HR & Talent Ops Associate

Location Surat, Gujarat — fully on-site . Candidates already based in Surat are encouraged to apply. Why this is an exciting opportunity Darha One is an early-stage NBFC-fintech building a cloud-native lending platform for rural and MSME customers. Because we’re still in the first-20-hires phase, our first dedicated HR professional gains unmatched visibility and the chance to shape culture from scratch. If you enjoy variety—drafting a job post at 9 a.m., running a candidate screen before lunch, onboarding a new joiner in the afternoon, and polishing leave records before you head home—this role lets you see tangible impact every single day. What you’ll do Recruit and build the team: write and post job ads, source candidates via LinkedIn and local networks, conduct friendly screening calls, manage interview calendars, and keep every applicant informed. Coordinate offers and onboarding: draft offer letters, explain our cash-plus-equity packages, gather documentation, and run a Day-1 checklist that makes new hires feel valued and productive. Own everyday people ops: maintain tidy digital employee files, manage leave and attendance data, update a lightweight HRIS, and liaise with the payroll vendor so everyone is paid correctly and on time. Lay policy and compliance groundwork: help refine concise leave, PF, insurance, and POSH policies that meet statutory norms; keep registers up to date so we’re always audit-ready. Nurture culture and engagement: organise monthly town-halls, pulse surveys, birthdays, and small events that keep our growing team connected and energised. Jump into any “people” task: whether it’s pulling an HR data report for founders or following up on a vendor invoice, you’ll give momentum to whatever needs doing. What you’ll bring 2–4 years of blended recruiting and HR-ops experience in a start-up or fast-growing SME. Working knowledge of Indian labour basics—PF, ESI, leave norms, Shops & Establishments. Strong written and verbal communication; you can represent Darha One professionally with candidates and vendors. Comfort with LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Sheets/Excel, and at least one lightweight ATS or HRIS. A builder’s mindset that spots a gap, creates a quick process or template, and moves forward—no red tape required. What we offer Immediate impact and visibility —your efforts directly shape Darha One’s first-generation culture and talent brand. Career runway —as headcount grows you can evolve into HRBP, total-rewards, or people-analytics tracks. Equity upside —a sensible Surat-market salary paired with meaningful stock options so you share in the value you help create. Supportive founders —work side-by-side with leaders who value transparency, speed, and people-centric decisions. For questions or to express interest, reach out anytime at careers@darhaone.com . Darha One is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Show more Show less