Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is a next-generation power semiconductor leader driving innovation in gallium nitride (GaN) and high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. Our products enable faster, more efficient power delivery across AI data centers, high-performance computing, energy and grid infrastructure, and industrial electrification.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior HR Generalist to join our current site in Pune, India. As the onsite HR partner for our Pune Center of Excellence, you will help stand up the site from the ground up — site setup, regulatory registrations, payroll and benefits once our India entity is established — and then own the employee lifecycle as the team grows. You will partner closely with Finance and stretch to support Facilities and Finance activities while the site builds out. Site setup and regulatory

Lead the HR and administrative work to set up the Pune site, including registrations, licenses and local regulatory requirements

Manage Special Economic Zone (SEZ) requirements, approvals and ongoing compliance as they relate to HR and employment

Track and interpret local regulatory updates and advise global HR and site leadership

Finance and Facilities support

Support Finance activities temporarily until the India Finance Lead is in place, including invoice processing, vendor onboarding and local banking coordination as needed

Support Facilities on office readiness, vendor management, access, safety and workplace services

HR operations and shared services

Run day-to-day HR operations for India: employee records, letters, HRIS data, onboarding and offboarding

Build India HR policies, the employee handbook and standard processes aligned with global Navitas practices





Support headcount planning and organization design with site and global HR leadership

Administer group medical insurance and other benefit programs; Support annual compensation review, bonus and equity administration

Compliance and employee relations

Keep Navitas compliant with Indian labor law, including the Labor Codes, Shops and Establishments registration, PF, ESI, gratuity, Professional Tax and leave rules

Set up and maintain the Internal Committee and training under the POSH Act

Handle employee relations matters, investigations and performance concerns with fairness and discretion

Coordinate with legal counsel and auditors on registrations, filings and inspections

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field

- 5+ years of progressive HR experience in India, including senior HR generalist, HR business partner or HR operations roles
- Working knowledge of SEZ requirements, Maharashtra state incentives, Indian labor law, statutory compliance and payroll
- Comfortable working closely with Finance and taking on Facilities and Finance support as needed
- Experience in a multinational company, ideally reporting to a US or global HR team
- Clear written and spoken English; Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting a multinational, growth-stage, or matrixed organization.

Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing or deep-tech engineering companies

Experience setting up a new entity or office, or converting EOR or contractor workers to direct employment

Hands-on HRIS experience (for example Oracle, Paycom, or similar)

Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

📌 ENGLISH speaking Senior HR Advisor (Pune)
🏢 Navitas Semiconductor
📍 Pune