People Generalist

About H&M Group

H&M Group is a worldwide fashion company made up of several brands and ventures. The organization aims to show that exceptional design, accessible pricing, and sustainable practices can work together. Its customers sit at the center of every decision, and the company is driven by a mission to make fashion available for more people.

With thousands of committed colleagues across the business, H&M Group works from shared values and a common culture to help move the fashion industry toward a more inclusive and sustainable future.

What makes this role attractive

• Employees receive a 25% discount across H&M Group brands, including H&M, COS, Monki, Weekday, Arket, and & Other Stories.
• The workplace is designed to be inclusive, with an environment where people are encouraged to show up as themselves.
• The company offers strong development opportunities across different geographies.

Role overview

As a People Generalist, you will help deliver the full people agenda by supporting employee processes, assisting managers and team members, and contributing to smooth recruitment, onboarding, development, and engagement activities. You will also use people data and insights to guide actions and help maintain a fair, compliant, and supportive workplace.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out or assist with employee lifecycle processes in line with the company’s agreed people procedures.
• Coordinate people projects and initiatives that impact the business units or functions you support.
• Assist employees and managers with people-related processes, initiatives, and solutions.
• Handle basic employee relations support, including questions and concerns.
• Support engagement activities that improve workplace satisfaction and productivity.
• Help ensure consistent recruitment practices, including communication, guidelines, deadlines, and full management of assessment centres.
• Support onboarding for Store Management teams and follow up on delivery.
• Organize and facilitate training, including follow-up on culture and values-related learning.
• Support performance management and development follow-up, including dialogs and contribution journeys.
• Contribute to succession planning and talent pipeline work for Department Managers and Sales Advisors.
• Analyze people data and prepare reports to support decision-making and KPI tracking.
• Follow up on headcount, turnover, training, and hiring metrics.
• Track people KPIs connected to fair working environment outcomes.

Who this role is for

This position suits a dependable and team-oriented HR professional who is comfortable working with people processes, communication, organization, and data. The role calls for someone who values inclusion, accuracy, and continuous improvement while helping teams deliver a strong people experience.

How success is expected

You are expected to work in line with H&M’s values, bring a growth mindset, and act as a role model. The role contributes to business success by strengthening employee engagement and supporting a positive people culture.

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong planning and administrative abilities with close attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of people processes and employee lifecycle management.
• Capability to analyze data and produce accurate people reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach with a strong focus on inclusion and ongoing improvement.
• Prior experience in people operations or a generalist HR role.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The position reports to the Head of Human Resources. Candidates are asked to submit a CV in English no later than July 20, 2026. Applications are accepted only through the company’s careers page due to data policies.