HR Generalist

Overview

South Star Software is seeking an HR Executive / Senior HR Executive to manage talent acquisition as the primary responsibility while supporting HR operations and employee lifecycle management in the Human Resources department.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical positions across various business functions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements, role expectations, and hiring priorities.
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, social media, recruitment agencies, and networking platforms.
• Screen resumes, conduct HR interviews, and evaluate candidates for cultural and technical fit.
• Coordinate interview schedules, collect interviewer feedback, and ensure timely closure of positions.
• Manage salary negotiations, offer discussions, and offer rollouts in line with company guidelines.
• Ensure smooth pre-boarding and onboarding of new hires.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Drive employee referral programs and other recruitment initiatives.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, hiring dashboards, and MIS reports.
• Monitor recruitment metrics such as Time-to-Hire, Offer Acceptance Ratio, Joining Ratio, Cost-per-Hire, and Source Effectiveness.
• Participate in employer branding initiatives, job fairs, campus recruitment, and networking events.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding to separation.
• Coordinate pre-joining documentation, background verification, and joining formalities.
• Conduct employee induction and orientation programs for new hires.
• Maintain employee records, personal files, HR documentation, and HRMS data with accuracy.
• Generate appointment, confirmation, transfer, promotion, experience, and relieving letters.
• Coordinate attendance, leave management, and employee data updates in the HRMS.
• Support probation reviews, confirmation processes, and employee documentation.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, HR events, wellness programs, and Rewards & Recognition activities.
• Address employee queries related to HR policies, attendance, leave, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Support employee grievance handling and foster positive employee relations.
• Coordinate exit interviews, clearance processes, and Full & Final settlement documentation.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards related to headcount, attrition, recruitment, onboarding, and employee movements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HR processes, and statutory documentation requirements.
• Support internal and external HR audits by maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate learning and development activities, training nominations, and training records.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance employee experience through automation and process improvements.

What you'll need

• 4–6 years of HR experience in the IT industry with significant exposure to Talent Acquisition.
• Strong understanding of IT recruitment and hiring methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri and other recruitment tools.
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRMS platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder and hiring manager management.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination, planning, and organizational abilities.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proven ability to independently manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple technology stacks and business functions.
• Hands-on experience in HR Operations and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong relationship-building skills with hiring managers, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented work environment.

Nice to have

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in IT Services or Product-based organizations.
• Exposure to HR analytics, recruitment dashboards, and employer branding initiatives.
• Experience working with HRMS platforms.

Details

• Location: Navi Mumbai - Vashi.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Department: Human Resources.