Utilize people analytics to track hiring funnel KPIs, attrition rates, engagement scores, and support workforce planning; present insights to leadership. - Collaborate with managers on performance management, goal-setting, and career-pathing frameworks. - Drive learning & development initiatives and succession planning. - Ensure HR compliance, administer compensation, and maintain policy documentation. - Act as an employee champion, coach leaders, handle escalations sensitively, and promote a positive work culture. - Conduct periodic audits, forecast headcount, and coordinate budgeting with finance. Qualifications Required: - 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on talent acquisition and employee engagement. - MBA (HR) or equivalent strongly preferred. - Proven track record in hiring technical roles and business functions. - Strong analytical skills with proficiency in HR metrics, dashboards, and deriving actionable insights. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Good understanding of employment laws and compliance basics. Additional Company Details: Yavar is a fast-scaling, deep-tech AI company offering a high-impact role for an HR professional to contribute to the growth and culture of the organization. The work environment is transparent, collaborative, and high-energy, providing opportunities for career advancement into strategic people-lead roles. (Note: The additional company details have been included for context and completeness.),