Office Manager ( HR Experience MUST)

About the Role

Office Manager

HR management

Key Responsibilities

Office & Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Bangalore R&D office, ensuring workspace readiness, safety, and efficiency.
• Manage relationships with landlords, building management, and key vendors (internet, facilities, security, catering).
• Maintain a productive, compliant, and cost-effective work environment.
• Handle procurement of IT equipment, office supplies, and software licenses.
• Track and reconcile office expenses, petty cash, and vendor invoices with the finance team.
• Support accounting and payroll coordination in collaboration with external partners or the finance team.
• Organize all-hands meetings, local events, and logistics for visiting executives and clients.
• Arrange domestic and international travel for team members.

HR & People Operations

• Manage recruitment logistics — interview scheduling, candidate coordination, and onboarding assistance.
• Lead new hire onboarding, HR documentation, workspace setup, and induction programs.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws and company policies.
• Support payroll inputs, attendance, and leave management processes.
• Coordinate statutory compliance activities (PF, ESI, gratuity, and labor documentation).
• Drive employee engagement, team-building activities, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the HR point of contact for Bangalore — addressing employee concerns, documentation, and communications.

Cross-Team Coordination & Communication

• Act as the main liaison between the Bangalore office and the CTO (USA) for administrative, HR, and operational matters.
• Communicate company policies, announcements, and leadership updates to the local team.
• Partner with global finance and HR to ensure alignment on budgets, payroll, and compliance.
• Support audit readiness, policy implementation, and internal reporting for HR and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in 

  Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or Office Management

  .

• 5+ years of experience

   in 

  office administration, HR operations, or people management

   within a tech or R&D organization.
• Strong understanding of 

  HR compliance, employee onboarding, and vendor management

  .
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in 

  Google Workspace, MS Office

  , and tools such as 

  Trello/Jira

   or HRIS systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate with global teams across time zones.