HR Advisor

Position Title: HR Advisor Department: Human Resources Reporting To: Sr. Manager – HR (Ops) Location: Pune, Cerebrum Employment Type: Full-time Role Summary The HR Advisor will play a critical role in delivering high-quality HR advisory support to the Field Business in India. This role requires a strong blend of HR functional knowledge, managing HR databases, creating insightful reports, and translating workforce data into actionable insights for business and HR leadership. Key Responsibilities HR Advisory and Operational Support: Act as a trusted HR Advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, processes, and lifecycle events. Provide guidance on employee data-related queries including employee records, org changes, compensation actions, and workforce movements. Support HR initiatives across performance management, talent processes, workforce planning, and compliance. Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee lifecycle transactions in HR systems. HR Database Management: Custodian of HR master data , ensuring accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance. Maintain and govern data in HRIS (WorkDay) and related systems Design and enforce data standards, validation checks, and audit processes. Partner with HRBP to maintain data accuracy and changes are up to date. Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. Reporting, Analytics and Dashboards: Own the end-to-end delivery of standard, recurring and ad-hoc HR reports for HR leaders and business stakeholders. Develop automated dashboards and report solutions covering areas such as headcount, attrition, diversity, performance, hiring, absenteeism, and workforce cost. Continuously improve report efficiency, accuracy, and user experience. Partner with HRBP (Field) to embed analytics into regular business reviews and planning cycles. Deliver data-driven insights to support decision-making on talent, retention, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Key Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes Strong expertise in HRIS platforms Advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, complex formulas). Experience with reporting & visualization tools (Power BI)