HR Generalist

About Caxton Associates:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in New York, London, Singapore, Monaco and Dubai, and launching Bangalore in 2026. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. As part of our continued growth, we are excited to be expanding with a new office in Bangalore, India. This office will play a critical role in supporting our trading, research, and operations globally.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Administrator / HR Generalist to support our growing team in India and contribute to our global HR operations. This individual will act as the local HR point of contact for over 20 employees in India and collaborate closely with the global HR team. The role involves managing the full employee lifecycle, overseeing HR compliance, supporting recruitment efforts, and assisting with local payroll and office administration.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes globally.
• Administer employment changes (e.g., promotions, transfers, role changes) and maintain accurate employee records.
• Oversee the background verification process for new hires across all regions.
• Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees in India, addressing employee relations (ER) matters and day-to-day HR issues.
• Maintain and update local Staff Handbook, HR policies, and internal procedures to ensure compliance with local employment laws and global HR standards.
• Support the Head of HR in implementing HR initiatives and best practices across the organisation.
• Collaborate with the global HR team to support recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews, candidate coordination, and onboarding logistics.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and metrics using Excel and other tools.
• Support the administration of employee benefits globally, including local enrolment, claims coordination, and communication.
• Assist with monthly local payroll processing, ensuring accurate data submission and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate office-related administration tasks as needed, including office and vendor management, supplies, and general operations support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR generalist or HR operations role, ideally with exposure to global HR practices.
• Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience in recruitment, including headhunting; familiarity with using ATS is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and ability to take initiative and build strong relationships across teams and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.