We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
Responsibilities
HR Operations
- Manage end‑to‑end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, confirmations, transfers, exits, and offboarding
- Ensure accuracy and timely maintenance of employee data in HRIS and employee records
- Partner with Payroll teams/vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, audits, and reconciliations
- Manage employee documentation such as contracts, addendums, background verification, and policy acknowledgements
- Act as the first point of contact for employee queries related to HR operations, policies, benefits, and payroll
Compliance & Statutory Management
- Ensure adherence to Indian labor laws and statutory compliances, including but not limited to:
- Provident Fund (PF)
- Employee State Insurance (ESI)
- Professional Tax (PT)
- Gratuity
- Shops & Establishments Act
- POSH compliance - Coordinate audits (internal, statutory, and external) and ensure timely submissions and closure of findings
- Maintain statutory registers, filings, and documentation as per legal requirements
- Track regulatory changes and support implementation of updates in policies and processes
Policy & Process Management
- Support drafting, updating, and implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and guidelines aligned with local compliance and global standards
- Drive process standardization and continuous improvements in HR operations
- Support HR reporting and dashboards related to headcount, attrition, compliance, and operational metrics
Profile
Work Experience
- 6+ years of experience in HR Generalist or HR Operations roles, preferably within IT, digital, or technology-driven organizations
- Strong working knowledge of Indian labor laws and statutory compliance
- Hands‑on experience with HRIS, payroll systems, and employee data management
- Experience working with external vendors (payroll, compliance, benefits)
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong attention to detail and process orientation
- High level of confidentiality and integrity
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, evolving digital environment
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficient in MS Excel and HR reporting
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner closely with People Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and Business Managers teams
- Assist during organizational changes, expansions, or system implementations
Additional Information
Education
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchoredDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
