Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Manager - HR Business Partner (Offline Distribution)
Location: Kolkata
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Function: Human Resources
Industry Preference: FMCG (Must have prior experience in FMCG or
allied sectors)
Role Overview:- We are looking for a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Offline Distribution Channel. The ideal candidate will come with FMCG industry experience and will work closely with business leaders to drive HR strategy, streamline processes, and support workforce productivity in a highly distributed setup. The role requires strong expertise in talent acquisition, payroll, Excel, and PMS, along with sound business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a strategic HR partner to regional sales & distribution leadership.
Understand business needs and provide HR insights to support decision-making.
Drive alignment between HR and business objectives.
2. Performance Management & Capability Building
Manage end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS) cycles and ensure timely
execution.
Support managers in identifying training needs and planning relevant
capability-building interventions.
3. Payroll & Compliance Coordination
Takes complete ownership of collating attendance & processing salaries for all ISR employees for Pan-India
Maintain and audit employee data, leave records, and related documents for payroll
accuracy.
Ensure adherence to local labour laws and company policies.
4. HR Reporting & Analytics
Generate and maintain HR dashboards - headcount, attendance, attrition, etc.
Analyze HR data to track trends and highlight areas requiring intervention.
5. Recruitment & Onboarding
Source and hire front line sales employees for the region in collaboration with the Senior Sales Leadership in the region
Take complete ownership of all onboarding and Induction for all new joinees in the region
6. Employee Engagement & Grievance Handling
Conduct regularly connects with employees in the field.
Promote employee satisfaction and resolve day-to-day concerns in a timely and
sensitive manner.
Act as a culture custodian for the offline distribution workforce.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Experience: 3-5 years in a core HRBP role, preferably in FMCG or
distribution-focused environments.
Functional Expertise: Strong understanding of PMS, payroll processes, HR
analytics, Excel, and basic labour law compliance.
Attributes: Proactive, self-driven, and capable of managing a distributed workforce independently.
Mobility: Willingness to travel for field visits across the region.