Deputy Manager - HR & Talent Management

• Monitor HR metrics for compliance and service delivery efficiency.
• Support HR data integrity by ensuring accurate employee master data governance and statutory filings.
• Act as deputy to Head – HR Operations; support in meetings, strategic discussions, and communications.
• Analyse talent metrics to inform workforce planning and retention.
• Support payroll administration, statutory compliance, and audit preparedness by liaising with Finance.
• Support performance management and succession planning processes.
• Vet employment-related documentation ensuring alignment with policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain a positive and compliant workplace culture.
• Facilitate employee engagement and career development.
• Perform additional HR operational and supervisory duties during Head’s absence.
• Serve as an escalation point for disciplinary matters, ensuring fair and consistent policy application.
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding with accuracy and compliance.
• Engage with HR systems (Darwinbox and others) to maintain data accuracy, audit trails, and seamless integrations with payroll, finance, and ATS.
• Oversee employee relocation projects including policy, budgeting, vendor coordination, and employee support.
• Drive alignment of talent activities with HR policies and organizational goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support workforce planning, organizational change, and HR strategy.
• Coordinate employee benefits including insurance and welfare programs.
• Maintain audit-ready HR records and facilitate compliance checks.
• Assist in process mapping, SLA tracking, and identifying quick wins and improvements for recruitment to onboarding, HR operations, and grievance resolution.
• Supervise and mentor HR team members, ensuring timely and quality delivery while fostering professional development and workload management.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Manager – Human Resources to support and drive effective HR operations across employee lifecycle, HR policies and compliance, team management, benefit administration, and talent management. This role partners closely with the Head – HR Operations & Talent Management to ensure smooth execution of HR initiatives, compliance, and a high-performing HR team aligned with organizational priorities.

• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance; global HR operations experience is a plus.
• High ownership, initiative, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role overseeing HR operations, preferably within professional services, consulting, social impact, or international development organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence across levels.
• Expertise with HR management systems, preferably Darwinbox, and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• High integrity, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven success managing HR teams, compliance, process improvements, and complex employee relations.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on execution.

Employee Lifecycle Management