Sr HR Generalist, India

Job Purpose:

Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is a next-generation power semiconductor leader driving innovation in gallium nitride (GaN) and high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. Our products enable faster, more efficient power delivery across AI data centers, high-performance computing, energy and grid infrastructure, and industrial electrification. 

With more than 30 years of combined expertise in wide bandgap technologies, GaNFast™ power ICs integrate GaN power, drive, control, sensing, and protection, delivering faster power delivery, higher system density, and greater efficiency. GeneSiC™ high-voltage SiC devices leverage patented trench-assisted planar technology to provide industry-leading voltage capability, efficiency, and reliability for medium-voltage grid and infrastructure applications.  

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior HR Generalist to join our new site in Pune, India. As the onsite HR partner for our Pune Center of Excellence, you will help stand up the site from the ground up — site setup, regulatory registrations, payroll and benefits once our India entity is established — and then own the employee lifecycle as the team grows. This is an individual contributor role with high visibility and broad scope. You will partner closely with Finance and stretch to support Facilities and Finance activities while the site builds out. It is ideal for someone who enjoys creating structure where little exists yet.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Site setup and regulatory

• Lead the HR and administrative work to set up the Pune site, including registrations, licenses and local regulatory requirements
• Manage Special Economic Zone (SEZ) requirements, approvals and ongoing compliance as they relate to HR and employment
• Identify and apply for Maharashtra state incentives and related programs in partnership with Finance
• Track and interpret local regulatory updates and advise global HR and site leadership

Finance and Facilities support

• Partner closely with Finance on payroll, statutory payments, budgeting, and reconciliations
• Support Finance activities temporarily until the India Finance Lead is in place, including invoice processing, vendor onboarding and local banking coordination as needed
• Support Facilities on office readiness, vendor management, access, safety and workplace services

HR operations and shared services

• Run day-to-day HR operations for India: employee records, letters, HRIS data, onboarding and offboarding
• Lead the EOR-to-direct employment conversion, including offer letters, benefits transfer and payroll cutover
• Set up payroll and benefits once the India entity is established, and manage payroll vendors and statutory deductions
• Build India HR policies, the employee handbook and standard processes aligned with global Navitas practices

• Support headcount planning and organization design with site and global HR leadership
   

Benefits

• Administer group medical insurance and other benefit programs; run renewals and vendor RFPs
• Support annual compensation review, bonus and equity administration
   

Compliance and employee relations

• Keep Navitas compliant with Indian labor law, including the Labor Codes, Shops and Establishments registration, PF, ESI, gratuity, Professional Tax and leave rules
• Set up and maintain the Internal Committee and training under the POSH Act
• Handle employee relations matters, investigations and performance concerns with fairness and discretion
• Coordinate with legal counsel and auditors on registrations, filings and inspections

Employee engagement

• Build a connected culture for the India team through engagement programs, recognition and team events
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on people matters

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in India, including senior HR generalist, HR business partner or HR operations roles
• Working knowledge of SEZ requirements, Maharashtra state incentives, Indian labor law, statutory compliance and payroll
• Comfortable working closely with Finance and taking on Facilities and Finance support as needed
• Experience in a multinational company, ideally reporting to a US or global HR team
• Strong judgment with confidential information and sensitive employee matters
• Clear written and spoken English; comfortable working across time zones with US-based teams
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accountability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting a multinational, growth-stage, or matrixed organization.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing or deep-tech engineering companies
• Experience setting up a new entity or office, or converting EOR or contractor workers to direct employment
• Hands-on HRIS experience (for example Oracle, Paycom, or similar)
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.