Senior HR Generalist

Job Summary:

The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for managing and executing a broad spectrum of human resource functions, including talent acquisition, employee lifecycle management, performance management, payroll coordination, compliance, and employee relations. This role plays a strategic and operational part in strengthening HR processes, enhancing employee experience, and supporting business objectives through effective people practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
   

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, confirmations, role changes, and exits.
  

• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and HRMS updates.
  

• Ensure consistency and compliance in HR policies and procedures.
  

• Partner with department heads to understand hiring needs and workforce requirements.
  

• Manage recruitment activities including sourcing strategies, candidate evaluation, and offer management.
  

• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for critical roles.
  

• Coordinate payroll inputs including attendance, leave, incentives, and statutory deductions.
  

• Support salary revisions, benefits administration, and compensation-related processes.
  

• Address employee queries related to payroll and benefits.
  

• Drive performance appraisal cycles and ensure timely completion of evaluations.
  

• Support goal setting, feedback discussions, and development planning.
  

• Assist in identifying training and development needs.
  

• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution.
  

• Lead engagement initiatives to enhance workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
  

• Support retention and employee well-being programs.
  

• Ensure adherence to labor laws, statutory regulations, and internal HR frameworks.
  

• Support audits, compliance documentation, and reporting requirements.
  

• Promote awareness and implementation of HR policies.
  

• Track and analyze HR metrics such as attrition, hiring, and employee performance trends.
  

• Prepare reports and dashboards for management review.
  

• Provide insights to improve HR effectiveness.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience:

1. MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related specialization.
   

2. 5+ years of experience in HR generalist or HR operations roles.
   

3. Experience with HRMS and payroll systems (Preferably: Zoho)
   

4. Strong understanding of HR processes and statutory compliance.
   

Core Competencies:

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
  

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  

• High level of confidentiality and professional integrity.
  

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.