Human Resources Generalist

Company Description: Skeps is a white-labeled point-of-sale (POS) financing solutions provider that serves both merchants and lenders, enabling flexible payment options at online and in-store checkout. Founded in 2018, the company leverages scalable, robust technology to help partners enhance customer purchasing confidence and peace of mind. Headquartered in New York, United States, with additional offices in India, Skeps operates in a dynamic, global fintech environment. Team members contribute to transforming the consumer financing landscape and collaborate with international colleagues across product, technology, and client-facing functions.
Role Description: The Human Resources Generalist at Skeps will manage day-to-day HR operations, including administering HR policies, supporting employee onboarding and offboarding, and maintaining accurate HR records. This role will handle benefits administration, coordinate employee benefits programs, and respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation, leave, and workplace policies. The Human Resources Generalist will assist with performance management processes, employee relations, and HR compliance, while partnering with leadership to support organizational development and culture-building initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site role based in New York, United States, requiring close collaboration with local and global teams.
What you'll do:
Own HR policies, leave and attendance management, payroll, and benefits
Manage onboarding, documentation, confirmations, transfers, and exits, including F&F settlements
Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with the finance team
Handle PF, ESI, gratuity, and other statutory compliance
Keep HRMS data, employee files, and HR letters accurate and up to date
Help run performance review cycles, PIPs and appraisal letters on the portal
Plan engagement activities, celebrations and wellbeing initiatives
Share monthly HR reports on headcount, attrition, and leave
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred
2–5 years of experience in HR operations or a generalist role
Hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll, attendance, and leave management
Working knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, gratuity, PT, Bonus Act, Shops & Establishment)
Experience handling the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exits and F&F
Familiarity with HRMS platforms such as Keka, Darwinbox, greytHR, or Zoho People
Strong MS Excel skills for HR reporting and MIS
Excellent communication skills and the ability to draft clear HR letters and policies
Close attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
A people-first attitude and energy for engagement initiatives

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