Assistant Manager - HR Programs

About Porter

Porter aims to revolutionize intra-city logistics by leveraging technology, serving millions across 21+ cities with a trusted and seamless logistics platform. Founded in 2014, the company supports micro-entrepreneurs, truck owners, and SMEs with last-mile delivery solutions, backed by prominent investors such as Tiger Global and Sequoia. Porter fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and bold innovation within a dynamic and impactful work environment.

Role Overview

This role is a key, high-visibility position within the People & Culture department, reporting directly to the Director of People & Culture. The Assistant Manager will ensure flawless execution of organization-wide people initiatives including pulse surveys, performance improvement schemes, employee engagement programs, and leadership reporting, acting as the operational backbone for these critical functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive planning, monitoring, and completion of cross-functional HR programs such as engagement, learning and development, HR business partner collaborations, and internal communications.
• Develop and sustain program roadmaps, establish timelines, and maintain governance frameworks to ensure program integrity.
• Compile and analyze data to create meeting-ready presentations and reports for senior leadership review.
• Track progress, action points, and decisions from review cycles, maintaining proactive communications with stakeholders.
• Regularly monitor and interpret people analytics including turnover rates, performance metrics, and engagement scores, translating findings into actionable insights using dashboards and reporting tools.
• Manage the entire pulse survey lifecycle from design through result analysis and sharing insights with leadership.
• Act as the central coordinator linking HRBPs, Centers of Excellence, and business leaders, ensuring smooth program execution and early risk identification.
• Lead internal communications regarding people programs, covering schedules, updates, and implementation strategies.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen priorities by introducing process improvements and structured templates to clarify ambiguous areas.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree (MBA or PGDM) specializing in HR, Strategy, or General Management from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institution prefers candidates with an undergraduate degree in any field; engineering graduates with MBA qualifications are particularly welcomed.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in consulting, human resources, strategy, or program management roles is strongly preferred.