Senior Generalist HR

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BUSINESS: CIRCOR

LOCATION: INDIA

DIRECT REPORTING: SENIOR MANAGER – HR

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: NA

Position Summary

The Senior Generalist HR manages the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution of payroll, benefits, HRIS, data management, and compliance activities. The role demands close collaboration with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, functional stakeholders, and external partners to deliver timely and uninterrupted HR services. By maintaining accurate records, supporting onboarding/offboarding, and leveraging HR analytics, the Specialist enhances employee experience, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.

Principal Activities

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

- Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including documentation, induction, and HR system setup.

- Manage offboarding activities such as maintaining exit data, employee clearance, processing Full & Final settlements, and issuing relevant letters.

Employee Records & Data Management

- Maintain accurate and updated employee records in HRIS and personal files.

- Ensure confidentiality and security of employee data.

- Handle data entry, updates, and conduct periodic audits of personnel files and HRIS.

Payroll & Compensation

- Process monthly payroll for onroll employees, annual increments, SIP, variable pay, and bonuses accurately and on time.

- Collect, validate, and input payroll data, including attendance, timesheets, deductions, and benefits.

- Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Income Tax, LWF, etc.).

- Prepare MIS and payroll-related reports for management.

- Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, budget planning, and cost analysis.

Compensation Benchmarking & Analysis

- Conduct market benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation practices.

- Provide insights and recommendations on compensation structures to support retention and attraction strategies.

Employee Benefits & Insurance

- Administer employee benefits, including insurance policies, health check-ups, and wellness programs.

- Ensure timely renewal of employee insurance policies and coordinate claims.

- Identify best practices and propose improvements to existing benefit programs.

- Communicate benefits and policies effectively to employees to ensure awareness and understanding.

Compliance & Audit

- Ensure compliance with all employment laws, statutory regulations, and company policies.

- Prepare and file statutory returns and reports on time.

- Maintain statutory registers and documentation as per legal requirements.

- Support internal and external audits, ensuring accuracy of records and readiness for inspections.

Policy Development & Custodianship

- Act as the Custodian of HR Policies, ensuring policies are current, compliant, and accessible to employees.

- Draft, update, and implement HR policies in consultation with leadership.

- Communicate HR policies and procedures to employees and integrate them into onboarding/induction in collaboration with HRBPs.

Employee Letters

- Prepare and issue employment-related letters.

HRIS, MIS & Analytics

- Maintain HRIS data integrity and provide support to employees and managers on system usage.

- Generate HR dashboards and MIS reports (headcount, overtime, attrition, etc.).

- Provide analytics on compensation, workforce trends, and HR metrics to support decision-making.

- Partner with HR leadership on digital transformation and system enhancements.

- Custodian of all HR data required for People Scorecard analysis, collaborating with HRBPs to provide accurate inputs.

HR Budgeting & Headcount

- Act as the Custodian of the HR Budget, including benefits cost, headcount cost, and compensation cost.

- Review actual budget utilization against plan, analyze variances, and provide corrective recommendations.

- Prepare and submit headcount forecasting data to Finance to support workforce planning.

Candidate Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong knowledge of HR operations, payroll, benefits, and statutory compliance.

- Proficiency in HRIS systems, MS Excel (VLOOKUP, mail merge, formulas), and reporting tools (Power BI preferred).

- Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

- Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

- Self-driven, collaborative, and adaptable to evolving HR practices.

Education & Experience

- Graduate with 10+ years of experience in HR functions, including at least 5 years in payroll.

- A degree/diploma in HR will be an added advantage.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities