Sr HR Generalist, India

NAVITAS SEMICONDUCTOR USA, INC.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas Semiconductor is seeking a seasoned Senior HR Generalist to stand up our Pune site in India. You will lead site setup, regulatory registrations, and payroll once the India entity is established, then manage the employee lifecycle as the team grows.

An ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR within India, with experience in SEZ, payroll, and HRIS, and will collaborate closely with Finance and Facilities. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role at a new site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in India, including senior HR generalist, HR business partner or HR operations roles.
• Experience with SEZ requirements, Maharashtra state incentives, Indian labor law, statutory compliance and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead site setup and regulatory registrations for the Pune center.
• Manage SEZ requirements, approvals, and HR-related compliance.
• Oversee payroll, statutory payments, budgeting, reconciliations, and vendor onboarding.
• Coordinate facilities support and employee lifecycle activities (onboarding/offboarding).
• Implement India HR policies, handbook, and standard processes aligned with global Navitas practices.
• Ensure compliance with Labor Codes, POSH Act, PF, ESI, gratuity, and leave rules.

Skills

HR operations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

English communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, or Business Administration

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Paycom

Job description

Job Purpose:Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is a next-generation power semiconductor leader driving innovation in gallium nitride (GaN) and high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. Our products enable faster, more efficient power delivery across AI data centers, high-performance computing, energy and grid infrastructure, and industrial electrification.With more than 30 years of combined expertise in wide bandgap technologies, GaNFast power ICs integrate GaN power, drive, control, sensing, and protection, delivering faster power delivery, higher system density, and greater efficiency. GeneSiC high-voltage SiC devices leverage patented trench-assisted planar technology to provide industry-leading voltage capability, efficiency, and reliability for medium-voltage grid and infrastructure applications.We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior HR Generalist to join our new site in Pune, India. As the onsite HR partner for our Pune Center of Excellence, you will help stand up the site from the ground up — site setup, regulatory registrations, payroll and benefits once our India entity is established — and then own the employee lifecycle as the team grows. This is an individual contributor role with high visibility and broad scope. You will partner closely with Finance and stretch to support Facilities and Finance activities while the site builds out. It is ideal for someone who enjoys creating structure where little exists yet.Key Responsibilities and Duties:Site setup and regulatoryLead the HR and administrative work to set up the Pune site, including registrations, licenses and local regulatory requirementsManage Special Economic Zone (SEZ) requirements, approvals and ongoing compliance as they relate to HR and employmentIdentify and apply for Maharashtra state incentives and related programs in partnership with FinanceTrack and interpret local regulatory updates and advise global HR and site leadershipFinance and Facilities supportPartner closely with Finance on payroll, statutory payments, budgeting, and reconciliationsSupport Finance activities temporarily until the India Finance Lead is in place, including invoice processing, vendor onboarding and local banking coordination as neededSupport Facilities on office readiness, vendor management, access, safety and workplace servicesHR operations and shared servicesRun day-to-day HR operations for India: employee records, letters, HRIS data, onboarding and offboardingLead the EOR-to-direct employment conversion, including offer letters, benefits transfer and payroll cutoverSet up payroll and benefits once the India entity is established, and manage payroll vendors and statutory deductionsBuild India HR policies, the employee handbook and standard processes aligned with global Navitas practicesSupport headcount planning and organization design with site and global HR leadershipBenefitsAdminister group medical insurance and other benefit programs; run renewals and vendor RFPsSupport annual compensation review, bonus and equity administrationCompliance and employee relationsKeep Navitas compliant with Indian labor law, including the Labor Codes, Shops and Establishments registration, PF, ESI, gratuity, Professional Tax and leave rulesSet up and maintain the Internal Committee and training under the POSH ActHandle employee relations matters, investigations and performance concerns with fairness and discretionCoordinate with legal counsel and auditors on registrations, filings and inspectionsEmployee engagementBuild a connected culture for the India team through engagement programs, recognition and team eventsAct as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on people mattersRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field5+ years of progressive HR experience in India, including senior HR generalist, HR business partner or HR operations rolesWorking knowledge of SEZ requirements, Maharashtra state incentives, Indian labor law, statutory compliance and payrollComfortable working closely with Finance and taking on Facilities and Finance support as neededExperience in a multinational company, ideally reporting to a US or global HR teamStrong judgment with confidential information and sensitive employee mattersClear written and spoken English; comfortable working across time zones with US-based teamsStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accountabilityProficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systemsPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting a multinational, growth-stage, or matrixed organization.Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing or deep-tech engineering companiesExperience setting up a new entity or office, or converting EOR or contractor workers to direct employmentHands-on HRIS experience (for example Oracle, Paycom, or similar)Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.