Verdethos

About the Role As the Office Manager for our Bangalore R&D team, you will serve as both the operational and HR backbone of our local office. You will ensure that our engineers, product managers, and designers can focus on delivering our multi-tenant SaaS platform by managing daily operations, HR processes, accounting coordination, and team logistics. This role blends HR management , office administration , and operations leadership — requiring someone who can balance structure with startup flexibility . You’ll act as the primary liaison between the Bangalore office and the CTO in the USA, ensuring compliance, smooth operations, and an engaging, productive work environment. 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.