HR Generalist

Job Summary: The HR Generalist will manage a broad range of functions across the employee lifecycle — including onboarding, engagement, performance management, and compliance. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and brings genuine energy to the employee experience. The ideal candidate is a natural people person: approachable, empathetic, and passionate about building a culture people want to be part of. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee end-to-end employee onboarding and orientation, ensuring timely completion of documentation and smooth integration into the organization - Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS systems (e.g., Rippling), ensuring data integrity and compliance - Administer payroll inputs, benefits, and leave management, coordinating with insurance brokers and ensuring accuracy - Champion employee engagement initiatives — milestone recognition, wellness activities, and team events — bringing high energy and genuine enthusiasm to foster a positive workplace culture - Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries and grievances, providing empathetic, timely resolution and support - Act as a true culture champion — someone employees naturally gravitate toward, who promotes organizational values, inclusion, and a collaborative environment - Coordinate performance appraisal cycles, feedback processes, and employee engagement surveys to support continuous improvement - Assist in training and development initiatives, including scheduling, logistics, and tracking participation - Manage exit processes, including conducting exit interviews, preparing documentation, and ensuring smooth full-and-final settlements Required Qualifications & Skills: - Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration (MBA in HR preferred) - 3+ years of HR generalist / HR operations experience, ideally including time at a startup or high-growth company - Knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR compliance - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — a genuine "people person" who builds trust easily and connects well across all levels of the organization - High energy, empathetic, and approachable, with a natural ability to make employees feel heard and supported - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail - Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity - Ability to work from Noida office 2–3 times per week Preferred Attributes: - Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment (strongly preferred) - Track record of building or driving employee engagement programs from the ground up - Hands-on experience with HR software (Rippling) - Certification in HR (SHRM, NIPM, etc.)