Assistant Manager Human Resources

Network Intelligence; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Intelligence is seeking an Assistant Manager – HR (Business Partnering) to collaborate with business leaders in driving talent strategies and improving employee engagement. In this strategic HR role, you will support key HR processes such as performance management, workforce planning, and talent development.

The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience in HR roles, with strong skills in stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making. This role is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, and includes a focus on talent pipelines and performance culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in generalist HR roles.
• Strong understanding of talent management, employee engagement, and HR processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand workforce needs and design HR solutions.
• Own the recruitment lifecycle for assigned functions.
• Drive onboarding & induction for new hires.

Skills

Talent management

Employee engagement

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Manager – HR (Business Partnering) to work closely with business leaders and employees to drive talent strategies, employee engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness. This role will act as a strategic HR partner, ensuring alignment between people initiatives and business objectives, while supporting key HR processes such as talent development, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with functional leaders (Consulting, Sales, Delivery) to understand workforce needs and design HR solutions.
• Translate business priorities into HR initiatives that support growth, client delivery, and profitability.
• Provide insights on attrition, talent gaps, and workforce productivity to leadership.
• Own the recruitment lifecycle along with Talent Acquisition Team for assigned functions – sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.
• Partner with business leaders to define role requirements for specialized cybersecurity and consulting positions.
• Build strong talent pipelines through headhunting, campus hiring, employee referrals, and industry networks.
• Drive onboarding & induction to ensure cultural alignment for new hires.
• Collaborate on career pathing, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Support high-potential talent identification and development initiatives.
• Partner in the performance management cycle—goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals.
• Facilitate calibration discussions to ensure fairness and meritocracy.
• Provide inputs for compensation reviews in line with market benchmarks and business impact.
• Design and execute engagement initiatives to build a positive, high-performance culture.
• Conduct stay interviews, pulse surveys, and exit interviews to proactively address retention risks.
• Partner with managers on conflict resolution, grievance handling, and employee well-being.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, data protection norms, and internal HR policies.
• Maintain employee records, MIS dashboards, and reports for leadership.
• Support audits and ISO/ISMS requirements as relevant to a cybersecurity firm.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in generalist HR roles.
• Strong understanding of talent management, employee engagement, and HR processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.