AspenTech

People Services Specialist

Pune Full time

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

As an HR People Services Specialist for India, you will deliver high-quality HR operational support focused on local compliance and employee experience. This role requires strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR processes, including probationary period management, while collaborating globally under a Follow-the-Sun model. You will lead small process improvements, support cross-regional initiatives, and act as a subject matter expert for India-specific operations.

Your Impact

  • Manage HR administrative processes in Workday and other systems, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws and company policies.
  • Oversee employment data accuracy, including job changes, compensation updates, and organizational structure maintenance.
  • Administer and monitor probationary periods, ensuring timely evaluations and compliance with local regulations.
  • Partner with Payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll inputs, benefits administration, and statutory reporting.
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation and documentation.
  • Maintain and audit personnel files, legal templates, and compliance documentation specific to India.
  • Act as Tier 1 contact for employee and manager inquiries, resolving issues and escalating as needed via Zendesk.
  • Update SOPs, job aids, and HR documentation as needed.
  • Contribute to global HR projects, including system changes, policy harmonization, and service delivery transformation.
  • Support team members during peak periods and collaborate across time zones to ensure seamless service.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 2–4 years of HR operations or shared services experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
  • Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of other languages a plus.
  • Strong understanding of Indian labor laws and compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Core Competencies: Process Improvement, Collaboration, Compliance Expertise, Continuous Improvement, Informing, Listening, Customer Focus.
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