Senior HR Executive

About the Company

Recfront is an international talent advisory organization working with investors and growing enterprises on pivotal leadership and operational hires. The firm focuses especially on leadership recruitment and critical roles, assisting clients in assembling teams that excel under pressing conditions. Their expertise lies where strategy intersects with technology, guiding clients in creating AI-enabled and technology-driven teams aimed at business success. Operating globally with offices in Canada, UAE, India, and the US, Recfront delivers structured, assessment-based, and global talent solutions to solve complex hiring challenges.

About the Client

The client is a foremost Indian media platform dedicated to AI and Data Science topics. Their content spans AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Analytics, and Big Data, attracting a diverse audience including technology leaders, data scientists, founders, and enterprises. Known for industry insights, original thought leadership articles, C-suite and innovator interviews, and events such as the Cypher conference.

Position Summary

We seek a Senior HR Generalist / HR Operations and HR Business Partner with 6 to 10 years of progressive experience diverse across HR functions. This role is based in Bellandur, Bangalore, requiring full onsite presence. The ideal professional will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, ensuring seamless HR policy and process implementation while fostering organizational growth, enhancing employee experience, and optimizing workforce productivity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive employee lifecycle processes, covering onboarding through exit formalities.
• Ensure precise execution of HR procedures involving joining, transfers, promotions, confirmations, record keeping, and separations.
• Maintain adherence to organizational HR policies, legal statutes, and internal standards.
• Continuously review and improve HR policies, SOPs, and operational workflows.
• Maintain accurate records and data within the HRMS system.
• Collaborate with payroll and finance departments to guarantee timely and correct payroll disbursement.
• Address employee queries, ensuring prompt and clear HR-related support.
• Partner with business unit leaders to comprehend staffing requirements and deliver tailored HR solutions.
• Advise managers on personnel matters, including performance, engagement, and organizational development.
• Assist in strategic workforce planning, budgeting for manpower, structural organization changes, and succession planning.
• Deliver insights and HR metrics reports to guide business decisions based on people analytics.
• Identify and mitigate people-related risks jointly with business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain positive employee relations, managing grievances, disciplinary actions, conflicts, and workplace concerns with discretion and sensitivity.
• Lead initiatives to boost employee engagement, including conducting surveys, devising action plans, and implementing recognition programs.
• Conduct regular employee interactions at various organizational levels to gather feedback and address concerns.
• Analyze HR data and prepare dashboards showcasing metrics such as headcount, attrition, hiring, absenteeism, engagement, and performance; provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory regulations; support audit and compliance activities.
• Maintain consistent application of HR policies and proper documentation across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills

• MBA or PGDM in Human Resources or an equivalent advanced qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6 to 10 years of progressive experience encompassing HR generalist, HR operations, and HR business partner roles.
• Prior experience working directly with business leaders and managing employee relations is highly preferred.
• Proficient with HR information systems (HRMS), Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and tools for HR analytics and reporting.
• Expertise in HR business partnering, employee lifecycle management, performance and talent management, workforce planning, engagement, policy management, HR analytics, and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities.
• Problem-solving skills, decisiveness, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Adaptability to work effectively in fast-moving and dynamic environments.

Key Performance Indicators

• Employee engagement levels and retention rates.
• Attrition and turnover statistics management.
• Efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations.