HR Generalist/HR Manager

Strategic Research Insights, Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Research Insights, Inc. in Chennai is seeking an experienced HR Generalist/Manager to oversee talent acquisition, engagement, performance management, HR operations, compliance, learning and development, and compensation & benefits across the employee lifecycle.

You will partner with department heads, ensure policy compliance with applicable laws, and drive data-rich HR reporting, analytics, and people initiatives to enhance the employee experience and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience in IT/analytics/professional services environments.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, policies, and employment laws.
• Hands-on experience across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, HR operations, and compliance.
• Proficiency in HRMS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process, including postings, screening, interviews, selection, and onboarding.
• Partner with department heads to understand hiring requirements and ensure timely closures.
• Maintain an effective talent pipeline for current and future needs.
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives to boost morale and retention.
• Address employee concerns and support resolution of workplace issues.
• Foster a positive and productive employee experience.
• Support performance appraisal and review cycles.
• Facilitate feedback discussions and PIPs as needed.
• Align individual goals with organizational objectives.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies in line with legal requirements.
• Ensure HR processes comply with statutory requirements.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Identify training needs and coordinate programs to enhance capabilities.
• Monitor training effectiveness and gather feedback for improvement.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage HR systems and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics including turnover and engagement.
• Provide HR insights to support business decisions.
• Support payroll and benefits administration with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Address queries related to compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve payroll and benefits-related matters.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation & benefits

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

HRMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Generalist/Manager to join our Human Resources team in Chennai. The role will be responsible for managing and supporting key HR functions across the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, HR operations, compliance, learning and development, and compensation & benefits.

The ideal candidate will be a people-focused HR professional with strong operational expertise, sound knowledge of HR practices and statutory requirements, and the ability to work effectively with employees and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, selection, and onboarding.
• Partner with department heads and business stakeholders to understand hiring requirements and ensure timely closure of positions.
• Maintain an effective talent pipeline for current and future business requirements.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives that contribute to employee morale, satisfaction, and retention.
• Address employee concerns and support the resolution of workplace issues.
• Foster a positive and productive employee experience.

Performance Management

• Support performance appraisal and review cycles.
• Facilitate feedback discussions and support performance improvement initiatives, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Help align individual employee goals with organizational objectives.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure HR processes and practices comply with statutory requirements.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and coordinate with relevant stakeholders on compliance matters.

Learning & Development

• Identify employee training and development needs.
• Coordinate and organize training programs to enhance employee capabilities and productivity.
• Monitor training effectiveness and gather feedback to improve future programs.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage HR systems and ensure the integrity of employee data.
• Prepare and present HR reports and metrics, including employee turnover, engagement, and training-related metrics.
• Provide HR insights to support business and people-related decisions.
• Support payroll and benefits administration in coordination with internal stakeholders, auditors, and external vendors.
• Address employee queries related to compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely resolution of payroll and benefits-related matters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in HR, preferably within an IT, analytics consulting, healthcare consulting, or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, policies, and applicable employment laws.
• Hands-on experience across multiple HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, HR operations, and compliance.
• Proficiency in HRMS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an opportunity to work across diverse HR functions in a dynamic and growing professional environment, with the opportunity to contribute directly to employee experience, HR operations, and organizational growth.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.