HR Associate

Actualise Business Solutions; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Actualise Business Solutions is seeking an HR Associate to join our HR Consulting team in Pune. This client-facing role partners with business owners and client HR teams to strengthen HR practices across the complete employee lifecycle.

Manufacturing exposure is a plus; travel to client locations is required. The role focuses on advisory, policy design, PMS implementation, and workforce transformation projects, not purely operational HR.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred or HRBP/HR consulting experience.
• 2–7 years of HR experience across lifecycle.
• Exposure to manufacturing sector desirable.
• Client-facing HR consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advisory across the employee lifecycle to clients.
• Support policy design, handbooks, SOPs and documentation.
• Design and implement PMS frameworks and development plans.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives and culture building.
• Coordinate learning interventions and training content.

Skills

HR lifecycle

Labour law

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Presentation

Documentation

MS Office

Project mgmt

Travel willingness

Education

MBA / PGDM in HR

Graduate in HR/HRBP

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

HR Associate - HR Consulting- Actualise Business Solutions(NON - IT)

Location: Pune (Travel Required)

Experience: 2 to 7 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate HR professional to join our HR Consulting team. This is a client-facing role where you will work closely with business owners, leadership teams and client HR teams to strengthen their people practices and HR systems. The role requires a strong understanding of the complete employee lifecycle (Hire to Retire) and the ability to guide clients on HR processes, policies, compliance, performance management, employee engagement, organization development and HR best practices. This is not an operational HR role. Instead, you will act as an HR consultant, advisor and implementation partner, helping clients build and strengthen their HR function. Manufacturing industry exposure will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

HR Consulting & Advisory

• Work closely with client leadership and HR teams to understand business and people challenges.
• Provide HR advisory support across the employee lifecycle.
• Participate in client meetings, HR reviews and project discussions.
• Support implementation of HR frameworks, processes and best practices.

HR Policies & Process Design

• Assist in developing and reviewing HR policies, Frameworks, employee handbooks, SOPs and HR manuals.
• Recommend process improvements aligned with business needs.
• Support clients in standardising HR practices and documentation.

Performance Management Systems

• Support clients in designing and implementing PMS frameworks.
• Facilitate goal-setting, review and performance calibration processes.
• Assist managers and HR teams in effective performance conversations.
• Support implementation of competency frameworks and development plans.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Design and recommend employee engagement initiatives.
• Conduct employee feedback discussions and pulse checks.
• Support clients in strengthening workplace culture and employee experience.

Learning & Development

• Support identification of training and development needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate HR-related learning interventions.
• Assist in creating training content, toolkits, and learning materials.

HR Audits & Compliance Reviews

• Participate in HR audits and compliance reviews.
• Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Support clients in strengthening HR governance and documentation.

Organization Development

• Assist in organization structure reviews.
• Support role clarity initiatives and job description development.
• Participate in workforce planning and HR transformation projects.

Project Management & Documentation

• Prepare client presentations, reports, trackers and project documents.
• Maintain project timelines and ensure timely delivery of client commitments.
• Support development of HR toolkits, templates, and consulting deliverables.

Desired Candidate Profile Education

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources preferred.
• Graduate with relevant HR consulting or HRBP experience may also apply.

Experience

• 2 to 7 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Exposure to multiple HR functions across the employee lifecycle.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Experience in HR consulting, HRBP, or strategic HR roles will be an advantage.

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to conduct client discussions confidently.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to client locations as required.

Key Competencies

• Consulting Mindset
• Client Relationship Management
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• Professional Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Ownership & Accountability
• Learning Agility

What Success Looks Like

• Strong client relationships and stakeholder confidence.
• Successful implementation of HR frameworks and projects.
• Timely delivery of consulting assignments.
• High-quality documentation and client deliverables.
• Ability to independently manage client engagements and HR interventions.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to diverse industries and business environments.
• Opportunity to work directly with founders and leadership teams.
• Hands‑on experience in strategic HR consulting projects.
• Accelerated learning and career growth.
• Opportunity to create meaningful impact across multiple organizations.