Assistant Manager - Human Resources

SAIGroup; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAI Group in Bengaluru is seeking an Assistant Manager - Human Resources to partner with business leaders and drive people initiatives in a hybrid setup at Whitefield. You will manage HR operations and act as an HRBP, shaping the people agenda and ensuring compliant, scalable processes.

The role requires 8–10 years of HR experience, strong governance of policies, and a proactive, data-driven approach to improve employee experience and performance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience in tech or SaaS.
• Experience setting up HR infrastructure, policies, tools, and scalable processes.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Labour Laws and HR compliance.
• MBA/PGDM in HR or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle management.
• Ensure statutory compliance with India labour laws (PF, ESIC, Shops & Establishments Act).
• Manage data, reporting, and reconciliations with finance and legal teams.
• Act as trusted advisor to business leaders and align HR strategy with goals.
• Drive performance management processes and employee engagement initiatives.
• Set up HR systems, policies, and scalable processes.

Skills

Employee lifecycle management

HR data analytics

Stakeholder management

Policy & compliance

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Job description

Job Description:

Role: Assistant Manager - Human Resources

Location: Whitefield, Bangalore (Hybrid)

Experience: 8-10 years

About SAI Group:

SAI Group is a rapidly growing AI-driven SaaS company at the forefront of innovation. We build scalable and intelligentsolutions that are shaping the future of technology. Our people are our biggest strength, and we’re looking for anexperienced HRBP to partner with our high-performing teams as we scale.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a passionate and strategic HR professional to join us as a Assistant Manager - HR.

In this role, you will be a key partner in building and driving our people agenda, fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, andperformance.

This dual-role position combines HR Operations and HR Business Partnering, playing a pivotal role inshaping and executing our people strategy while ensuring seamless day-to-day HR functioning.

The ideal candidate willbe adept at managing the entire employee lifecycle, driving compliance, building and optimizing HR processes, andaligning people practices with broader organizational goals through impactful employee engagement and experienceinitiatives.

This role will also play a critical part in setting up and institutionalizing HR systems, policies, and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations:

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle management, onboarding, payroll input, attendance, leave management, exit formalities etc.
• Ensure statutory compliance with India labour laws (PF, ESIC, Shops & Establishments Act etc)
• Ensure accurate data management and reporting
• Coordinate with finance and legal teams for HR related reconciliations and documentation
• Vendor Management for HR services (background checks, labour consultants etc)

HR Business Partnership:

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders; align HR strategy with business goals.
• Facilitate performance management processes, including goal-settin, reviews and feedback.
• Champion initiatives to enhance employee experience, engagement, and company culture.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations, grievance handling and conflict resolution
• Analyze HR metrics (attrition, engagement, performance trends) and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Qualifications:

• 8 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in tech or SaaS environments.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices across the employee lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up HR infrastructure (policies, tools, systems, and scalable processes).
• Strong understanding of Indian Labour Laws and HR Compliance.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven approach to decision making
• Proven experience in partnering with business leaders in a high-growth setup.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment.
• MBA / PGDM in HR or related field preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact, AI-led company on a strong growth trajectory.
• Work with inspiring leaders and a collaborative team.
• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work culture.
• Shape the future of people practices in a cutting-edge tech organization.