Management Consulting, Strategy Advisory, and Professional Services Industry
McKinsey & Company is a premier global management consulting firm serving leading businesses, governments, and non-governmental organizations across more than 65 countries. The firm is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and strategic Senior Human Resource Generalist to join its People team on a full-time, on-site basis in Gurugram, Haryana.
Role Overview and Strategic Scope: This role combines the functions of a strategic HR Business Partner and a regional Benefits leader. The Senior HR Generalist will guide colleagues through the entire employee lifecycle—from onboarding, role transitions, and flexible work programs to empathetic offboarding and exit counseling—while managing a comprehensive employee benefits portfolio, driving performance management cycles, and maintaining data integrity within People Central.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
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Benefits Leadership & Administration: Seamlessly manage the firm's comprehensive employee benefits portfolio, oversee annual Open Enrollment campaigns, and spearhead continuous improvement projects for benefits delivery.
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Employee Lifecycle & People Advisory: Serve as an empathetic and trusted HRBP across all career milestones, including role transitions, parental/medical leaves, flexible work arrangements, and exit counseling.
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Performance Evaluation & Talent Management: Drive end-to-end performance appraisal cycles, track talent progression, and support leadership in capability development.
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Engagement & Workplace Culture: Monitor employee satisfaction/engagement metrics, analyze workforce sentiments, and organize firm-wide connectivity events, town halls, and wellness programs.
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HRIS Data Integrity & Compliance: Maintain flawless data accuracy within People Central (HRIS), collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors, and operate with a strict audit mindset to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Build trusted, collaborative partnerships across practice areas and business lines, upholding McKinsey’s core values of confidentiality, integrity, and professional excellence.
Candidate Profile and Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
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7+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on driving HR benefits, statutory compliance, and end-to-end people processes.
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Proven track record of independently managing personnel workflows and lifecycle events for large teams or complex business entities.
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High proficiency with large HRIS systems (e.g., People Central/SuccessFactors) along with advanced MS Excel skills for high-volume data crunching, analysis, and reporting.
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Exceptional interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities, with a non-hierarchical, collaborative approach and comfort navigating ambiguity.
Application Details: Candidates can review the full posting and apply directly through McKinsey & Company’s official careers portal: https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/search-jobs/jobs/seniorhumanresourcegenerlist-111475?appsource=LinkedIn
