HR Generalist (Temp), Societe Generale India (Mumbai)

Job Summary: The role is responsible for supporting key Human Resources initiatives across talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, support HR governance and RBI-related compliance requirements, and partner with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of HR processes aligned with organizational objectives.

Main Responsibilities: 

1.    Talent Acquisition & Hiring:
•    Create and manage job requisitions in Taleo, screen and review applications, and maintain recruitment trackers to ensure accurate and timely hiring updates.
•    Coordinate with hiring managers, interview panel members, and candidates to schedule and facilitate interviews seamlessly.
•    Manage preparation and approval processes, including compensation proposals, stakeholder approvals, offer negotiations, and issuance of offer letters to selected candidates.
•    Support end-to-end candidate management to ensure a positive hiring experience and timely closure of open positions.
•    Assist with pre-onboarding activities, including employee record creation, onboarding documentation, and coordination of buddy assignment programs.
•    Partner with relevant teams to streamline and transition onboarding processes and activities, including the buddy program, to the HR Shared Services Centre (HRSCC).
•    Prepare recruitment reports, hiring dashboards, and market intelligence to support workforce planning and hiring decisions.
•    Ensure adherence to internal hiring policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

2.    Regulatory Compliance & RBI Reporting:
•    Coordinate and support the timely review, interpretation, and implementation of RBI circulars, regulatory updates, and compliance requirements impacting Human Resources processes and policies.
•    Track HR-related regulatory developments and ensure appropriate action plans are implemented within stipulated timelines.
•    Liaise with Compliance, Legal, and relevant stakeholders to assess the impact of regulatory changes and ensure adherence to applicable requirements.
•    Maintain documentation, trackers, and audit trails related to RBI circulars and regulatory obligations.
•    Support the preparation and submission of regulatory reports, certifications, and responses to internal and external audit queries, as required.
•    Monitor compliance status and provide regular updates to management to ensure timely closure of action items arising from RBI circulars and regulatory reviews.
•    Ensure HR policies, processes, and practices remain aligned with regulatory expectations and internal governance standards.

3.    Employee Engagement & HR Projects:
•    Support planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives
•    Support HR projects and process improvement initiatives as required

Academic Background (degree and major): Post-graduation in Human Resources

Relevant Working Experience in number of years: 5 to 8 years

Skills & Competencies required: 

•    Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
•    Influencing and persuasion
•    Strong collaboration
•    Analytical skills

Language Skills: Excellent Written and spoken English

Computer Skills: Should have a good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Societe Generale is one of the leading financial services groups in Europe. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth, putting its resources to work to finance the economy and its clients’ plans. With a solid position in Europe and a presence in countries with strong potential, the Group’s 145,700 employees in 66 countries support 31 million individual clients, large corporates and institutional investors worldwide by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions.

Societe Generale was established in India in the year 1978. In 1985, Societe Generale Bank commenced operations as a Scheduled Commercial Bank in Mumbai. Since then it has a proud legacy of servicing corporates and clients. New branches were added in Delhi (1993).  Societe Generale not only offers an extensive product portfolio to different market segments, but customizes solutions in investment banking, global finance and global markets.

Societe Generale is an equal opportunities employer and believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce should be encouraged and recognized.