HR Operations & Administration Manager

Job Title

HR Operations & Administration Manager

Location

India

Role Overview

The Senior HR Operations & Administration Manager will play a critical, hands-on role in building and managing scalable HR operations for a fast-growing start-up in the healthcare & IT sector. This role requires deep expertise in Indian labour laws, strong recruitment experience, and the ability to support cross-border HR operations, including coordination with UAE-based entities.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Own end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, confirmation, performance management, and exits in a start-up environment.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, SOPs, and frameworks suited for healthcare & IT businesses.
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HRIS data.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and compliance matters with a solution-oriented approach.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for healthcare and IT roles across India, including technical, clinical, and corporate positions.
• Partner closely with founders and functional heads on workforce planning and rapid scaling needs.
• Manage sourcing through job portals, referrals, campus hiring, and recruitment partners.
• Drive offer management, negotiations, and seamless onboarding.

Payroll, Statutory Compliance & Labour Laws

• Ensure full compliance with Indian labour laws, including:
• Shops & Establishments Act
• EPF, ESI, Professional Tax
• Gratuity Act, Labour Welfare Fund
• Contract labour and vendor compliance (if applicable)
• Coordinate payroll processing and audits with internal teams and external vendors.
• Support statutory inspections, filings, and reporting.

Administration & Office Management

• Oversee office administration, facilities, vendor management, and employee logistics.
• Manage employee assets, access controls, and travel or accommodation arrangements as required.
• Support setup and expansion of new offices or locations.

UAE HR Coordination (Value Add)

• Support HR coordination for UAE-based operations, including documentation and compliance alignment.
• Apply working knowledge of UAE labour law and HR operations while supporting cross-border HR initiatives.
• Assist leadership with regional HR reporting and processes.

Culture, Performance & Leadership Support

• Partner with leadership to build a strong performance-driven and people-first culture.
• Support performance management, employee engagement initiatives, and HR analytics.
• Act as a trusted HR advisor in a high-growth, fast-paced start-up environment.

Key Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in HR Operations, Recruitment, and Administration.
• Prior experience working in a start-up and/or healthcare & IT sector is strongly preferred.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Working knowledge of UAE-based HR operations and labour law compliance is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of start-up HR challenges and scaling processes.
• Excellent recruitment and stakeholder management skills.
• High ownership, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong documentation, compliance, and process orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with founders and senior leadership.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build HR foundations in a growing healthcare & IT start-up
• Exposure to India and UAE HR operations
• High-impact role with leadership visibility
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your Current CTC?
• What is your expected CTC?
• What is your notice period?

Experience:

• HR operations & Admin: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person