Assistant Manager

Job Description

Work Mode: Work from office

Location - Bangalore, Vellore

Role Overview

The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter with a strong understanding of HR generalist functions.

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Primary Responsibility)

• Own end-to-end recruitment — from understanding staffing needs to offer rollout and onboarding handoff.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Source and attract candidates through multiple channels including job portals, social media, employee referrals, and campus drives.
• Screen, assess, and shortlist candidates for qualification match, cultural fit, and organizational compatibility.
• Conduct structured interviews; coordinate and schedule panel rounds with relevant stakeholders.
• Carry out thorough reference checks and background verifications.
• Prepare and present detailed candidate profile summaries to hiring managers.
• Lead offer discussions, negotiate compensation, and ensure a seamless pre-joining experience.
• Proactively build and maintain a strong talent pipeline and recruiting leads for current and future requirements.
• Track and report key recruitment metrics — time-to-hire, offer acceptance rate, source effectiveness, and pipeline health.

1. HR Operations & Generalist Activities

• Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and statutory compliance.
• Maintain and update employee records in both digital and physical formats.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee queries on HR policies, leave, and compensation matters.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and communicating HR policies and standard operating procedures.
• Stay current with organizational changes, HR trends, and evolving business needs.
• Foster a harmonious workplace by promoting HR initiatives that support a conflict-free environment.

1. Onboarding, Training & Development

• Design and conduct structured onboarding and orientation programs for new joiners.
• Ensure smooth integration of new employees into their respective teams and functions.
• Partner with managers to identify skill gaps and recommend suitable training interventions.
• Assist in planning and coordinating employee learning and development initiatives.

1. Performance Management

• Support the execution and monitoring of performance management cycles.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual appraisal reviews in collaboration with leadership.
• Gather and analyze HR metrics — employee turnover, performance outcomes, and engagement scores.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers to drive performance and accountability.

1. Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Enhance employee satisfaction by addressing concerns proactively and offering timely resolutions.
• Introduce and implement new perks, benefits, and employee welfare initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Plan and execute team-building activities, recognition programs, and cultural celebrations

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-9 years of experience in Recruitment and HR Generalist roles, with a demonstrated focus on talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes, HR functions, and applicable labour regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills — essential for candidate engagement and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in HRMS tools, MS Office Suite, and recruitment platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, or equivalent).
• Ability to manage multiple hiring mandates simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with comfort in working with HR data and recruitment metrics.