HR Specialist

Merck Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in Bengaluru is seeking an HR professional to provide tactical and operational support for the Bangalore Hub's employee services. You will coordinate onboarding, payroll setup, vendor management, and data administration while ensuring compliance with HR policies and employment law.

You will work cross-functionally with TA, IT, and payroll teams to manage interviews, certifications, invoices in SAP, and learning-and-development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 1-3 years of HR management experience.
• Proven experience delivering HR projects.
• Hands-on Learning and Development support and employee queries.
• Strong HR knowledge and employment law.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (PMP, Agile).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• MS Office and HRIS familiarity.
• Ability to partner with manager to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical and operational HR support for Bangalore Hub.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and IT setup (email, accounts, laptops).
• Manage hires administration including temporary staff and internships.
• Liaise for data transactions and social insurance requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for contracting and employee records creation.
• Verify employment processes and generate employment letters as needed.
• Administer invoices and purchase orders in SAP; vendor payments.
• General administration: position changes, end-of-employment processes, CRC checks.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

HR principles and employment law

MS Office proficiency

Project management (PMP, Agile)

Confidentiality awareness

Learning & Development support

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

HRIS experience

HR4You Learning platform

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That`s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimageable with us.

Your Role

• As part of the overall Company’s strategy to drive quality-based, cost-efficient, and timely service delivery, this role will be part of the GES Employee Services organization based in India.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing tactical and operational HR support for Bangalore Hub.
• This role will report to the Head of Employee Services overseeing Tier 2 HR functions such as case management and customer inquiry handling, data management, personnel administration, organization management, reporting and vendor management.
• Provide administrative and operational support on defined HR functionalities anchored on KPIs and SLAs focused on quality, timeliness, and responsiveness. Proactively collaborate with the country and regional stakeholders in the execution of HR services
• Co-ordinate with Business, TA team and potential employee for Schedule of interviews, manage employee referrals, and assist in talent sourcing activities.
• Facilitate the creation of employment and internship certificates and issue company IDs.

Recruitment And Onboarding Administration

• Manage the administration of hires, including temporary employment and internships.
• Coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders for contracting and creation of employee records in systems.
• Liaise with relevant departments for data transactions and clarify work and social insurance requirements.
• Arrange onboarding activities and coordinate with IT for email, user accounts, laptops, and other equipment.
• Monitor HR data, vendor ID creation, and manage local medical checks and background checks.
• Set up new hires in payroll systems, bank accounts, and file all hire paperwork.

Verification Of Employment And Letter Creation

• Conduct verification of employment processes/documents and generate employment letters as needed.

Invoice And PO Management

• Administer invoices and manage purchase orders for various services.
• Process invoices in SAP, update payment trackers, and communicate with vendors regarding payment.
• Coordinate with trainers for invoice splitting and ensure compliance with procurement guidelines.
• Validate invoices against contractual terms and resolve discrepancies.

General Administration

• Handle position changes, compensation adjustments, and end‑of‑employment processes.
• Manage personal data changes, direct placements, and awards distribution.
• Prepare letters, validate CRC, and handle reorganization requests.
• Support Global activities and address any other requests within the recruitment and onboarding scope.

Learning And Development Support

• Assist in course creation and testing in HR4You Learning platform.
• Coordinate content updates and draft surveys for training evaluation.
• Generate reports on training needs assessment outcomes and manage learning catalogues.
• Coordinate enablement sessions for managers and employees, handle communication, and coordinate with vendors for training logistics.
• Manage completion tagging, evaluation questionnaires, and respond to inquiries related to learning programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 1-3 years of experience in HR management or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful HR projects.
• Hands on experience with Learning and Development support activities and Employee Queries.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment law.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). HRIS experience a plus.
• Actively partner and work with the Manager to achieve the agreed‑upon performance and developmental objectives.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and work on constructive feedback
• Identify any knowledge gaps and escalated concerns to the Manager.
• Ensure that customer expectation are addressed professionally, effectively, and efficiently.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to work schedule requirements and operation hours in order to fulfill real‑time business requirements.
• Understanding and compliance with confidentiality requirements to perform HR activities due to the sensitive nature of the work, such as personnel data and sensitive information.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!