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.
About Inc42 MediaInc42 is India’s #1 startup media & intelligence platform that informs, educates and empowers startup & business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated Events & Conferences & communities, and industry-leading executive courses & programs.Since launching in January 2015 and having risen to become the authoritative voice on India’s startup economy, we've moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions, and told you what's happening deep inside some of the fastest-growing startups & industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch, and other major outlets hundreds of times. We also track over 10,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organise some of the most sought-after conferences and Events for startup & business leaders across India.
The Inc42 Impact
- 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?