HR Generalist Hyderabad

Seismic; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 650,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Seismic is seeking a proactive HR Generalist to support our Hyderabad team with end‑to‑end payroll processing in India, employee relations case handling, and day‑to‑day HR support. You will ensure statutory compliance, provide high‑quality employee service, and partner with managers to foster a positive, inclusive workplace.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of HR operations experience, hands‑on India payroll processing, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Commerce; MBA/PGDM in HR is a plus.
• 2–5 years in HR operations with hands-on India payroll processing and ER exposure.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; strong Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of India labor laws and statutory frameworks—EPF/ESI, IT/TDS, Professional Tax, Gratuity, POSH.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; discreet handling of sensitive matters.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly payroll processing for Hyderabad employees.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Calculate and validate statutory components: PF/EPF, ESI, PT, TDS, Gratuity, Bonus.
• Prepare statutory returns and coordinate audits.
• Manage ER cases and advise managers on policies.
• Coordinate onboarding, benefits, and HR projects.
• Ensure data privacy and confidentiality across HR processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Commerce

MBA/PGDM in HR (plus)

Tools

HRIS (Workday/SuccessFactors/BambooHR)

Payroll systems (Keka/greytHR/Zoho)

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a proactive HR Generalist to support our fast-growing Hyderabad team. This role focuses on end-to-end payroll processing in India, employee relations (ER) case handling, and day-to-day HR support. You’ll ensure statutory compliance, provide high-quality employee service, and partner with managers to foster a positive, inclusive workplace.

Who you are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Human Resources, Business, Commerce, or related field). MBA/PGDM in HR is a plus.
• Experience: 2–5 years in HR operations with hands‑on India payroll processing and employee relations exposure.
• Tools: Experience with HRIS (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, BambooHR) and payroll systems (e.g., Keka, greytHR, Zoho Payroll). Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliation).
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of India labor laws and statutory frameworks—EPF/ESI, Income Tax/TDS, Professional Tax, Payment of Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, POSH, and Shops & Establishments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Mindset: Detail‑oriented, adaptable, demonstrates learning agility, open to feedback, service‑focused, organised, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, growth environment.

What you’ll be doing

Payroll (India)

• Own monthly payroll processing for Hyderabad employees in partnership with Finance and payroll vendors/tools.
• Maintain accurate employee data (new hires, exits, increments, variable pay, attendance, leaves) in HRIS/payroll systems.
• Calculate and validate statutory components: PF/EPF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, Gratuity, Bonus, Leave encashment; ensure accurate Form 16 distribution and investment declaration handling.
• Prepare and file statutory returns/reports; coordinate audits and respond to queries.
• Reconcile payroll and resolve discrepancies; manage off‑cycle payments when needed.
• Track statutory and policy changes; update payroll practices accordingly.

Employee Relations (ER) & HR Advisory

• Serve as a first point‑of‑contact for employee concerns, policy queries, and conflict resolution; triage and document ER cases.
• Act as the primary contact for all insurance benefit matters, including additions, deletions, corrections, e‑card issuance, renewals, TPA coordination, and providing support or resolving employee queries.
• Support investigations (fact‑finding, documentation, interview notes) in partnership with HR Director/Legal.
• Coach managers on performance management basics (PIPs, feedback, documentation) and fair application of policies.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful workplace; support POSH compliance (awareness sessions, case routing to ICC).
• Facilitate grievance handling, exit interviews, and trend analysis to recommend action plans.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and probation confirmations; maintain personnel files and HRIS data integrity.
• Administer benefits (medical insurance, wellness programs) and coordinate vendor issues.
• Track Shops & Establishments compliance for the Hyderabad office; maintain HR SOPs and local policies.
• Support engagement initiatives, pulse surveys, town halls, and recognition programs.
• Prepare HR dashboards (headcount, attrition, ER cases, leave utilization) with actionable insights.
• Ensure data privacy and confidentiality across all HR processes.
• Prepare any ad hoc report/data needed by leaders.

Seismic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, or any other classification which is protected by applicable law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.