Human Resource Generalist

Polytech India; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytech India seeks an experienced HR Generalist to establish and develop the HR function in India, aligning with the Denmark team. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll input, employee relations, and compliance across the employee lifecycle.

Implement local HR policies, support performance management, and provide practical HR guidance to managers, ensuring global standards are applied with Indian requirements in mind.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related field with relevant training.
• Experience in HR policies, recruitment, onboarding, and payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Indian employment laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support establishment and ongoing development of HR in India in collaboration with the Danish team.
• Handle recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Advise managers on HR policies and employment practices.
• Maintain HR documents, payroll inputs, and HR administration.
• Develop and maintain local HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report HR KPIs and ensure data accuracy in HR systems.
• Support HR compliance activities and employee communications.

Skills

HR knowledge

English language

Tamil language

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the establishment, implementation, and ongoing development of the HR function in India in close collaboration with the HR team in Denmark.

The purpose of the position is to ensure professional, consistent, and compliant HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. This includes recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, payroll input, performance management, implementation of global HR processes, and the development and maintenance of local HR policies and procedures.

The HR Generalist acts as the local point of contact for employees and managers in India and supports the organization with practical and professional HR guidance. The position must ensure that global company standards are implemented locally while taking applicable Indian employment legislation and local requirements into account.

• Support the establishment and ongoing development of the HR function in India in close collaboration with the Danish HR team, including the development of the employee handbook, onboarding processes, HR policies, compliance frameworks, and other core HR procedures.
• Drive and implement global HR processes locally in India, including employee engagement surveys, performance management cycles, salary review processes, and talent development initiatives.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate coordination, interview administration, and onboarding preparation.
• Coordinate and support employee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure positive employee experience and compliance with company procedures.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to managers by providing guidance on people-related matters, HR policies, and employment practices.
• Participate in employee meetings and discussions, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are agreed upon and implemented in collaboration with managers.
• Support the establishment and ongoing development of the HR function in India in close collaboration with the Danish HR team, including the development of the employee handbook, onboarding processes, HR policies, compliance frameworks, and other core HR procedures.
• Drive and implement global HR processes locally in India, including employee engagement surveys, performance management cycles, salary review processes, and talent development initiatives.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate coordination, interview administration, and onboarding preparation.
• Coordinate and support employee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure positive employee experience and compliance with company procedures.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to managers by providing guidance on people-related matters, HR policies, and employment practices.
• Participate in employee meetings and discussions, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are agreed upon and implemented in collaboration with managers.
• Support HR legal and compliance activities, including the maintenance, development, and continuous improvement of HR policies, the employee handbook, employment-related documentation, and other HR administrative materials.
• Manage day-to-day HR administration, including employee records, documentation, and personnel-related correspondence.
• Prepare and provide payroll input and ensure accurate and timely submission of employee-related data to payroll providers.
• Monitor and report monthly HR KPIs
• Maintain and support HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, process efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate with the payroll provider and relevant internal stakeholders regarding payroll-related questions and employee data.
• Maintain and support HR systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data, appropriate documentation, and compliance with data protection and company requirements.
• Monitor and report monthly HR KPIs and relevant workforce data.
• Support absence and leave administration in accordance with local legislation and company policies.
• Assist with the administration of compensation and benefits and respond to employee questions concerning applicable employment terms and benefits.
• Support internal HR communication and contribute to ensuring that employees and managers are informed of relevant HR processes, policies, and changes.
• Perform other HR-related tasks and projects as assigned by the HR Manager.

Preferred candidate profile

• A bachelors or masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Relations, Law, or another relevant field.
• Preferably eight years to 12 years relevant experience in a broad HR Generalist or similar operational HR role.
• Solid experience with HR administration and employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, payroll input, and offboarding.
• Sound knowledge of Indian employment legislation, statutory employment requirements, and HR compliance.
• Experience in developing or maintaining HR policies, employee handbooks, employment documentation, and HR procedures.
• Experience supporting managers in employee-related and operational HR matters.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential employee information professionally.
• Experience working with HR systems and maintaining accurate employee data.
• Ability to prepare and report HR KPIs and workforce information.
• Experience from an international or multinational organisation is an advantage.
• Experience working across countries, cultures, and time zones is an advantage.
• Experience from a production, engineering, or industrial environment is an advantage.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Tamil.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of an international team.
• Has a structured and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows agreed activities through completion.
• Is proactive and able to identify HR needs and potential risks at an early stage.
• Balances employee considerations, legal requirements, and business needs professionally.
• Is service-minded while remaining objective and consistent in the application of policies and procedures.
• Is comfortable working in an organisation where processes and structures are still being established and developed.
• Is adaptable and able to manage changing priorities in a growing organisation.
• Can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and balance considerations between local management and global reference points