Human Resources Generalist

Experience: 1–2 years

Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Founder

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and people-oriented HR Generalist to join our team and work closely with the Founder across hiring, HR operations, employee engagement, policies, and performance management.

This is a hands-on role where you will have the opportunity to build and improve HR processes while working closely with employees and leadership. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership, and handling multiple HR responsibilities independently.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process across various functions and levels.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, and other channels.
• Screen, interview, coordinate, and evaluate candidates.
• Manage interview processes and ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Maintain and track the hiring pipeline and recruitment metrics.

HR Operations

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and employee queries.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Coordinate with relevant teams on attendance, leave, payroll inputs, and other HR processes.
• Ensure HR processes are implemented smoothly and consistently.

Policies & Processes

• Draft, update, and implement HR policies and processes.
• Identify gaps in existing HR processes and suggest improvements.
• Ensure employees are aware of and follow company policies.
• Help build scalable HR processes as the company grows.

Performance Management

• Support goal-setting and performance management processes.
• Track employee performance and ensure regular reviews and feedback.
• Work with managers to identify performance gaps and improvement areas.
• Support the implementation of performance improvement plans where required.
• Maintain performance-related documentation and reports.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Act as a point of contact for employees on HR-related matters.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal events.
• Gather employee feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Help build a positive and transparent workplace culture.
  

What we are looking for:

• 1–2 years of experience in HR Generalist, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of recruitment and the end-to-end hiring process.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.