HR Associate

Job Title: HR Operations Associate/Executive / Specialist/ Location: Hyderabad

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Operations Executive to manage end-to-end HR operational processes, ensuring a smooth employee lifecycle experience from onboarding to exit. This role will also handle critical compliance, payroll coordination, employee engagement activities, and HR systems management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in HR software (preferably Keka).

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Onboarding & Induction

· Conduct induction sessions for new hires, introducing company policies, culture, and team structure.

· Coordinate software installation and ensure necessary applications are ready on employee devices.

· Set up official email accounts, system access, and communication tools like Outlook.

· Manage onboarding in Keka: create employee profiles, set up payroll, attendance, leave policies, and track probation.

· Maintain accurate and compliant employee documentation.

Attendance & Payroll Management

· Monitor employee attendance through Keka, processing leaves and Loss of Pay (LOP) accurately.

· Handle employment contracts: signing, stamping, and secure storage in OneDrive.

· Prepare salary summaries (20th and 25th of each month) to support timely payroll processing.

· Review and adjust payroll calculations for final settlements (FNF), bonuses, and leave adjustments.

· Send monthly payslips to the payroll team for distribution.

Employee Relations & Compliance

· Identify and manage absconding cases, initiating necessary disciplinary or legal action.

· Conduct monthly awareness sessions on workplace etiquette, leave policies, and company updates.

· Manage exit formalities: resignation processing, asset collection, backup of emails and OneDrive data.

· Coordinate employee enrollment for medical insurance and manage Pluxee Meal & Rewards cards onboarding and recharges.

Employee Engagement & Communication

· Track and celebrate employee work anniversaries, coordinate celebrations and gifts.

· Send probation confirmation emails post-evaluation to managers and employees.

· Foster employee engagement by recognizing key milestones and achievements.

HR Compliance & Coordination

· Liaise with internal HR (Aparna) and legal teams to manage documentation, payroll, and contract compliance matters.

· Ensure HR processes align with company policies and labor law requirements.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

· 2-4 years of experience in HR Operations, Onboarding, Payroll Support, and Employee Engagement.

· Hands-on experience with HRMS platforms (preferably Keka).

· Knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR compliance.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and OneDrive.

· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a dynamic and collaborative HR team.

· Opportunity to drive meaningful engagement and employee experiences.

· Grow with a company that values innovation, compliance, and people-first culture.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please apply only if you are a FEMALE - YES / NO
• Are you a qualified MBA - HR? YES / NO

Experience:

• HR: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person