HR Generalist

About Caxton Associates:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in New York, London, Singapore, Monaco and Dubai, and launching Bangalore in 2026. Caxton Associates' primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies.  As part of our continued growth, we are excited to be expanding with a new office in Bangalore, India. This office will play a critical role in supporting our trading, research, and operations globally. 

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on, proactive and experienced HR Generalist to support our growing team in India and contribute to our global HR recruitment and operations. As the first point of contact for HR in India, HR point of contact for over 20 employees in India and collaborate closely with the global HR team. The role involves managing the full employee lifecycle, leading recruitment efforts, overseeing HR compliance, and assisting with local payroll and office administration.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for India, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and attract top talent, with a focus on technology and quantitative talent.
• Manage onboarding to ensure every new hire has a seamless and positive experience.
• Oversee background verification and pre-employment checks for new hires.
• Administer employee lifecycle changes, maintain accurate HR records, and support payroll and benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws while aligning with global HR practices.
• Collaborate with the global HR team on recruitment strategy and people initiatives.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR in India, providing day-to-day support and guidance to employees.
• Administer employment changes (e.g., promotions, transfers, role changes) and maintain accurate employee records.
• Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees in India, addressing employee relations (ER) matters and day-to-day HR issues.
• Maintain and update local Staff Handbook, HR policies, and internal procedures to ensure compliance with local employment laws and global HR standards.
• Support the Head of HR in implementing HR initiatives and best practices across the organisation.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and metrics using Excel and other tools.
• Support the administration of employee benefits globally, including local enrolment, claims coordination, and communication.
• Assist with monthly local payroll processing, ensuring accurate data submission and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate office-related administration tasks as needed, including office and vendor management, supplies, and general operations support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in recruitment, HR operations or HR Generalist, ideally with exposure to global HR practices.
• Background in financial services, banking or investment management preferred.
• Experience in recruitment, including headhunting; familiarity with using ATS is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and ability to take initiative and build strong relationships across teams and cultures.
• Proactive, demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.