Human Resource Generalist

Role & responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for academic, sales, operations, marketing, content and other business roles.
• Source candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals and other recruitment platforms.
• Screen profiles, conduct initial HR interviews, coordinate further interview rounds and manage offer negotiations.
• Prepare and issue offer letters, appointment letters, employment agreements and other HR documentation.
• Manage the complete employee onboarding and exit process, including documentation, induction, handovers and full & final coordination.
• Maintain employee records, personnel files and HR databases.
• Manage attendance, leaves, working hours and employee records and provide accurate monthly inputs for payroll processing.
• Coordinate with the accounts/finance team for salaries, incentives, deductions, PF/ESI and other payroll-related matters.
• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs and internal processes.
• Support management in performance reviews, probation confirmations, appraisals, warnings and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Handle employee queries, grievances and workplace concerns professionally and confidentially.
• Drive employee engagement, internal communication and initiatives aimed at improving workplace culture.
• Monitor employee discipline, punctuality, attendance and adherence to organisational policies.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify trends relating to employee retention and attrition.
• Maintain recruitment and HR MIS, including hiring pipelines, employee headcount, attrition, attendance and other relevant HR metrics.
• Work closely with founders and department heads on manpower planning and organisational requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• 25 years of experience in an HR Generalist / HR Executive / HR Operations role.
• Strong hands-on experience in recruitment and employee lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of attendance, payroll coordination, PF/ESI and basic HR compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with maturity and discretion.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel / Google Sheets and HR documentation.
• Ability to independently manage multiple HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ownership, follow-up and problem-solving skills.

Perks and benefits