Human Resources Executive

About the Role

As our HR Executive, you will manage daily people-related operations, from talent acquisition to team support, organization, and engagement. This is the first dedicated HR role, offering the opportunity to help shape HR policies with leadership guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition
• Post and manage job openings on LinkedIn, Naukri, and Indeed.
• Source, screen, and shortlist candidates, and coordinate interviews.
• Manage the candidate pipeline and extend offers.
• Conduct reference checks and manage pre-joining formalities.
• Onboarding and People Operations
• Manage the onboarding process for a smooth new joiner experience, including documents, accounts, tools, and induction.
• Track probation periods with 30/60/90-day check-ins and confirmations.
• Maintain employee records, documentation, and HR trackers.
• Handle attendance, leave, payroll inputs, and daily employee queries.
• Manage exit and offboarding formalities, including exit interviews.
• Performance and Engagement
• Coordinate performance reviews, including timelines, forms, follow-ups, and records.
• Track goals and check-ins, flagging issues to leadership.
• Organize engagement activities, celebrations, and team initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members on people matters.
• Building the HR Function
• Assist in drafting the employee handbook and core policies (leave, attendance, conduct, POSH) with leadership.
• Create standard templates for offer letters, appointment letters, and review forms.
• Assist in selecting and setting up an HRMS or attendance tool.
• Support basic HR compliance, working with the CA and consultants.
• Provide a monthly HR update covering open roles, joiners, exits, and attendance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Communication: Excellent communication in English and Malayalam (Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada are a bonus).
• Organizational Skills: Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Tools: Comfort with Google Workspace and Sheets, and a willingness to learn new HR tools.
• Discretion: Maturity and discretion with confidential information.
• Mindset: A genuine interest in people and building from the ground up.
• Location: Ability to work from the Kochi office Monday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• A degree in HR, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• MBA-HR is a plus but not a requirement.
• 0–1 years of experience, or strong internships in HR or recruiting.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to a startup, agency, or media/creative environment.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms or job-board hiring.
• Basic understanding of HR compliance and Indian labour norms.