Assistant Manager - HR

Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd; Thrissur; On-site; INR 391,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident Fund

Job summary

Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd is seeking a seasoned HR professional to lead talent acquisition, onboarding, engagement, and compliance. The role involves managing payroll inputs, records in HRMS/DMS, and ensuring policy adherence across labor laws.

You will support performance management and drive data-driven HR decisions through MIS reporting, shaping a proactive employee culture. With MBA/PGDM in HR and 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in auto dealership or manufacturing, you

Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of HR experience, preferably in automobile dealership / manufacturing / retail.
• Exposure to dealership HR processes (Sales, Service, and Support functions) will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process (sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection).
• Coordinate with functional heads to fulfill manpower requirements within timelines.
• Ensure smooth onboarding, induction, and orientation of new employees.
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities to drive motivation and retention.
• Support learning & development initiatives, including training coordination and feedback collection.
• Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and suggest improvements.
• Maintain and update employee records in HRMS/DMS.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, labor laws, and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment Act, etc.).
• Manage payroll inputs, attendance, and leave administration.
• Assist in implementation of performance appraisal systems.
• Track probation reviews, appraisals, and KRA/KPI alignments.
• Support managers in addressing performance gaps.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee grievances.
• Support disciplinary proceedings in line with organizational policies.
• Foster positive work culture and employee relations.
• Prepare MIS reports on recruitment, attrition, headcount, and other HR metrics.
• Provide insights to management for data-driven HR decisions.

Skills

HR operations

Statutory compliances

Excellent communication

People management

Conflict resolution

MS Office

Education

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent

Tools

HRMS/DMS

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process (sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection).
• Coordinate with functional heads to fulfill manpower requirements within timelines.
• Ensure smooth onboarding, induction, and orientation of new employees.

2. Employee Engagement & Development

• Plan and execute employee engagement activities to drive motivation and retention.
• Support learning & development initiatives, including training coordination and feedback collection.
• Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and suggest improvements.

3. HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain and update employee records in HRMS/DMS.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, labor laws, and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment Act, etc.).
• Manage payroll inputs, attendance, and leave administration.

4. Performance Management

• Assist in implementation of performance appraisal systems.
• Track probation reviews, appraisals, and KRA/KPI alignments.
• Support managers in addressing performance gaps.

5. Employee Relations & Discipline

• Act as the first point of contact for employee grievances.
• Support disciplinary proceedings in line with organizational policies.
• Foster positive work culture and employee relations.

6. HR Analytics & Reporting

• Prepare MIS reports on recruitment, attrition, headcount, and other HR metrics.
• Provide insights to management for data-driven HR decisions.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of HR operations and statutory compliances.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR software (HRMS/DMS).
• Problem-solving, people management, and conflict resolution skills.

Qualification & Experience:

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of HR experience, preferably in the automobile dealership / manufacturing / retail sector.
• Exposure to dealership HR processes (Sales, Service, and Support functions) will be an added advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person