Senior Associate - People & Culture

Job Title: Senior Associate - People & Culture

Apply Directly - https://acuitilabs.keka.com/careers/jobdetails/96079

What Youll do:

We are seeking a dynamic and driven HR professional with 35 years of experience to take ownership of HR Generalist and Learning & Development (L&D) responsibilities for our Hyderabad office. This individual will play a critical role in implementing people-focused strategies that align with our organizational goals. The role involves driving employee engagement, talent development, HR operations, and supporting strategic people initiatives at the location level.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Generalist & Operations Management

• Manage end-to-end HR operations for the Hyderabad office, including onboarding, offboarding, leave & attendance, employee records, and HRIS management.
• Ensure compliance with internal HR policies and Indian labour laws.
• Act as the primary HR contact for employees and managers in Hyderabad.

2. Talent Development & L&D

• Own and execute L&D initiatives for the Hyderabad location, including coordinating training sessions, tracking participation, and measuring outcomes.
• Work with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and implement relevant learning solutions.
• Support internal career development, mentorship programs, and competency-building activities.

3. HR Projects & Initiatives

• Lead or contribute to key people-related projects such as employee engagement programs, DEI initiatives, and policy improvements.
• Manage project timelines, stakeholder coordination, and reporting for assigned HR initiatives.
• Continuously improve HR processes, tools, and experiences.

4. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate local hiring needs in collaboration with hiring managers and recruitment partners.
• Facilitate a seamless onboarding experience for new hires and support hiring drives or events as needed.

5. Employee Relations & Culture

• Support managers in creating a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Address employee queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Drive engagement and cultural initiatives that align with Acuiti Labs values and organizational identity.

6. Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data and generate reports for HR dashboards and analysis.
• Support internal audits and ensure compliance with documentation and statutory requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience:

  35 years in an HR generalist or HR operations role; experience in L&D is a strong advantage.

• Project Management:

  Ability to independently manage and deliver HR initiatives.

• Communication:

  Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  Able to collaborate effectively with managers and team members across functions.

• Analytical Skills:

  Comfortable working with HR data, metrics, and systems (Excel/HRIS).

• Legal Knowledge:

  Basic understanding of Indian labour laws and HR compliance.

• Employee Experience:

  Proven ability to drive people initiatives with a strong employee focus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or PGDM in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience in a technology, consulting, or multinational work environment.
• Exposure to cross-location HR collaboration or organisation-level initiatives