Porter Hiring for Assistant Manager- HRBP at Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India Full Time

About Porter

At Porter, we’re on a mission to move a billion dreams by building the most trusted, efficient, and seamless logistics platform in India. We started in 2014 with a simple vision — to transform intra-city logistics through technology. Today, Porter is a late-stage startup, serving millions of users across 21+ cities, backed by marquee investors like Tiger Global, Lightrock, and Sequoia.

We solve real-world problems — from empowering micro-entrepreneurs and truck owners, to optimizing last-mile delivery for SMEs and enterprises. Every challenge we take on has real consequences and real impact.

With a sharp focus on user obsession, ownership, and collaboration, we’re building a workplace where people thrive when they take bold bets, move fast, and build with empathy.

If you’re looking to work where scale meets purpose, complexity fuels learning, and culture isn’t an afterthought, Porter is the place.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and empathetic HR Business Partner 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.

What You Bring

• 2–3 years of experience in HRBP / HR Generalist / Field HR roles
• Must speak at least one South Indian language fluently.
• Experience managing regional or distributed teams is a strong plus.
• 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.

What Success Looks Like

• You’re seen as a trusted partner by both employees and regional business leaders.
• You close the loop on issues — no problem is left hanging.
• You balance empathy and execution while upholding Porter’s policies and values.

Why Join Us

If you’re looking for a high-ownership, high-impact HR role where culture, speed, and scale intersect — this is your chance to shape it from the ground up.