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Human Resources Generalist

Sensata Open
Chennai Full-time Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Sensata. Chennai · full-time.

Pay not stated Human Resources Generalist salary

RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChennai
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 22, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Advise managers on hiring needs and help recruit, interview, select and prepare new employees
  • Guide staff and managers on benefits, payroll, workplace policies, performance concerns and employee relations
  • Maintain staff records, files and organization charts, and share documents with the people who need them
  • Improve HR procedures and programs, then advise HR leaders on relevant employment rules and their impact
  • Support workforce planning, site operations and employee relations as the production facility launches and grows

What you bring

  • A university degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills, with the integrity to handle sensitive HR matters

Who this fits

This mid-level generalist role suits someone ready to provide broad HR support across the employee lifecycle and work closely with site leaders and employees. The position is based in Chennai and supports a manufacturing facility; experience with start-ups, high-volume operator hiring or complex workforce relations is valued.

From the employer

The HR Generalist is responsible for applying business knowledge and human resources expertise by providing a wide range of HR support and advice. This includes, but not limited to, guidance on recruitment, terminations, performance management, employee relations and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and senior management.

General Responsibilities
• Provides advice on issues, including but not limited to; benefits, payroll, and general policy and procedures
• Provides advice to departmental managers to assess employment needs, and participate in recruiting efforts to identify, interview, hire and train qualified candidates
• Organize and update organization charts, employee files, employee information and locate/distribute any documents as needed
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Identify and be involved in the creation and implementation of updated processes, and make any recommendations to the company based on findings
• Keeps abreast with employment, state, federal and local regulations and communicates impact to HR management

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Position SummaryThe HR Generalist serves as the primary HR partner for a growing manufacturing facility of approximately 100 to 300 employees, providing comprehensive HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This role requires broad HR generalist expertise, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, workforce planning, HR operations, payroll, and administration, while ensuring the consistent application of company policies and Indian labor legislation.In addition to managing day-to-day HR activities, the successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and continuously improving HR programs, processes, and systems that support the successful launch and sustainable growth of a new production facility. The position will work closely with site leadership and employees to foster a positive employee experience, maintain constructive workforce relations, and support organizational effectiveness in a dynamic manufacturing environment.The ideal candidate combines strong operational HR expertise with proven project and program management capabilities, enabling effective workforce growth, employee engagement, change management, and continuous improvement. Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, brownfield investments, production line or product transfers, and high-volume operator recruitment will be highly valued. Exposure to complex employee relations environments and workforce representation frameworks within a manufacturing setting would be an advantage.

SmarterTogether

  • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

  • As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

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