Position Overview:
Anaqua is looking for an HR Associate to support our India-based workforce and partner closely with our global HR team. Reporting to the Sr. HR Regional Director in the U.S., this role is the day-to-day HR point of contact for employees in India — handling everything from statutory compliance and HRIS data to exit interview tracking and employee handbook maintenance. You'll work across time zones as part of a small, tight-knit regional HR function, with real involvement over the processes you run and regular visibility into cross-regional reporting and projects.
You'll Love This Job if You Like To:
- Prepare recurring HR reports and dashboards for other departments and executives (headcount, attrition, leave utilization, and similar workforce metrics)
- Assist with periodic reviews and updates to the Employee Handbook, as requested
- Assist with managing onboarding and offboarding for India-based employees, including documentation, background verification, and exit formalities
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records in the HRIS
- Support statutory compliance activities
- Respond to employee questions on policies, benefits, and HR procedures
- Assist with recruitment coordination — scheduling interviews, preparing offer letters, and tracking background checks
- Support employee engagement and culture initiatives for the India team
- Conduct internal audits to check HR process compliance and consistency
- Partner with the Sr. HR Regional Director on ad hoc regional and global HR projects
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information
- Assist with any visa letters required for business travel
What You'll Need to Be Successful:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 2–4 years of progressive HR generalist or HR associate experience, ideally within a multinational or technology company
- Working knowledge of Indian labor law and statutory compliance requirements (PF, ESI, Gratuity, POSH, Shops & Establishment Act)
- Experience with an HRIS platform (e.g., BambooHR, ADP, Workday, or similar)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to partner directly with a U.S.-based manager and stakeholders across time zones
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment with confidential information
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel for reporting is a requirement
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage time well in a remote-reporting structure
- Experience in the use of AI would be beneficial
About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services. Anaqua's AQX platform combines best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua's solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators in large and medium-sized companies use the platform for their IP management needs. The company's global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years of progressive HR generalist or HR associate experience
- Working knowledge of Indian labor law and statutory compliance requirements, including PF, ESI, Gratuity, POSH, and Shops & Establishment Act
- Experience with an HRIS platform such as BambooHR, ADP, Workday, or similar
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to partner directly with a U.S.-based manager and stakeholders across time zones
- High discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment with confidential information
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for reporting
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage time effectively in a remote-reporting structure
- Experience using AI
What We Do
Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services. Anaqua’s AQX platform combines best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators in large and medium-sized companies use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com.
