Description:

Role Overview:

Areness is looking for a proactive, dynamic, and results-driven Assistant Manager HR to support and strengthen the organizations people strategy in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

This role will partner closely with business leaders and HR leadership to manage end-to-end HR operations, talent initiatives, employee relations, and compliance, while ensuring a high-performance and people-centric culture.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

- Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, performance management, and exit formalities.

- Ensure seamless execution of HR policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.

- Maintain accurate HR records, employee databases, and MIS reports.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support

- Support hiring managers in manpower planning and recruitment execution for corporate and operational roles.

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely closures.

- Assist in employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

- Act as a key point of contact for employees for HR-related queries and concerns.

- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in line with company policies.

- Drive employee engagement programs, surveys, and retention initiatives.

Performance Management & Learning

- Support implementation of performance management systems and appraisal cycles.

- Identify training needs and coordinate learning & development programs.

- Track training effectiveness and support leadership development initiatives.

Compliance & Statutory Management

- Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal audits.

- Coordinate with payroll and external consultants for statutory filings and adherence.

- Support policy reviews and updates in line with legal and business requirements.

HR Analytics & Reporting

- Prepare and analyze HR metrics related to attrition, hiring, performance, and engagement.

- Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making by HR leadership and business heads.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of HR operations, employee relations, and HR best practices.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with high ownership.

- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management abilities.

- Proficiency in HRMS, MS Excel, and HR reporting tools.

Qualifications:

- MBA / Masters degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.

- 5-10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a fast-growing or dynamic organization