Assistant Manager Human Resources

Unimrkt Research; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Unimrkt Research in Gurugram seeks an Assistant Manager – HR (Generalist) to lead end-to-end HR operations across the employee lifecycle. You will collaborate with business leaders to drive recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement and policy implementation.

The role requires 5–6 years of generalist HR experience, MBA/PGDM in HR, strong labor-law knowledge, HRIS proficiency, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent specialization (mandatory).
• 5–6 years of relevant generalist HR experience.
• Hands-on experience in HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management and policy implementation.
• Experience in audits, compliance, and HR reporting will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing and hiring targets.
• Oversee onboarding, transfers, exits, and final settlements.
• Ensure accurate HRIS records, payroll inputs, leave and attendance management with Finance.
• Support performance management processes including appraisals and promotions.
• Advise managers on performance, engagement and people-related matters.
• Foster positive employee relations and effective grievance handling.
• Draft, review and implement HR policies and SOPs; support audits and compliance.
• Prepare HR reports on headcount, attrition, performance and compliance.
• Design recruitment procedures, record metrics, supervise HR team and monitor performance.
• Review policies to benchmark and implement best practices.

Skills

HR operations

Employee lifecycle

Performance management

Policy compliance

Stakeholder management

HRIS proficiency

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

The Assistant Manager – HR (Generalist) will support and manage end-to-end HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, HR compliance, and policy implementation. The role requires close collaboration with business leaders to ensure effective people practices, smooth HR operations, and a positive employee experience, while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and statutory requirements.

Job Description (Responsibilities + KRAs):

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including workforce planning, job posting, sourcing, interviewing and meeting hiring targets in collaboration with department heads.
• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle: onboarding, confirmation, transfers, exits, and final settlements.
• Ensure accurate HRIS records, payroll inputs, benefits administration, leave and attendance management in coordination with Finance
• Support performance management processes including appraisals, promotions, increments, and employee development planning.
• Act as an HR advisor to managers on performance, engagement, and people-related matters.
• Foster positive employee relations through regular HR connects, skip-level interactions, and effective grievance handling.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating HR policies and SOPs and best practices, support audits and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports related to headcount, attrition, performance, and compliance
• Designing and modifying recruitment procedures, recording recruitment metrics, supervising the HR team, and monitoring the team's performance.
• Review company policies and processes to benchmark and implement the best practices.
• Supervise HR team activities, monitor performance, and continuously improve recruitment and HR processes.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of core HR functions including employee lifecycle management, HR operations, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Sound knowledge of HR policies, labor laws, and statutory compliances (PF, ESIC, gratuity, leave management, etc.).
• Ability to handle employee queries, grievances, and disciplinary matters in a fair and professional manner.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to interact effectively across levels.
• Good stakeholder management and coordination skills with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HRIS, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Qualification:
• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent specialization (mandatory/preferred).
• Experience:
• 5–6 years of relevant experience in generalist HR roles, preferably in a corporate or fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience in HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation.
• Prior exposure to managing HR processes independently and supporting business stakeholders.
• Experience in handling audits, compliance requirements, and internal HR reporting will be an added advantage.