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Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth-powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.\nAt Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.\nRole Overview\nThe HR Operations Coordinator supports the Human Resources function by managing administrative, operational, and financial processes related to HR vendors, purchase orders, invoices, and budget tracking. This role serves as the primary point of contact between HR, Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and external service providers to ensure accurate processing of HR expenditures, timely vendor payments, and compliance with internal purchasing and financial controls.\nThe position plays a critical role in maintaining financial discipline, supporting budget management, ensuring data accuracy, and driving efficiency within HR operations.\nHR Vendor & Purchase Order Management\nServe as the primary coordinator for HR purchase order creation, maintenance, and tracking activities.\nProcess and monitor HR-related purchase requests, ensuring proper approvals, coding, and documentation.\nCoordinate with Procurement and Finance teams to establish, amend, and close purchase orders as required.\nMaintain accurate records of HR vendors, contracts, statements of work, and associated documentation.\nSupport vendor onboarding and offboarding activities in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.\nAct as a point of contact for HR vendors regarding billing, payment status, and administrative inquiries.\nInvoice Processing & Vendor Billing\nReview HR vendor invoices for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with approved contracts, purchase orders, and budgets.\nCoordinate invoice approvals with HR stakeholders and ensure timely submission to Accounts Payable.\nMonitor invoice payment status and resolve discrepancies with vendors, Finance, and Procurement teams.\nTrack accruals and outstanding commitments to support accurate month-end and year-end financial processes.\nMaintain organized records of invoices, payment confirmations, and supporting documentation for audit purposes.\nBudget Tracking & Financial Administration\nSupport management of HR departmental budgets by tracking actual expenditures against approved budgets.\nPrepare and maintain budget trackers, spend reports, and financial summaries.\nMonitor commitments, forecasted spending, and budget utilization across HR programs and initiatives.\nAssist HR leaders with budget planning, reporting, and variance analysis.\nIdentify potential overspend risks and escalate issues appropriately.\nMaintain accurate financial data to support decision-making and departmental planning.\nHR Operations & Administrative Support\nProvide day-to-day operational support across HR programs, processes, and initiatives.\nSupport documentation, record management, and operational reporting requirements.\nMaintain HR operational procedures and process documentation.\nAssist with scheduling, communications, and coordination of HR activities and projects.\nCompliance & Reporting\nEnsure adherence to company financial controls, procurement policies, and audit requirements.\nSupport internal and external audits by providing required documentation and records.\nProduce regular reporting on vendor spend, budget utilization, purchase order status, and invoice processing metrics.\nTrack key operational metrics and identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and service delivery.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives and process automation efforts within HR Operations.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.\n2 to 5 years of experience in HR operations, business operations, finance administration, procurement coordination, shared services, or a related operational support role.\nExperience managing purchase orders, invoices, vendor payments, or budget tracking activities.\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, data analysis, and reconciliation.\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nExperience working with ERP, procurement, or financial systems (Coupa experience strongly preferred).\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting HR, Shared Services, or Corporate Functions.\nFamiliarity with procurement and accounts payable processes.\nExposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.\nContinuous improvement or process optimization experience.\nCircana Behaviors\nBeyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:\nStay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.\nSeek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.\nOwn the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.\nCenter on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.\nBe a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.\nChampion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.\nCommit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.\nLocation: This position can be located in the following area(s): Pune/ Bangalore\nAn offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. 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