HR Generalist (with Recruitment Focus)- Andheri, Mumbai

Job Description: HR Generalist (with Recruitment Focus)

Location: Andheri, Mumbai (Work from Office)
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager / Head of HR
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years (at least 1.5-2 years in end-to-end recruitment)

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive HR Generalist with strong recruitment experience to manage the complete employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to engagement, compliance, and exits. You will be a key partner to business leaders, balancing talent acquisition with day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (approx. 50%)

• Manage end-to-end recruitment: job posting, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer rollout, and closure


• Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and prepare accurate job descriptions


• Source candidates through job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed), social media, referrals, and consultants


• Maintain a talent pipeline and track hiring metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and offer-to-join ratio


• Manage recruitment vendors and agencies


• Deliver a positive candidate experience and strong employer branding

HR Operations & Generalist Duties (approx. 50%)

• Conduct onboarding and induction, including documentation and background verification


• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, and HR MIS reports


• Support attendance, leave management, and payroll inputs


• Handle employee queries, grievances, and relations issues


• Drive engagement activities, events, and recognition programs


• Support performance management cycles, appraisals, and probation reviews


• Ensure compliance with labour laws and statutory requirements (PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment Act, etc.)


• Manage exit formalities, including exit interviews, F&F coordination, and experience letters


• Assist in drafting and updating HR policies and SOPs

Required Qualifications & Skills

• MBA/PGDM in HR or a related field (preferred), or a graduate degree with relevant HR experience


• 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a combined HR and recruitment role


• Hands-on experience in bulk and lateral hiring


• Working knowledge of Indian labour laws and HR compliance


• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and HRMS/ATS tools


• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work in a fast-paced environment


• High integrity and confidentiality in handling employee data

What We Offer

• Growth opportunities in a dynamic HR function


• Exposure to both strategic and operational HR


• Collaborative work culture at a well-connected Andheri location


• Competitive compensation and benefits