HR Generalist

TerraTern; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraTern is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to lead HR operations and recruitment in a fast-paced startup environment in Bengaluru. You will own end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, build scalable HR practices, and partner with leadership to attract, onboard, and retain talent.

The role covers HR operations and talent acquisition with emphasis on policies, compliance, and employee engagement. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience with HR operations and recruitment.
• Startup or high-growth experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment independently.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, lifecycle processes, and Indian labour law.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update HR policies, SOPs and employee handbook.
• Manage attendance, leave, payroll inputs, records, and HRMS data.
• Handle employee queries and grievances with confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal policies.
• Support performance management, engagement, and culture-building activities.
• Prepare HR reports and insights for leadership.

Skills

confidentiality

compliance

recruitment

employer branding

communication

operations

hiring

employee engagement

branding

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

HRMS/ATS tools

MS Office/Google Workspace

Job description

About The Role

TerraTern is looking for a hands‑on HR Generalist to lead HR operations and recruitment in a fast‑paced startup environment. This role will own end‑to‑end employee lifecycle processes, build scalable HR practices, and partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to attract, onboard, and retain great talent.

Department: People & Culture

Employment Type: Full‑time

About The Role

TerraTern is looking for a hands‑on HR Generalist to lead HR operations and recruitment in a fast‑paced startup environment. This role will own end‑to‑end employee lifecycle processes, build scalable HR practices, and partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to attract, onboard, and retain great talent.

Key ResponsibilitiesHR Operations

• Own the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, exit formalities, and offboarding.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update HR policies, SOPs, and the employee handbook.
• Manage attendance, leave, payroll inputs, employee records, documentation, and HRMS data accurately.
• Handle employee queries, grievances, disciplinary matters, and employee relations issues with confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Support performance management, engagement initiatives, and culture‑building activities.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and insights on headcount, attrition, hiring, attendance, and employee engagement for leadership.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, from understanding hiring requirements to sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create job descriptions, and design effective hiring processes.
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and other channels.
• Conduct initial interviews, coordinate interview schedules, manage candidate communication, and ensure a strong candidate experience.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, hiring metrics, and talent pipelines.
• Support bulk and time‑sensitive hiring requirements across functions.
• Build employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company’s presence among prospective candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong exposure to both HR operations and recruitment.
• Prior experience in a startup or high‑growth environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage full‑cycle recruitment independently.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employee lifecycle processes, and Indian labour law compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with HRMS/ATS tools and MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of confidentiality, ownership, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience setting up HR processes, policies, or an employee handbook in an early‑stage company.
• Exposure to POSH compliance, employee engagement, and employer branding.
• Experience hiring across technical, sales, marketing, design, or operations roles.

Skills: confidentiality,compliance,recruitment,employer branding,communication,operations,hiring,employee engagement,branding