1 month ago

Human Resources Generalist

Chennai, IndiaMid · 2-5 yearsHR Generalist

What you'll do

Provides advice on issues, including but not limited to; benefits, payroll, and general policy and procedures
Provides advice to departmental managers to assess employment needs, and participate in recruiting efforts to identify, interview, hire and train qualified candidates
Organize and update organization charts, employee files, employee information and locate/distribute any documents as needed
Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems
Identify and be involved in the creation and implementation of updated processes, and make any recommendations to the company based on findings
Keeps abreast with employment, state, federal and local regulations and communicates impact to HR management

What they're looking for

A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Nice to have

Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, brownfield investments, production line or product transfers, and high-volume operator recruitment will be highly valued.
Exposure to complex employee relations environments and workforce representation frameworks within a manufacturing setting would be an advantage.

Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.

Full description from employer

The HR Generalist is responsible for applying business knowledge and human resources expertise by providing a wide range of HR support and advice. This includes, but not limited to, guidance on recruitment, terminations, performance management, employee relations and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and senior management.

General Responsibilities
• Provides advice on issues, including but not limited to; benefits, payroll, and general policy and procedures
• Provides advice to departmental managers to assess employment needs, and participate in recruiting efforts to identify, interview, hire and train qualified candidates
• Organize and update organization charts, employee files, employee information and locate/distribute any documents as needed
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Identify and be involved in the creation and implementation of updated processes, and make any recommendations to the company based on findings
• Keeps abreast with employment, state, federal and local regulations and communicates impact to HR management

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Position Summary

The HR Generalist serves as the primary HR partner for a growing manufacturing facility of approximately 100 to 300 employees, providing comprehensive HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This role requires broad HR generalist expertise, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, workforce planning, HR operations, payroll, and administration, while ensuring the consistent application of company policies and Indian labor legislation.

In addition to managing day-to-day HR activities, the successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and continuously improving HR programs, processes, and systems that support the successful launch and sustainable growth of a new production facility. The position will work closely with site leadership and employees to foster a positive employee experience, maintain constructive workforce relations, and support organizational effectiveness in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong operational HR expertise with proven project and program management capabilities, enabling effective workforce growth, employee engagement, change management, and continuous improvement. Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, brownfield investments, production line or product transfers, and high-volume operator recruitment will be highly valued. Exposure to complex employee relations environments and workforce representation frameworks within a manufacturing setting would be an advantage.

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Sensata

Chennai, India

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