Associate Manager

Purpose/Objective

The Associate Manager – HR & Administration will be responsible for driving end-to-end HR and administrative operations for assigned business functions.
The role will partner with business leaders to ensure effective workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, HR operations, compliance, and administration management.
The incumbent will contribute towards building a high-performing workforce while ensuring adherence to Adani Group policies and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities of Role

1.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning - Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned functions and critical positions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on manpower planning and budgeted hiring requirements.
- Drive sourcing strategies through portals, referrals, campus hiring, and talent mapping.
- Monitor recruitment KPIs including hiring TAT, offer conversion ratio, and joining percentages.
- Support diversity hiring and succession planning initiatives.
2.
HR Business Partnering - Partner with business leaders on workforce and employee-related matters.
- Provide HR guidance on organizational changes, talent movement, and people decisions.
- Support manpower budgeting, headcount planning, and resource optimization.
- Ensure implementation of HR policies and people practices.
3.
Employee Lifecycle Management - Oversee onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and separation processes.
- Ensure employee data accuracy within HRMS systems.
- Coordinate payroll inputs, attendance management, and employee benefits administration.
- Drive process improvements to enhance employee experience.
4.
Performance Management & Talent Development - Facilitate goal-setting and performance review processes.
- Support talent review and succession planning exercises.
- Coordinate leadership and capability development initiatives.
- Identify training needs and partner with L&D teams for capability enhancement.
5.
Employee Engagement & Culture - Drive employee engagement initiatives and organizational events.
- Implement recognition and reward programs.
- Address employee concerns and facilitate timely resolution.
- Promote Adani values and foster a positive work environment.
6.
Compliance & Governance - Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable labor laws.
- Maintain employee documentation and audit readiness.
- Support statutory, internal, and external audit requirements.
- Implement HR governance practices and process controls.
7.
Administration & Facilities Management - Manage workplace administration, facility operations, travel support, transport, security, and housekeeping services.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers to maintain operational efficiency.
- Monitor office infrastructure and ensure a productive work environment.
- Support cost optimization initiatives within administration functions.
8.
Stakeholder Management - Work closely with business leaders, employees, corporate HR, and support functions.
- Provide regular HR dashboards, MIS reports, and people insights.
- Ensure timely closure of employee and business HR requirements.
- Drive collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams.

Technical Competencies

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning,HR Business Partnering,Employee Lifecycle Management,Performance Management & Talent Development

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification Essential - MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, Personnel Management, or equivalent.
- Certification in Talent Management, HR Analytics, Labor Laws, Compensation & Benefits, or HRBP Practices.
Experience - 6 to 9 years of relevant experience in Human Resources and Administration.
- Experience in Talent Acquisition, HRBP, Employee Relations, HR Operations, and Administration.
- Exposure to large organizations, shared services, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, energy, or corporate environments preferred.
- Experience managing stakeholders and leading critical HR initiatives.