Senior HR Generalist

Role Overview

Senior HR Generalist

Key Responsibilities

1. Industrial Relations (IR) & Compliance

• Manage day-to-day IR activities and maintain harmonious relationships between management and employees.
  
• Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, and conflict resolution.
  
• Liaise with unions, labor representatives, and government authorities as required.
  
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory regulations, and company policies.
  
• Prepare and manage documentation related to compliance audits, labor welfare, and statutory submissions (PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Shops & Establishments Act, etc.).
  

2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior-level positions.
  
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast manpower requirements.
  
• Conduct interviews, shortlist candidates, and manage the selection process.
  
• Oversee seamless onboarding, orientation, and induction.
  

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as the point of contact for employee queries, grievances, and workplace concerns.
  
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, welfare programs, and morale-building activities.
  
• Support organizational culture building and change management initiatives.
  

4. Performance Management

• Coordinate the annual performance appraisal cycle (goal-setting, mid-year reviews, final evaluations).
  
• Guide managers and employees on performance improvement plans and workforce development.
  

5. HR Operations & Policy Management

• Manage HR data, MIS reports, and HR dashboards.
  
• Oversee attendance, leave management, and payroll coordination with the finance team.
  
• Review and update HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks.
  

6. Training & Development

• Identify skill gaps and arrange training programs.
  
• Collaborate with external trainers and internal stakeholders to drive learning initiatives.
  

7. Strategic HR Support

• Provide HR insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
  
• Participate in workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational redesign.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of labor laws and industrial relations practices.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  
• Proven expertise in handling disciplinary processes and employee grievance management.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Proficiency in HRMS, MS Office, and HR reporting tools.
  
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in a fast-paced environment.
  
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
  
• :10 years of progressive experience as an HR Generalist, including significant IR exposure.
  
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or unionized environments is an advantage.