Assistant Manager

Mantraa Advisory Service; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantraa Advisory Service is seeking an Assistant Manager for People Care & Development in Pune. The role combines HR generalist responsibilities with talent acquisition, payroll governance, and employee engagement to support business leaders.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in HR, a Bachelor's degree, and preferably a Master's in HR, with strong knowledge of labour laws and HR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• Master's degree in HR is preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in Human Resources with HR generalist exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and workforce planning.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and statutory compliance across the HR function.
• Design and drive employee engagement, culture-building, and wellness initiatives.
• Develop HR policies, SOPs, and processes aligned with legal requirements.

Skills

Recruitment

HR operations

Payroll

Labour laws

HRMS

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in HR

Tools

HRIS/HRMS tools

Job description

Position Overview

Designation: Assistant Manager People Care & Development
Department: People Care & Development
Reporting To: GM People Care & Development
Location: Pune

Experience & Qualification

• Experience: 5 to 7 years in Human Resources
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (mandatory)
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Human Resources
• Industry Preference: Retail, Real Estate, Hospitality, Hospitals, Premise Management

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with business leaders for manpower planning.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Conduct candidate assessments and interviews.
• Build sourcing channels through agencies, institutes, and professional networks.
• Track hiring metrics and ensure timely closure of positions.

2. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Governance

• Review payroll inputs and salary processing accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with statutory deductions and labour regulations.
• Manage employee benefits such as PF, gratuity, insurance, leave, and welfare schemes.
• Support and drive performance management cycles.

3. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Design and execute engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Manage recognition and reward programmes.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
• Develop annual engagement calendars and cultural activities.

4. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit.
• Handle confirmations, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Maintain employee records and statutory documentation.
• Administer employment contracts, appointment letters, and policy communication.
• Develop HR policies, SOPs, and processes aligned with legal and organisational requirements.

Essential Skills

• Strong recruitment and HR operations expertise.
• Payroll and statutory compliance knowledge.
• Employee engagement and culture-building experience.
• Knowledge of labour laws and HR policies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good proficiency in HRMS, digital tools, and technology platforms.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A well-rounded HR professional with experience across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Payroll, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, and Labour Compliance, capable of independently managing HR functions while partnering with business leaders and driving employee-centric initiatives.

Suggested Keywords for Resume Screening

• End-to-End Recruitment
• Manpower Planning
• Talent Acquisition
• HR Operations
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Payroll Processing
• Statutory Compliance
• Labour Laws
• Employee Engagement
• Performance Management System (PMS)
• HR Policies & SOPs
• Onboarding & Exit Management
• Compensation & Benefits
• HRMS

This role appears to be approximately 60% HR Generalist/Operations and 40% Talent Acquisition, with a strong expectation of statutory compliance and employee engagement ownership.