Exasol’s Analytics Engine accelerates insights from the world’s data. It is purpose-built to handle the most demanding data workloads at an unmatched price/performance ratio. Our in-memory, massively parallel processing (MPP) technology is specifically designed for analytics, enabling businesses to turn data into actionable insights.

At Exasol, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in data analytics, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help shape the future of data technology. Headquartered in Germany, we operate globally with colleagues based across Europe and the United States.

Join our diverse, remote-first team where more than 30+ languages (and counting!) are spoken, and every voice is valued. We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of data technology.

Overview

We are looking for a People & Culture Partner to join our India Hub in Chennai. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning and supporting the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding through employee support, payroll coordination, development moments, and offboarding.

You will be the local People & Culture contact for the Chennai office, working closely with employees and leaders and collaborating with global People Business Partners and Talent Acquisition. As the role evolves, you will have the opportunity to own global People & Culture initiatives, such as leading the onboarding program, and to expand your remit in line with the growth of India Tech hub. The role offers broad exposure across employee experience, recruitment, compliance, and culture-building, in a fast-growing, international environment.

Responsibilities

People Operations & HR Administration

Own and support end-to-end People Operations across the employee lifecycle in India (Chennai), including onboarding, employment documentation, employee data management, and offboarding.

Act as the local People & Culture contact for Chennai, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws and regulations and serving as the primary point of contact for local authorities, government institutions, and statutory bodies.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS (Bob), ensuring high data quality, confidentiality, and compliance with local and global requirements.

Support People Operations processes globally, collaborating closely with the international People & Culture team on cross-border topics and initiatives.

Ideally bring experience working with international HR setups and vendors (e.g. TriNet in the US).

Continuously review and improve People Operations processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and the overall employee experience.

Office Management & Employee Experience

Take ownership of office management topics and help maintain a welcoming, well-organized office environment.

Organize internal events, team activities, and engagement initiatives.

Help build and strengthen the local office hub while supporting remote and hybrid teams.

Collaboration & Exposure

Work closely with our global People Operations and Talent Acquisition team.

Partner with recruiters and gain hands-on exposure to recruitment processes and candidate experience

Support collaboration across distributed and remote teams

Required Qualifications

2–3 years of experience in HR Administration or HR Generalist roles

Hands-on experience across broad HR / People Operations topics as well office management

Previous experience working in small teams or scale-up environments

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proactive, hands-on mindset with a willingness to learn and grow

Comfortable working in remote or hybrid team setups, with experience collaborating in an international environment.

Fully office-based role (5 days/week) to support multiplex office operations.

Based in Chennai, Fully office-based role in Chennai (5 days/week) supporting office operations and working closely with remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to People Operations, Business Partnering, and/or Talent Acquisition

Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives or internal events

Familiarity with HR tools and HRIS systems

How We Work at Exasol:

Own Your Impact: At Exasol, you are not just a cog in the machine; you will step into immediate ownership of projects, driving them forward with a refreshing level of autonomy.
Thrive in a Global Team: Join a vibrant, international community where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is key, and feedback fuels growth.
Learn, Grow, Lead: We are invested in your development! Continuous knowledge-sharing, "Coffee and Learn" sessions, exciting events, and dedicated leadership programs empower you to soar.
Work on Your Terms: Flexibility is the name of the game! Enjoy adaptable hours, remote options, and "workcations" for the ultimate work-life balance.
Growth That Goes Beyond the Office: Dive into a comprehensive onboarding experience, fun team events, and a deep commitment to diversity and sustainability. We care about your holistic well-being.
Rewards that Matter: Monthly home office allowance, volunteering options, floating days, and secure pension plans (location-dependent) prove we value your contributions.

Our values drive our unique and inclusive culture; discover how they shape your Exasol experience. Learn more about our core values at Exasol.

About Exasol:

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Exasol is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.