Senior Associate HR

As an HR Generalist at Kochi location, your primary responsibility will be to serve as the main point of contact for employees and managers, ensuring the smooth execution of HR operations and focusing on employee engagement, onboarding, and overall people experience. Key Responsibilities: - Manage the entire employee lifecycle including onboarding, induction, and exit processes. - Handle documentation, HRIS entries, offer rollouts, joining formalities, and background verification coordination. - Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with internal and statutory requirements. - Drive engagement initiatives aligned with company-wide Connect, Grow & Care pillars. - Conduct pulse checks, employee connect sessions, and engagement surveys. - Partner with leadership to plan and execute location-level engagement events. - Ensure adherence to HR policies, Code of Conduct, POSH, and statutory compliance. - Support audits and documentation as required by internal and external stakeholders. - Coordinate performance management timelines including goal setting, mid-year, and annual reviews. - Support L&D programs, nominations, and feedback collection. - Serve as an approachable HR contact for Kochi employees, handling issue resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance management. - Coordinate with TA team for local hiring needs, interview logistics, and candidate experience. - Facilitate referrals and maintain dashboards for Kochi-specific hiring metrics. Required Qualifications & Skills: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - 3-6 years of experience in HR generalist or HR operations roles. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage employee relationships with empathy and discretion. - Working knowledge of HR systems such as Keka, SAP SuccessFactors, or equivalent. - Familiarity with Indian labor laws and statutory compliance. - Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. Additional Details: - Preferred Attributes: Prior experience in IT/ITES or professional services organizations, proven track record in managing HR for a location or business unit independently, energetic, approachable, and proactive with a people-first mindset.,