Assistant Manager - HR Business Partner - Logistics Tech Firm (2-4 yrs)

Job Title: Asst. Manager (HRBP)

Experience: 2 - 3 years of experience in HRBP/ Field HR roles

Education: MBA-HR preferred

Locations: Mumbai

About the Role: We are looking for a dynamic and empathetic HR Business Partner (Assistant Manager Level) who thrives in fast-moving environments and brings strong regional context and people-first thinking. This role is embedded in the business and requires deep connection with ground teams across regions. You'll be expected to influence zonal and regional leaders, manage employee experience, and close the loop on grievances - while staying compliant with our HR policies and values.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regional People Partnering

- Be the go-to HR partner for regional teams - understand challenges on the ground and offer actionable support.

- Influence Zonal Heads and RCMs while balancing both employee and business priorities.

- Travel to key cities/zones to build, connect and gather on-ground feedback.

2. Grievance Handling & Culture Building

- Handle employee concerns with empathy and urgency.

- Be a custodian of Porter's values and culture.

- Enable whistleblower conversations and partner on disciplinary matters with discretion.

3. Performance & Development

- Drive performance management conversations with managers.

- Partner with central HR teams to identify upskilling needs and roll out training initiatives.

- Ensure feedback loops, confirmations, and performance cases are run smoothly.

4. Engagement & Communication

- Work closely with city managers to drive engagement, recognition, and connect activities.

- Proactively conduct employee 1:1s and pulse check-ins.

Requirements:

- 2 - 3 years of experience in HRBP / HR Generalist / Field HR roles

- Experience managing regional or distributed teams is mandatory.

- Strong influencing and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently, build trust with business, and follow through on outcomes.

- Comfort with HR data tracking and maintaining detailed records.