HR Associate

• *We are looking for a proactive, mature and people\-oriented HR professional to join our People \& Culture team. This is a hands\-on HR role with exposure to the complete employee lifecycle. The HR Associate will work closely with HR leadership and the Operations team, take ownership of assigned HR processes and gradually grow into greater responsibility within the function.**

• *We are looking for someone who can work independently, has good judgement and understands that HR is about both people and the needs of the business.**

• *Key Responsibilities**

• *HR Operations**

• **Manage day\-to\-day HR activities across the employee lifecycle.**
• **Support recruitment, onboarding, transfers, confirmations and exit processes.**
• **Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.**
• **Coordinate attendance, leave, employee movements and other HR processes.**

• *Employee Relations**

• **Listen to and support employees in resolving workplace issues, escalating matters where required.**
• **Assist with employee relations, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations.**
• **Maintain confidentiality and ensure concerns are handled fairly and professionally.**

• *Policies \& Compliance**

• **Support the implementation and communication of HR policies across locations and ensure HR processes are followed consistently.**
• **Assist with statutory compliance, including PF , ESIC and other applicable requirements.**
• **Identify gaps or inconsistencies and bring them to the attention of HR leadership.**

• *Performance \& Development**

• **Support performance reviews, confirmations and Performance Improvement Plans.**
• **Coordinate training and development initiatives.**
• **Assist in creating opportunities for employee learning and growth.**

• *People \& Culture**

• **Support employee engagement, recognition and workplace initiatives.**
• **Help build a culture based on dignity, respect, inclusion, learning and collaboration.**
• **Identify recurring employee concerns and share insights with HR leadership.**

• *HR \& Operations Coordination**

• **Work closely with Store Managers, Kitchen Managers and other operational teams on people\-related matters.**
• **Support managers in understanding and implementing HR policies and processes.**
• **Coordinate for payroll inputs, overtime, incentives, salary changes and full \& final settlements.**

• *What We Are Looking For**

• **1\-3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in hospitality, retail, F\&B or a multi\-location environment.**
• **Good understanding of HR operations and the employee lifecycle.**
• **Strong communication and interpersonal skills.**
• **Ability to handle employee concerns with maturity, empathy and confidentiality.**
• **Good understanding of basic HR policies and statutory compliance.**
• **Strong ownership, follow\-up and problem\-solving skills.**
• **Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate.**
• **Good working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets and HR documentation.**

• *The Right Person**

• *We are looking for someone who is curious, responsible, fair, approachable and willing to learn. The person should be comfortable taking ownership of a task from beginning to end, while also being able to work collaboratively with the wider HR and Operations teams. The person should be flexible , ready to visit all our outlets on a regular basis, and is available to work on weekends as well.**

Pay: ₹15,000\.00 \- ₹25,000\.00 per month

Work Location: In person