HR & Operations Assistant (Startup Operations)

Key Responsibilities

HR & People Operations

• Support end-to-end HR operations including hiring coordination, onboarding, documentation, and exit processes

• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, contracts, and compliance files

• Coordinate recruitment logistics (job postings, screening coordination, interview scheduling)

• Manage onboarding processes including policies, access, and induction workflows

• Support employee engagement activities and internal communications

• Assist with performance tracking processes and review coordination

Payroll & Compliance

• Support payroll processing in coordination with external vendors/accountants

• Track attendance, leaves, reimbursements, and employee benefits

• Maintain statutory compliance documentation (PF, ESI, tax filings, labor law documentation, as applicable)

• Coordinate audits and compliance reporting

• Maintain payroll records and reporting dashboards

Operations & Business Support

• Manage day-to-day startup operations and internal workflows

• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and external partners

• Support financial operations tracking (invoicing, payments, basic expense management)

• Assist in setting up SOPs, policies, and internal operational frameworks

• Maintain documentation systems, trackers, and internal databases

• Support leadership with operational reporting and execution tracking

Startup Enablement

• Build scalable systems for HR and operations from scratch

• Create structure in processes where none exist

• Support cross-functional coordination between product, tech, content, and business teams

• Assist founders in operational planning and execution

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, Commerce, or related field

Experience

• 1–4 years of experience in HR operations, office operations, or startup operations roles

• Experience in early-stage startups is a strong advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• High ownership and accountability mindset

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong documentation and process orientation

• High attention to detail

• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities

Technical Skills

• Basic payroll systems knowledge

• HRMS/Payroll software familiarity

• Google Workspace / MS Office proficiency

• Documentation tools and trackers

• Basic financial operations understanding

Personality & Cultural Fit

• Execution-focused and action-oriented

• Calm under pressure

• Problem-solver mindset

• Ethical and confidentiality-driven

• Process-builder mentality

• Collaborative and communication-driven

Growth Path

This role can evolve into:

• HR Manager

• Operations Manager

• People & Culture Lead

• Business Operations Lead

Important Note on Relocation

Applicants applying from outside Hyderabad should note that no relocation assistance, housing support, or related benefits will be provided. Any relocation decision will be entirely at the candidate’s discretion and expense.