Assistant Manager-HR at Guidehouse in IN - Chennai

Assistant Manager-HR

Location: IN - Chennai

Job Family:

Human Capital Business Partners (India)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

HR Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders across functions.
• Own the end-to-end employee lifecycle.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and development.

Talent Management

• Identify capability gaps and partner with L&D to build targeted development plans.
• Support internal mobility and career progression planning.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee grievances with fairness, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and disciplinary processes.
• Proactively identify employee relations risks and maintain accurate documentation.

Employee Engagement & Culture Building

• Lead engagement surveys, feedback cycles, and action planning.
• Implement culture-building, recognition, and communication initiatives.
• Enhance employee experience through structured engagement programs.

HR Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Use HR analytics to generate insights on attrition, engagement, and performance.
• Develop dashboards and HR metrics to support leadership decision-making.

Policy & Process Governance

• Implement HR policies and ensure consistent application across teams.
• Recommend policy and process improvements aligned with business needs and industry practices.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and compliance across HR processes.

Leadership & Business Partnering

• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Support change management initiatives and organizational transitions.

What You Will Need:

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in HRBP frameworks, HR operations, and employment laws.
• Deep understanding of performance management, employee relations, talent management, and workforce planning.
• Proficiency in HR analytics, dashboards, and HRMS tools.
• Ability to manage investigations, disciplinary actions, and compliance matters.

Stakeholder & Leadership Skills

• Strong ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across levels.
• Ability to lead discussions, shape people strategy, and resolve complex issues.
• Experience driving change and delivering business-focused HR outcomes.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building, consulting, and conflict resolution skills.
• High professionalism, discretion, and maturity in handling sensitive matters.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong ownership, accountability, and execution focus.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments.
• Strong prioritization, planning, and multitasking skills.

Experience

8–10 years of experience in an end-to-end HRBP /HR Generalist role.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required by business needs.

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.

Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.

We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.

Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.

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Contact Us

If you have visited our website to explore career opportunities or to apply for a position and have questions, please contact the Guidehouse Recruiting team at IndiaRecruiting@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only as required to support the recruitment process.

To learn more about Guidehouse in India, visit www.guidehouse.com/india.

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