The Talent & Culture Generalist supports endtoend employee lifecycle operations for Calix India, driving accuracy, efficiency, and continuous simplification. The role leverages HR systems (Workday) and enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance employee and manager experience. In addition, the role partners with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, and Payroll to deliver timely, highquality people processes. Responsibilities and Duties: Act as the daytoday operational point of contact for employees, managers, recruiters, and cross-functional stakeholders on standard HR processes, escalating non-standard issues as needed Support managers and leaders with information on HR processes, approvals, and timelines based on defined policies Coordinate onboarding for new hires by collaborating with internal teams to ensure a seamless joining experience Execute employee exit processes endtoend, including documentation, system updates, and exit experience Manage background verification processes and coordinate with external vendors to close cases Process Workday transactions related to joining, probation, internal movements, exits, and employee documentation Partner with Workday teams to improve data quality, streamline lifecycle processes, and support workflow enhancements and standardization Identify repetitive activities in HR operations and propose simple automation or process improvements Leverage technology (e.g., Excel, Copilot, templates, and enterprise systems) to improve HR communication, reduce turnaround time, and minimize errors Contribute to building self-service resources (FAQs, guides, templates) using AI-assisted methods Manage HR compliance transactions and documentation, ensuring adherence to India labor laws, internal policies, and statutory requirements Coordinate payrollimpacting inputs including exits, special payments, and oncall support payments Maintain and update Indiaspecific employee documentation, including the Employee Handbook and annexures, in coordination with internal teams Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field Experience supporting HR operations or employee lifecycle processes in an India context Comfort using AI tools for productivity (documentation, analysis, communication support) Strong attention to detail and judgment, with the ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion Ability to work effectively with HRIS platforms such as Workday