HR Generalist

We’re looking for a dynamic HR Generalist who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and performance. If you’re someone who loves bringing great talent onboard, strengthening culture, and building processes that scale — we want to meet you.

• Inc42 stories reach over 50 Mn+ people monthly
• Published more than 50K+ stories
• Successfully conducted 200+ events
• Launched 100+ research reports
• Receives 500+ startup applications monthly
• Worked with 350+ blue chip brands

Primary Responsibilities

A. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and candidate expectations.

• Execute end-to-end hiring via job portals, referrals, and recruitment partners using tools like Freshteam.

• Onboard and manage multiple recruitment partners; coordinate interviews, calendar invites, feedback loops.

• Track and improve hiring metrics such as time-to-hire, source of hire, conversion rates, etc.

• Conduct resume screening, phone interviews, and coordinate final rounds with stakeholders.

• Own documentation – from offer release to appointment letter generation.

B. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Lead and implement employee engagement activities and culture rituals.

• Drive and monitor eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score) to gauge sentiment and track engagement health.

• Manage onboarding and offboarding workflows; ensure a smooth employee lifecycle experience.

• Build and maintain strong internal relationships to support team morale and culture.

• Partner with HR head & founders to design offsites, team events, and internal community initiatives.

C. Employer Branding

• Drive employer brand campaigns across platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram & job boards.

• Conduct internal surveys and external benchmarking to position Inc42 as a talent magnet.

• Analyze performance of branding efforts and continuously improve messaging & outreach.
  
  

D. HR Tech Integration

• Act as admin for Freshteam (ATS), Keka (HRMS) and other HR tools — ensuring system hygiene, automation, and adoption.

• Identify areas to digitize and streamline — from hiring workflows to onboarding experiences.

• Partner with tech/ops teams to test and implement new HR tech solutions when required.

E. HR Business Partnering

• Support business leaders with org planning, hiring strategies, and performance alignment.

• Analyze people data to recommend actionable insights — across hiring, engagement, and attrition.

• Support goal setting, pulse checks, and review rituals across teams.

Professional Traits

• Hands on experience with recruiting software
• Prior experience in niche hiring
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to analyze data & provide recommendations
• Basic understanding of employment laws & regulations
• Decent understanding of the start-up ecosystem
• Ability to discover & attract passive talents. 
• Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent record-keeping skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Obsessive about smashing targets out of the window
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving abilities, and analytical thinking skills.
• A learner’s mindset — openness to feedback, evolving practices, and working in ambiguity.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources(preferable)/Business Management or equivalent with a very good academic track record.
• Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience as a Recruiter, HR Generalist or similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, database management, and internet research

Ready to roll up your sleeves and help shape the future of India’s startup ecosystem — one hire, one process, one person at a time?