Job Summary
Job Description
Forescout is seeking an HR Generalist/Manager to oversee human resources activities for their India operations. This role involves managing employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR administration to ensure efficient HR services and a positive employee experience. Key responsibilities include managing the recruitment and onboarding process, addressing employee concerns, assisting with performance management, ensuring compliance with employment laws, supporting training and development initiatives, and assisting with benefits administration and HR reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of HR practices, employment law, recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits, and training. Excellent communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, organizational, analytical, and technical skills are required. The role is based in Pune, India, with a requirement to work from the office 3-5 days a week. This is an individual contributor position.
Must have:
- Minimum 9 years HR generalist experience
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
- Knowledge of HR practices and principles
- Knowledge of Indian employment law and compliance
- Expertise in recruitment and selection
- Familiarity with performance management
- Understanding of compensation and benefits
- Knowledge of training program design
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Analytical skills for HR data
- Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability to changing priorities
- Sound decision-making capabilities
- High attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Empathy towards employee concerns
Good to have:
- Experience in a multinational company
Perks:
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Collaborative environment
- Innovation focus
- Opportunity to make a global impact
- Competitive total compensation package
- Recognition for strong work ethic
- Growth opportunities within the company
7 skills required
Job Details
What We Do
Managing cyber risk, together – Today the modern enterprise is an Enterprise of Things. We are on a mission to secure the Enterprise of Things with active defense by identifying, segmenting, and enforcing compliance of every connected thing in a real-time and at scale. Our unified security platform enables enterprises and government agencies to focus on Zero Trust segmentation, IT/OT convergence, and OT/ICS innovation, all supporting our mission and vision.
Join us as we secure the world with our products. We are looking for resourceful individuals to collaborate as one team while ensuring a world-class customer experience. We are cyber-obsessed about addressing the world’s most challenging security problems. Innovation starts here, everyone’s ideas are valued, visionaries welcomed!
What You Will Do
The HR generalist/manager will be responsible for managing a broad range of human resources activities to support our India business operations and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of HR services. This role involves working closely with employees and management to address and support HR needs, including employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR administration. This position will ensure that a positive employee experience is developed, reinforced, and always maintained.
This role will require you to work from our Pune office 3-5 days per week during normal business hours.
This is a Individual contributor role
Recruitment and Onboarding:
- Have visibility and an understanding of the full recruitment process including job postings, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new hires.
- Support in the implement of recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Support the orientation process ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new employees.
Employee Relations
- Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
- Address employee concerns and grievances, mediate disputes, and work towards conflict resolution.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment through effective employee engagement initiatives.
Performance Management
- Assist in the development and implementation of performance improvement plans.
- Support the team in identifying and measuring annual goals.
Compliance and Policy Implementation
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures as needed.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure HR practices are compliant with legal requirements.
Training and Development
- Support career development initiatives and succession planning.
- Identify training needs and coordinate training programs for employees.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as necessary.
Benefits
- Assist our Global Benefits Manager in the administration of benefits programs.
- Support employees with any benefits enrolment queries.
HR Administration
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee records are maintained.
- Prepare HR reports and analyse HR metrics to support decision-making.
- Assist in the implementation of HR projects and initiatives.
What You Will Bring To Forescout
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Min 9+ years of experience in an HR generalist role, preferably within a multinational.
- HR Practices and Principles – Comprehensive understanding of human resources best practices, principles, and procedures.
- Employment Law and Compliance – In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations in India.
- Recruitment and Selection – Expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and selecting candidates.
- Performance Management – Familiarity with performance evaluation methods and improvement strategies.
- Compensation and Benefits – Understanding of compensation structures, benefits administration, and payroll processes.
- Training and Development – Knowledge of how to design training programs tailored to meet the specific needs.
Skills
- Verbal Communication – Clear and effective oral communication skills, including the ability to present information and conduct meetings.
- Written Communication – Excellent writing skills for drafting policies, job descriptions, and reports.
- Interpersonal Skills – Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees, management, and external partners.
- Conflict Resolution – Proficient in handling employee grievances, mediating disputes, and resolving conflicts.
- Organisational Skills – Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
- Analytical Skills – Ability to analyse data, generate reports, and provide insights for decision-making.
- Technical Proficiency – Skilled in using HRIS systems, Microsoft and other HR-related software.
Abilities
- Problem-Solving – Strong problem-solving abilities to address complex HR issues and develop effective solutions.
- Adaptability – Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities, and business needs.
- Decision-Making – Capable of making sound decisions based on data, experience, and judgment.
- Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all HR tasks and documentation.
- Confidentiality – Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Empathy – Ability to understand and empathise with employees' perspectives and concerns.
What Forescout Offers You
Our visionary leadership team fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development. We champion a diverse and inclusive culture that cultivates collaboration and innovation, where our team can make a global impact on security while working with industry-leading technology. We take pride in offering a competitive total compensation package. If you have a strong work ethic, are visible and lean in, you will be recognised. We are in growth mode and there is a ton of opportunity at Forescout. Apply now to find out more!
More About Forescout
The Forescout 4D Platform™ provides complete asset intelligence and control across IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organizations, government agencies, and large enterprises have trusted Forescout as their foundation to manage cyber risk, ensure compliance, and mitigate threats. With seamless context sharing and workflow orchestration across more than 100 full-featured security and IT product integrations, Forescout makes every cybersecurity investment more effective. Learn more at www.Forescout.com.
Our Mission
To continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organisation.
Our Vision
A world where every cyber asset is seen, secure and compliant.
Our Cultural Values
- Cyber Obsessed – We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.
- Customer Driven – We listen, we learn, and we make it right.
- Collaborative, without Ego – No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.
- Relentless – We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.
- One Team – We all work together, and we all win together.
Our DEI Statement
At Forescout, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of background, experiences, and perspectives leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision making. We strive to create an environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively promote equal opportunities and fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. By embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we aspire to build a successful culture where we work together and win together as One Team.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!
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