Assistant Manager - HR Generalist

Company Description

BlueStone, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bangalore, is one of India's leading fine jewelry brands. The company seamlessly integrates online and offline shopping, offering 300+ experiential stores alongside a vast online selection. With a proprietary tech stack, BlueStone enables customers to personalize their jewelry journey, from design to delivery, to celebrate life's special moments. Their certified collections span gold, platinum, diamonds, and gemstones, ensuring options for every occasion and budget. To learn more, visit www.bluestone.com.

Role Description

We are looking for a proactive and ownership-driven Assistant Manager HR Generalist to join our HR team in Mumbai. This is a full-time, on-site role where you will work closely with the HR Manager to manage and strengthen core HR functions across the organization.

You will independently drive recruitment, HR operations, HR systems, employee lifecycle processes, and central employee engagement initiatives, while contributing to policy development, process improvement, and people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned functions..
• Ensure timely closure of positions with high-quality talent.

HR Operations & Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure strong data hygiene.
• Prepare, analyze, and present HR MIS and dashboards.
• Conduct periodic data audits and recommend process improvements.

HRMS & Systems Management

• Act as the SPOC for HRMS operations and enhancements.
• Ensure system accuracy, adoption, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with the HRMS team for system upgrades and improvements.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage onboarding, confirmation, and offboarding processes.
• Handle exit formalities and Full & Final (F&F) settlements.
• Ensure a seamless employee experience across all lifecycle stages.

Policy Implementation & Process Improvement

• Support policy review, updates, and rollouts.
• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in HR processes.
• Assist in developing SOPs and standardized documentation.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Plan and execute company-wide employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive central engagement programs, events, and campaigns.
• Coordinate with business units and locations for participation.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of HR generalist functions.
• Ability to work independently with high ownership.
• Process-driven and analytical mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in HRMS, MS Excel, and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent.

Experience

• 23 years of experience in an HR Generalist / Corporate HR role.
• Exposure to Retail or startup environments is an advantage.