Assistant Manager / Manager - HR

Job Description

Job Description Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment with a strong focus on setting up the Sales vertical. Develop recruitment strategies to attract top sales talent across different levels. Collaborate with leadership to define role requirements and hiring plans. Manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation processes. Build strong talent pipelines for future hiring needs. Learning & Development Identify skill gaps and propose learning solutions aligned with business goals. Design, implement, and track effectiveness of training and development programs. Coordinate with external training vendors and internal stakeholders to facilitate sessions. Stakeholder Management Act as a strategic HR partner to Sales, Operations, and Leadership teams. Offer consultative support for organizational development and team-building initiatives. Maintain continuous feedback loops with hiring managers and department heads. Mobility & Office Collaboration Willingness to travel frequently across Mumbai and Pune office locations. Ensure on-ground support during key recruitment drives, onboarding, and training events. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 6–8 years of HR experience with a strong recruitment foundation. Proven track record in setting up or scaling a business vertical (preferably Sales). Experience in L&D program implementation and stakeholder engagement. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. Flexible to travel as required across locations What You Can Expect In Return ESOPs Health insurance Statutory benefits like PF & Gratuity Flexible Working structure Professional development opportunities Collaborative and inclusive work culture EduFund is an early-stage platform that helps Indian parents plan for their child's higher education in advance. Our product allows families to invest for education, take education loans, and receive competitive scholarships! Founded in 2020 by Eela Dubey (NYU 13’) and Arindam Sengupta (Princeton 12’), EduFund is backed by $5M+ funding from investors like MassMutual Ventures, Kunal Shah, and DSP Investment Managers. Our team, headquartered in Ahmedabad with branches in Mumbai and Pune, includes professionals from Reliance, Goldman Sachs, CRISIL, and others. We’re passionate, fun-loving, and love a good cup of chai while solving challenging problems! Skills: negotiation skills,communication skills,hiring,interpersonal skills,talent acquisition,learning & development,recruitment,stakeholder management Show more Show less