People Operations Generalist

About Tala Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority - the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt we are serving millions of customers across three continents Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list CNBC s Disruptor 50 five years in a row CNBC s World s Top Fintech Company Forbes Fintech 50 list for eight years running and Chief s The New Era of Leadership Award We are expanding across product offerings countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our ission By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses manage day-to-day needs and pursue their financial goals with confidence Currently over nine million people across Kenya the Philippines Mexico and India have used Tala products Due to our global team we have a remote-first approach and also have offices in Santa Monica CA HQ Nairobi Kenya Mexico City Mexico Manila the Philippines and Bangalore India Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala we d love to hear from you Are you passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences and building people-first workplaces Tala is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented People Operations Generalist to join our India team In this role you ll be the backbone of our employee lifecycle-owning everything from onboarding and payroll to engagement compliance and offboarding You ll partner closely with our People Director to streamline processes nurture culture and help build a workplace where people thrive If you re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments values both precision and empathy and wants to contribute to a mission-driven company transforming financial access-this role might be for you What You ll Do Payroll Administration Manage onboarding procedures Manage separation processes Oversee vendor relationships Ensure statutory compliance Handle benefits administration Play a key role in the POSH framework for India Supervise benefits programs including Mediclaim and Accident insurance coverage Support all internal HRIS systems such as Lattice and Bamboo ensuring accurate and current employee data Plan and coordinate employee engagement activities like virtual events wellness programs team-building exercises and recognition initiatives Manage compliance and statutory filings Assist with employee training and development programs to foster skill enhancement and career growth Support the recruitment process Analyze and report on key HR metrics including employee satisfaction turnover and engagement surveys What You ll Need 5-8 years of experience in HR Generalist Operations Engagement activities Post-Graduation in Human Resources Preferred Self-motivated and high on initiative Proficient in MS office Excellent communication skills - spoken written reading and listening skills Execution mindset with a high level of achievement orientation High on ideation curiosity and willingness to learn Adaptable and willingness to learn and evolve Solution finding approach Exceptionally high attention to detail non-negotiable A humble and empathetic approach Proactive working style Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds cultures and experience We hire talented people regardless of race religion color national origin gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status