Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Reporting to the Manager, Talent (Asia), this role will play a key role in supporting talent acquisition, talent management, and HR operations across the region. You will be responsible for recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes, as well as employee engagement initiatives. Additionally, you will support the alignment and execution of corporate talent programs. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our workforce and contribute to the company’s long-term success.

Talent Management & Talent Acquisition

• Responsible for end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency from job postings and candidate screening to interviews, selection, and offer management in timely manner to meet business expectations.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop job descriptions, and identify effective sourcing strategies.
• Oversee the use of LinkedIn and other job boards to proactively source and engage top talent.
• Utilize the ICIMS talent acquisition system to maintain accurate candidate records and generate reliable recruitment reports.
• Deliver trainings to hiring managers on recruitment processes and interview best practices to enhance hiring effectiveness and candidate experience.
• Maintain and update recruitment trackers and dashboards to monitor hiring progress and metrics.
• Build and nurture internal and external talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Implement and support recruitment marketing initiatives, leveraging digital platforms and talent communities to strengthen employer branding and attract high-quality candidates.
• Support the delivery of training programs across Asia that align with business goals and individual development plans.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to assess employee development needs and identify opportunities for career growth and progression.

HR Operations

• Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization by preparing onboarding materials, conducting orientation sessions, coordinating with IT and Administration teams, and completing all required documentation and procedures.
• Follow the SOP of the offboarding process, including conducting exit interviews, finalizing documentation, and ensuring timely removal of system access.
• Monitor and support on the performance review cycle
• Support the delivery of HR initiatives such as culture survey, leadership training, employee engagement activities, and recognition program to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Stay up to date on local labor laws, regulations, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to conduct periodic audits and reviews to assess compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and employment-related documentation such as contracts.
• Ensure compliance with local HR practices in India.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related business discipline
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in in-house recruitment or agency talent acquisition for multinational organizations; experience in the sourcing industry is a plus
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, with hands-on experience using talent management systems and LinkedIn (ICIMS experience preferred)
• Excellent presentation skills and experience in delivering training and development programs; strong communication abilities
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills; hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to perform under pressure
• High attention to detail and consistent follow-through in a fast-paced environment
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Competency Requirements (if applicable)                                                                                                                                       

Leadership Commitments:

• Inspire Others
• Grow Talent
• Advance DE&I
• Spark Ownership

Behavioral Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving
• Driving Execution

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Travel: As required.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.