Lead HR Advisor L4 - India

What You'll Be Responsible for 

• Own the relationship with ADP: prepare accurate payroll inputs, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure payroll is processed correctly and on time every month 

• Be the go-to person for employees on pay slips and take-home reconciliation 

• Monitor developments under India’s new Labour Codes, assess their impact on the business, and turn regulatory change into practical action, policy updates and clear communication to employees 

• Advise and coach managers and employees on employee relations matters, including performance conversations, PIPs, grievances and disciplinary processes, ensuring consistency and fairness 

• Own the regional performance review process, from communication through to completion and follow-up 

• Be the go-to person employees trust with their questions and challenges and solve their queries across policies, processes and benefits 

• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, bringing insight and proposing practical improvements 

• Bridge employees and leadership, making sure voices are heard while keeping business needs front of mind 

Other Tasks You Will Support: 

• End-to-end onboarding and offboarding, so every joiner and leaver has a smooth, professional experience 

• People engagement initiatives and pulse surveys, including turning results into action 

• Contribute to HR policy reviews and ensure they stay current and compliant 

• Partner with the global HR team on cross-regional projects and initiatives 

What You Bring 

• 8-12+ years of HR generalist or HR manager experience 

• Hands-on experience with payroll administration and working with an external payroll provider 

• Deep HR expertise and able to move confidently between compliance, day-to-day operations and sensitive people matters. 

• Ability to work towards company priorities and keep efforts aligned with business goals. 

• A process improvement mindset, able to look for ways to make things work better, not just keep them running 

• Proactive self-starter who is comfortable leading new projects and enjoys coaching and developing junior team members, helping them build their skills and confidence over time. 

• Prior experience in startups, consulting or professional services environment is highly desirable 

• Prior experience working in international teams and with senior stakeholders is highly desirable