Assistant Manager

Job highlights

• 5-7 years HR experience with expertise in Talent Acquisition, Payroll Compliance, and Employee Engagement
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, payroll governance, employee lifecycle, and engagement initiatives

Position Overview

Designation: Assistant Manager People Care & Development
Department: People Care & Development
Reporting To: GM People Care & Development
Location: Pune

Experience & Qualification

• Experience: 5 to 7 years in Human Resources
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (mandatory)
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Human Resources
• Industry Preference: Retail, Real Estate, Hospitality, Hospitals, Premise Management

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with business leaders for manpower planning.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Conduct candidate assessments and interviews.
• Build sourcing channels through agencies, institutes, and professional networks.
• Track hiring metrics and ensure timely closure of positions.

2. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Governance

• Review payroll inputs and salary processing accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with statutory deductions and labour regulations.
• Manage employee benefits such as PF, gratuity, insurance, leave, and welfare schemes.
• Support and drive performance management cycles.

3. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Design and execute engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Manage recognition and reward programmes.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
• Develop annual engagement calendars and cultural activities.

4. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit.
• Handle confirmations, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Maintain employee records and statutory documentation.
• Administer employment contracts, appointment letters, and policy communication.
• Develop HR policies, SOPs, and processes aligned with legal and organisational requirements.

Essential Skills

• Strong recruitment and HR operations expertise.
• Payroll and statutory compliance knowledge.
• Employee engagement and culture-building experience.
• Knowledge of labour laws and HR policies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good proficiency in HRMS, digital tools, and technology platforms.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A well-rounded HR professional with experience across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Payroll, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, and Labour Compliance, capable of independently managing HR functions while partnering with business leaders and driving employee-centric initiatives.

Suggested Keywords for Resume Screening

• End-to-End Recruitment
• Manpower Planning
• Talent Acquisition
• HR Operations
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Payroll Processing
• Statutory Compliance
• Labour Laws
• Employee Engagement
• Performance Management System (PMS)
• HR Policies & SOPs
• Onboarding & Exit Management
• Compensation & Benefits
• HRMS

This role appears to be approximately 60% HR Generalist/Operations and 40% Talent Acquisition, with a strong expectation of statutory compliance and employee engagement ownership.