Assistant Manager - HR Business Partner/Employee Engagement & Grievance - Startup

Education & Experience

- MBA in Human Resources or related specialization.

- 5-8 years of HR experience, with strong exposure to employee engagement and grievance handling.

- Prior experience in startup or fast-paced organizations preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Engagement:

- Design and execute engagement initiatives that enhance employee morale, collaboration, and retention.

- Conduct surveys, focus groups, and feedback sessions to measure engagement levels.

- Partner with leadership to strengthen organizational culture and values.

- Organize recognition programs, events, and workshops to drive motivation.

Grievance Handling:

- Act as the first point of contact for employee grievances, ensuring timely and fair resolution.

- Investigate complaints with confidentiality, empathy, and adherence to company policies.

- Provide guidance to managers and employees on conflict resolution and disciplinary procedures.

- Maintain grievance records and prepare reports for leadership review.

HR Business Partnering:

- Collaborate with business leaders to understand workforce challenges and provide HR solutions.

- Support performance management processes, including appraisals and feedback mechanisms.

- Advise managers on employee relations, engagement strategies, and policy adherence.

- Align HR practices with organizational goals to drive business outcomes.

Compliance & Reporting:

- Ensure HR practices comply with labor laws and organizational policies.

- Prepare MIS reports on engagement activities, grievance cases, and resolution timelines.

- Assist in audits and documentation related to employee relations.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust across teams.

- Empathetic yet objective approach to grievance handling.

- Proactive, resilient, and adaptable to dynamic startup environments.

- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret employee feedback and prepare actionable insights.

- High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance.