Assistant Manager - HR

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager - HR is based in Chennai. The role is responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across the organization. This role oversees the full recruitment lifecycle, partners closely with business leaders, enhances employer branding, and ensures a seamless candidate experience. The individual will lead recruitment initiatives and may manage a team of recruiters depending on the organizational structure.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

1. Talent Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Forecast hiring needs and workforce planning in collaboration with HR and business leaders.

• Analyze recruitment metrics to identify trends, optimize processes, and support data-driven decision-making.

2. Recruitment & Selection

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior-level positions.

• Source candidates through multiple channels—job portals, social media, employee referrals, campus partnerships, and networks.

• Conduct initial screening, competency-based interviews, and coordinate assessment processes.

• Ensure hiring processes are fair, efficient, and adhere to company policies and compliance standards.

3. Employer Branding

• Strengthen the organization’s employer value proposition (EVP) and drive employer branding initiatives.

• Manage online presence across career websites, job boards, and social media channels.

• Organize and participate in job fairs, campus drives, and hiring events.

4. Candidate Experience

• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

• Communicate proactively with candidates, keeping them informed at every stage.

• Manage offer negotiations and onboarding coordination with HR Operations.

5. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand role requirements and hiring expectations.

• Provide coaching and guidance to recruiters (if leading a team).

• Present recruitment performance metrics to leadership regularly.

Who You Are: 

You consistently work on achieving results, even under tough circumstance. You hold self and others accountable to meet commitments. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions

Basic Qualifications:

• Master degree in Human Resources,
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in recruitment; minimum 3 years in a talent acquisition leadership/managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, hiring tools, and modern ATS systems.
• Experience in hiring across multiple functions; industry-specific hiring experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and recruitment best practices.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.