HR Advisor I

Syneos Health; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking an HR Advisor I in Hyderabad to administer HR processes across onboarding, records, benefits, and compensation. You will respond to policy inquiries, ensure data accuracy, and support GDPR/SOX compliance while partnering with Global Mobility for international assignments.

The role requires 5–10 years in shared services, HRIS proficiency (Workday, ServiceNow), and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in shared services in a global/regional environment.
• Familiarity with global/local employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday, ServiceNow) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, data analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Acts in an ethical and compliant manner.

Responsibilities

• Administer onboarding, offboarding, employee records, benefits, and compensation.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, systems, and procedures; escalate complex issues.
• Monitor HR systems for data accuracy and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for operational issues.
• Support compliance with GDPR, SOX, and local employment regulations.
• Support international HR operations such as visa/immigration and relocations with Global Mobility teams.
• Assist in updating SOPs and process documentation.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partners to support program execution.
• Analyze HR processes and systems, providing recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Participate in People Operations projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior People Operations team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Work independently

Multitasking

Ethical conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Advisor I

Utilizes professional Human Resource services and operations knowledge/experience to administer HR processes related to the delivery of HR transactional and administrative services. Responsibilities include interfacing with HR Management and HR service vendors, executing delivery of complex HR programs, aligning to local/regional compliance, GDPR, SOX and other applicable regulations, and managing data and records integrity activities. The role leverages prior HR services and operations experience and industry best practices to conduct data research and analysis using tools and technology best practices, with little supervision required, and supports HR colleagues through training, process improvements, and elevations.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, benefits, and compensation.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, systems, and procedures; elevate complex issues appropriately.
• Monitor HR systems for data accuracy and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for operational issues.
• Support compliance with GDPR, SOX, and local employment regulations.
• Support international HR operations such as employment eligibility, visa/immigration processes, international transfers, and relocation assignments in partnership with Global Mobility teams.
• Assist in updating SOPs and process documentation.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partners to support program execution.
• Analyze HR processes and systems, providing recommendations and corrective action plans to improve efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Participate in People Operations projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior People Operations team members.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in shared services and working in a global/regional environment.
• Familiarity with global, country and/or local employment law and regulations.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment at varying levels within the organization.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, data analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Acts in an ethical and compliant manner and requires others to do the same.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is committed to full compliance with the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the EU Equality Directive, and to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations are provided, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Summary

The HR Advisor I provides intermediate‑level support for People Operations, managing a range of employee lifecycle processes and resolving Tier 1 and Tier 2 inquiries. This role requires sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently within established procedures, contributing to process improvements, compliance support, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure effective service delivery.