Human Resource Generalist

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About Demos

Disruption is inevitable — and Indian politics has long awaited a positive one.

Demos Project partners with organizations

put people first — and the rest follows

people, purpose, and progress

Role Overview

HR Generalist

This role requires a proactive and empathetic professional who thrives in a high-energy, fast-moving campaign environment. The HR Generalist will ensure every employee touchpoint — from recruitment to retention — reflects the culture of collaboration, agility, and accountability that drives Demos.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-to-end hiring across verticals including

  Design, Editing, Research, Content, and Media

  teams.
• Maintain and update the

  hiring tracker

  , monitor open positions, and align with

  hiring budgets

  .
• Source candidates through

  LinkedIn, Naukri, Internshala, Indeed, and internal referrals

  to support volume hiring needs.
• Conduct screening, interview coordination, and salary discussions.
• Support employee

  onboarding

  ,

  documentation

  , and

  background verification

  processes.

HR Operations & Data Management

• Maintain attendance, leave, and payroll coordination through

  HR software systems

  .
• Collaborate with the Finance team for

  payroll accuracy

  and compliance reporting.
• Track HR analytics on hiring, attendance, attrition, and performance for leadership reporting.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data confidentiality.

Performance Management & L&D

• Support implementation of

  performance review cycles

  and competency assessments.
• Assist in tracking key metrics and maintaining structured performance documentation.
• Coordinate

  Learning & Development (L&D)

  initiatives — including soft skills, leadership, and technical training sessions.
• Work with leadership to identify skill gaps and plan focused upskilling modules.

Employee Engagement & Well-being

• Design and execute

  employee engagement programs

  to foster team cohesion and morale.
• Organize

  stress management sessions, wellness workshops, and recreational activities

  .
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees, addressing grievances and ensuring workplace harmony.
• Champion an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative workplace culture.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in

  Human Resources

  ,

  Business Administration

  , or related field.
• Hands-on experience with

  HRIS, ATS, and Payroll systems

  .
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex people operations with empathy and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in

  HR, Business, or related fields

  .
• Minimum 2 years of experience in

  recruitment and HR operations

  , preferably managing on-ground teams.
• Strong communication skills in

  Tamil and English

  .
• Excellent Excel and data management proficiency for HR analytics.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fast-paced, multi-stakeholder campaign setting requiring agility and attention to detail.
• Flexibility with working hours, especially during key campaign activity phases.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to balance operational efficiency with people-centric engagement.