Associate Specialist, HR Shared Services (HRSS)

Amerisource Bergen; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora in Pune, India is seeking an HR Shared Services Associate to support onboarding, payroll data inputs, background checks, and HR records in a compliant, audit-ready environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and under 2 years of experience, with knowledge of HRIS systems such as Workday and general labor laws. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field is required.
• Less than 2 years of experience in HR shared services, HRIS, payroll or benefits is required.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow and Workday is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process onboarding, job changes, and separations and update HR records.
• Compile payroll inputs by collecting data and validating completeness.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities including background checks and orientation.
• Maintain personnel documentation and audit-ready records.
• Prepare standard HR reports and escalate gaps.
• Administer local HR programs and distribute communications.
• Distribute policy and benefit communications and obtain acknowledgements.

Skills

Clear communication

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Presentations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Issue escalation

Audit readiness

Labor law knowledge

HR data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Summary

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Responsibilities

• Processes employee lifecycle transactions by completing onboarding, job change, and separation documentation and updating records in designated systems.
• Compiles payroll inputs by gathering required data, validating completeness, and routing issues for resolution to support accurate pay outcomes.
• Coordinates pre-employment and onboarding activities by initiating background check steps, organizing orientation logistics, and tracking completion.
• Maintains personnel documentation by organizing files, verifying required forms, and supporting audit-ready recordkeeping.
• Prepares standard HR reports by validating recurring workforce data and escalating gaps or exceptions for action.
• Executes local HR program administration (e.g., service awards) by processing transactions, sending communications, and retaining supporting records.
• Routes policy and benefit communications by distributing updates to appropriate stakeholders and capturing required acknowledgements.

Requirements

Knowledge of Service Now & Workday

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Less than 2 years of experience in human resource shared service operations, human resource information system, payroll, benefits, or a related field required.

Job Type

Full time

Skills

• Proficiency in clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in building productive working relationships through strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in developing and delivering effective presentations.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to assess issues and recommend actions.
• Ability to organize work effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve associate issues quickly and efficiently through timely follow-up and appropriate escalation.
• Working knowledge of labor law, EEO/AAP, recruiting, and compensation and benefits practices.
• Ability to represent a consistently positive and professional image.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to implement and sustain processes that support audit readiness and satisfactory audit outcomes.