Lead HR Generalist

Job Description Lead HR Generalist

Location: Bangalore (HSR layout and Sarjapur)
Experience: 4+ Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Human Resources
Position: Lead HR Generalist

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Lead HR Generalist to join our Bangalore team. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in HR Generalist / HR Operations, with strong exposure to employee engagement, recruitment, performance management, HR policies, employee relations, and day-to-day HR operations.

The candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end HR activities while working closely with business leaders and department heads to ensure smooth people operations and a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations for the Bangalore location, including onboarding, employee lifecycle management, documentation, attendance, leave, and exit formalities.
• Handle end-to-end recruitment for various business and support functions, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, selection, and onboarding.
• Partner with department heads and managers to understand manpower requirements and ensure timely closure of open positions.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives to build a positive and productive work culture.
• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace concerns, and employee relations in a professional and confidential manner.
• Support and implement performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, PIP, appraisal, and related HR activities.
• Ensure employees are aligned with company policies, processes, attendance guidelines, and workplace practices.
• Maintain accurate and updated employee records, HR MIS, attendance reports, recruitment trackers, and other HR documentation.
• Coordinate with payroll and finance teams for attendance inputs, salary-related requirements, incentives, deductions, and other employee-related payroll matters.
• Manage employee separation and exit processes, including resignation, handover, clearance, and Full & Final coordination.
• Develop and implement HR policies and processes in line with organizational requirements and applicable statutory guidelines.
• Conduct regular employee connect sessions and proactively identify and resolve people-related challenges.
• Prepare and share HR reports, dashboards, recruitment updates, attrition reports, and management MIS as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, and internal HR policies.
• Act as a key HR point of contact for employees and management at the Bangalore location.
• Guide and support junior HR team members and ensure timely completion of HR activities.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HR Generalist and HR Operations.
• Excellent understanding of recruitment and talent acquisition processes.
• Strong employee relations and grievance-handling skills.
• Good knowledge of performance management, appraisal, PIP, and employee engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee matters professionally.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good command of MS Excel / Google Sheets and HRMS tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with business leaders.

Candidate Profile

• 4+ years of relevant experience in HR Generalist / HR Operations.
• Prior experience in handling HR responsibilities independently for a business unit, branch, or location will be preferred.
• Experience in recruitment, employee engagement, HR operations, performance management, and employee relations.
• Strong ownership, maturity, professionalism, and ability to handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Candidates with prior experience in real estate, interior, construction, retail, or other target-driven industries will be an added advantage.