Assistant Human Resource Manager

Novel Office; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Novel Office in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced HR Leader to oversee Talent Acquisition, L&D initiatives, and HR Operations. You will partner with management, drive training programs, and manage employee lifecycle activities.

The role requires 3–5 years in HR across TA, L&D, and HR Operations, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You will lead processes, ensure confidentiality, and deliver insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience across Talent Acquisition, L&D, and HR Operations.
• Experience in managing or coordinating HR teams/functions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience in L&D, training coordination, and employee development.
• Strong understanding of HR Operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets and HRMS/HR tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High ownership, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Talent Acquisition activities, team performance, hiring timelines, and recruitment requirements.
• Partner with management and stakeholders on HR requirements, employee matters, and strategic recommendations.
• Lead L&D initiatives, including training needs assessment, program coordination, feedback, and effectiveness tracking.
• Manage day-to-day HR Operations, employee lifecycle processes, documentation, policies, and HR queries.
• Coordinate HR team activities, ensuring timely delivery and effective execution of HR processes.
• Prepare and present HR, TA, L&D, and employee-related reports and insights to management.
• Identify HR process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, grievance handling, employee relations, and payroll coordination.
• Ensure effective coordination across TA, L&D, HR Operations, employees, managers, and management.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, professionalism, compliance, and communication.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

MS Excel/Google Sheets

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRMS/HR tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee Talent Acquisition activities, team performance, hiring timelines, and recruitment requirements.
• Partner with management and stakeholders on HR requirements, employee matters, and strategic recommendations.
• Lead L&D initiatives, including training needs assessment, program coordination, feedback, and effectiveness tracking.
• Manage day-to-day HR Operations, employee lifecycle processes, documentation, policies, and HR queries.
• Coordinate HR team activities, ensuring timely delivery and effective execution of HR processes.
• Prepare and present HR, TA, L&D, and employee-related reports and insights to management.
• Identify HR process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, grievance handling, employee relations, and payroll coordination.
• Ensure effective coordination across TA, L&D, HR Operations, employees, managers, and management.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, professionalism, compliance, and communication.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience across Talent Acquisition, L&D, and HR Operations.
• Experience in managing or coordinating HR teams/functions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience in L&D, training coordination, and employee development.
• Strong understanding of HR Operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets and HRMS/HR tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High ownership, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.