Netgear is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Operations professional to manage end-to-end people operations for our India offices. This role is central to delivering a seamless employee experience - spanning onboarding and offboarding, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, statutory compliance, and general administrative oversight. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a high-ownership environment, is comfortable working across functions and geographies, and brings a structured approach to managing multiple operational priorities simultaneously. This is an individual contributor role with broad organizational impact, requiring strong cross-functional coordination with Finance, Legal, IT, and global HR teams.
This is a hybrid role that requires in office attendance 3 days a week in either Bangalore or Chennai.
Key Responsibilities
Onboarding & Offboarding
Coordinate pre-boarding documentation including ID proofs, educational certificates, and background verification data.
Set up new employees in HRIS across India and global systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely completion.
Facilitate HR onboarding sessions for new joiners, covering employee benefits, policies, and key HR processes.
Conduct HR orientation sessions covering benefits briefings, policy walkthroughs, and compliance training for all new joiners.
Manage end-to-end resignation workflows including exit interviews, experience letters, and relieving formalities.
Provide timely inputs for background verification requests related to ex-employees.
Payroll & Benefits Administration
Collect and validate monthly payroll inputs including attendance, leave records, pay changes, and loss-of-pay deductions.
Coordinate with Finance and payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely salary processing each cycle.
Manage employee insurance administration, including handling queries, coordinating with vendors, and processing monthly additions and deletions.
Maintain statutory registers and support statutory filings including PF, PT, and Shops & Establishment compliance.
Liaise with labour law consultants on audits, inspections, and compliance updates.
Oversee POSH compliance including Internal Committee (IC) constitution, employee awareness training, and annual reporting.
Employee Relations & Engagement
Manage leave and attendance systems and maintain up-to-date holiday calendars for all India offices.
Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employee queries on policies, payroll, benefits, and general HR processes.
Issue employment-related letters including salary certificates, employment verification letters, and visa support documentation.
General Administration Support
Manage India-specific HR and administrative vendors including background verification agencies, insurance brokers, payroll providers, and facilities partners.
Track and maintain vendor service agreements, renewal timelines, and performance metrics.
Plan and execute company events, training logistics, employee welfare programs, and engagement activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 4–8 years of experience in HR operations, with strong exposure to payroll administration, statutory compliance, and employee lifecycle management.
Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and payroll software used in India-based operations.
Solid understanding of Indian labour laws and statutory requirements including PF, PT, Shops & Establishment, and POSH.
Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and track service agreements across multiple functions.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven payroll and compliance processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across employee levels, functions, and geographies.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing demands, and drive outcomes independently.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with HRIS/HRMS tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a multinational or technology company, coordinating with global HR teams.
Prior exposure to managing India-specific benefits renewals and insurance broker relationships.
Experience supporting or leading POSH Internal Committee (IC) processes.
Background in supporting facility operations or office administration alongside core HR responsibilities.
Company Statement/Values:
At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.
We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.
NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
