HR Business Associate

Position Title HR Business Associate - Digital & Technology Function/Group Human Resources Location  Mumbai Shift Timing Regular Role Reports to  Head HRBP Remote/Hybrid/in-Office Hybrid ABOUT GENERAL MILLS  We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we’ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell. How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people. With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance India and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow. JOB OVERVIEW Function Overview Human Resources focuses on inspiring our talent and teams to drive winning performance. Through exceptional HR practices, support and tools, we enable our employees to maximize their full potential and develop world-class capabilities. Human Resources supports the business to build agile organizations while driving employee engagement. HR is aligned around three areas of practice: HR Operations, Centers of Expertise (CoE), and Business HR For more details about General Mills please visit this Link Purpose of the role The purpose of an HR Business Associate role is to provide support to the Human Resources department, often working closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to deliver HR services and initiatives. This role typically involves a blend of administrative, analytical, and support functions aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of HR processes and contributing to the overall HR strategy. HR Business Associate helps to bridge the gap between strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day operational needs, ensuring that employees are supported and HR processes are efficient and effective. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES – HRBA FOR DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY FUNCTION Supporting HR Operations:  Assisting with various HR functions such as recruitment, campus onboarding, performance management, and exit process management. Data Management and Analysis:  Maintaining HR records, generating reports, and analysing HR data to identify trends and support decision-making. Employee Support:  Responding to employee queries, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures, and helping to resolve basic HR-related issues. Project Assistance:  Contributing to HR projects and initiatives, which might include developing new HR programs, improving existing processes, or implementing new initiatives. Compliance and Policy Adherence: Ensuring that HR practices are compliant with relevant company policies and procedures Collaboration:  Working collaboratively with HRBPs, other HR specialists (e.g., compensation, benefits), HR Shared services and business leaders to align HR efforts with business objectives MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education – Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory). At least 2-4 years of relevant experience, with some experience in HR Business Partnering role. Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy Strong customer service focus Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft based applications like excel and powerpoint and a willingness to learn other systems as needed Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills – ability to prepare and analyze reports, translate data into recommendations and take appropriate action to achieve desired business results. Ability to lead and manage projects independently. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in HR or related field COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.