Thence - Associate Manager - Human Resource

Description:

Job Title: HR - Associate Manager

Location: Bangalore (Hybrid)

Reports To: COO and CEO

Experience: 3-6 years

About the Role:

Were looking for an HR Associate Manager who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and storytelling

Youll play a pivotal role in shaping how Thence attracts, engages, and grows exceptional design and product talent blending strategic HR, employer branding, and culture-building into one seamless experience.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for someone who believes HR is not just about process its about people, potential, and purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing:

- Build and execute a strategic Employer Branding roadmap that positions Thence as a leading design and product destination.

- Lead recruitment marketing campaigns to attract top creative and product talent across digital and offline channels.

- Drive social media storytelling on platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Behance, and Dribbble spotlighting people, work, and culture.

- Collaborate with internal design and content teams to produce authentic and engaging brand stories, reels, and thought-leadership pieces.

- Represent Thence at design events, university programs, and community platforms to enhance talent visibility and reputation.

2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

- Manage the end-to-end hiring process across Design, Product, and Tech functions with speed and precision.

- Build strategic talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, referrals, and partnerships with design/product communities.

- Plan and execute campus drives and engagement initiatives to attract high-potential talent.

- Collaborate with hiring managers to define clear role requirements, assessment frameworks, and selection standards.

- Design seamless onboarding experiences that reflect Thences design-first culture and set new hires up for success.

3. Engagement & Culture:

- Own and lead the Engagement & Culture charter creating initiatives that build belonging, recognition, and continuous learning.

- Plan and execute an annual Engagement Calendar from cultural events and learning sessions to team offsites and open forums.

- Lead Rewards & Recognition (R&R) programs that reinforce company values and celebrate impact.

- Partner with leadership to define and amplify culture communication, ensuring Thences ethos is lived every day, not just documented.

- Conduct periodic pulse surveys and one-on-one connects to identify engagement drivers and improvement opportunities.

- Act as a trusted culture champion balancing empathy with action when addressing employee feedback or challenges.

4. Talent Management & Development:

- Design and drive performance management frameworks goal-setting, quarterly reviews, and feedback conversations.

- Support leadership in succession planning and identifying high-potential individuals.

- Plan and coordinate learning and development programs, mentorship initiatives, and capability-building efforts.

- Champion internal mobility and career progression opportunities that encourage long-term retention.

- Use people analytics and insights to track engagement, growth, and performance outcomes and translate them into actionable strategy.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

- Exceptional interpersonal and storytelling skills comfortable engaging with creative and business teams alike.

- Strong understanding of creative talent markets and design-driven hiring.

- High energy, empathy, and ownership mindset with the ability to move from strategy to execution seamlessly.

- Data-driven, process-oriented, and passionate about building scalable

people systems.Skilled in HR platforms (e.g., Keka, Zoho People, LinkedIn Recruiter etc.) and adept at using social media for talent and brand building.

Qualifications:

- MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent.

- 3-6 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years focused on design/tech/product hiring.

- Prior experience in a creative, consulting, or high-growth product organisation preferred.

Why This Role Matters:

- Youll directly shape how Thence is experienced internally by our people and externally by the design community.

- Youll get to experiment with new-age HR and culture-building approaches blending creativity with structure.

- Youll be part of a people-first, design-led culture where every initiative ties back to impact and growth.