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Advanced Specialist, HR Generalist

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Role: Advanced Specialist, HR Generalist

Description: In this role, you will provide comprehensive end-to-end HR support to a dynamic employee population, working closely with managers and local teams to drive a high-performance, highly engaged culture. This role aligns with industry titles such as Human Resource Business Partner, Senior HR Business Partner, or Lead HR Generalist.

Work Location: Bangalore or Chennai, India (Hybrid)

Are you an HR professional who thrives at the intersection of people, business, and impact? Do you want a role where your expertise is trusted, your judgment matters, and your influence shapes real outcomes?

This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact HR Generalist role at the IC25 (Advanced Specialist) level, combining deep expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution to deliver meaningful results.

Why This Role is Exciting

As an Advanced Specialist – HR Generalist, you are not just supporting the business—you are partnering with it. Deliver end-to-end HR support for a dynamic employee population,

partnering closely with managers and local teams to foster a culture of high performance and engagement. As the HR Generalist, you will activate people and culture initiatives, support the execution of talent efforts, and serve as the on-the-ground connection for Global HRBPs across Pearson’s diverse businesses. Your work will directly impact on employee experience, team effectiveness, and the successful delivery of HR programs.

You will:

  • Operate as a trusted advisor to managers, leaders and teams to create and sustain a culture of high performance and engagement, tailoring solutions to local needs.

  • Influence HR initiatives that improve employee experience and business outcomes.

  • Build credibility through expertise, sound judgment, and delivery excellence.

  • Activate and deliver people and culture initiatives, ensuring effective communication and participation across the site.

  • Support the execution of talent processes—including performance management, hiring plans, retention, and offboarding — by providing reliable, timely guidance and hands-on support.

  • Resolve complex people challenges with confidence and autonomy, balance speed, accuracy, and compliance.

  • Partner with Country and Global HRBPs to ensure seamless delivery of HR programs and consistent employee experience.


This role is ideal for someone who wants to deepen mastery, expand strategic influence, and make a visible difference—without formal people management responsibilities.

What Success Looks Like

You are successful in this role when you:

  • Deliver high-quality, timely HR solutions that stakeholder’s value

  • Are recognized as a go-to expert for complex HR matters

  • Complex HR cases are resolved right the first time, with fewer escalations and rework

  • Transactions are completed accurately, even under tight deadlines

  • Managers trust your guidance and rely on you for clear, practical advice on non-standard situations

What You Bring

Core Capabilities & Role-Based Expertise

  • Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills

  • Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication

  • Proven ability to manage complexity with confidence and be solution orientated

  • Solid grounding in employee relations and employment laws

  • Employee Engagement & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) & Data Analysis

Power Skills That Set You Apart

  • Adaptability and continuous learning mindset

  • Curiosity and comfort with AI and future-focused HR capabilities

  • High customer centricity and a strong bar for quality and execution

  • Master’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field

  • Significant experience delivering HR support for large, diverse teams, ideally in a multinational environment

How We Work (Our Expectations)

  • Customer Centricity: You deliver clear, thoughtful, and reliable HR support

  • Raising the Performance Bar: You demonstrate mastery and attention to detail

  • Collaboration for Value: You partner seamlessly across teams and functions

  • Inspiring Through Expertise: You build confidence through credibility and results

Why Pearson?

At Pearson, we don’t just build careers—we accelerate them. Known for our strong culture of internal mobility and leadership development, we offer a clear path to career progression and growth.

We believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer some of the mostcompetitive benefits in the industry—designed to support the diverse needs of our people and their families. Explore our Benefits. If you are ready to move from “doing HR” to shaping outcomes through HR, this is the role for you. Apply today and imagine the impact you can make.