HR Associate

smiles.ai; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership in building HR function

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunity

Job summary

Smiles.ai is searching for an HR professional to manage talent acquisition and HR operations within its network of clinics in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This end-to-end HR role focuses on recruiting clinical and non-clinical positions, along with supporting HR functions such as onboarding and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare or clinical settings. Strong communication skills and proficiency with recruitment tools are essential. A competitive salary based on experience and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of HR experience with hands-on recruitment exposure.
• Ability to engage confidently with doctors and senior stakeholders.
• Prior experience hiring for healthcare or clinical roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles.
• Manage onboarding process and maintain employee records.
• Support compliance and handle HR queries from staff.

Skills

HR experience

Recruitment for healthcare

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in ATS tools

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Naukri

LinkedIn

Apna

HRMS (Keka, Darwinbox, Zoho People)

Job description

Dezy Dental is one of India's fastest-growing dental chains, with 20+ clinics across the country and an ambitious roadmap to expand further. We're on a mission to make high-quality, specialist dental care — including implants, aligners, and cosmetic procedures — accessible and affordable for every Indian. Our clinics are built around a patient-first philosophy, powered by a network of experienced implantologists, dentists, and clinical coordinators who hold themselves to the highest standards of care. Behind the clinical excellence is a lean, driven team building the systems, processes, and people infrastructure that will take Dezy to 100+ clinics. If you want to help build something meaningful in healthcare, this is that opportunity.

Role Overview

This is an end-to-end HR role with a strong tilt toward Talent Acquisition (~70%). You will own the full recruitment lifecycle for clinical and corporate roles across our 20+ clinic network, while also supporting day-to-day HR operations — onboarding, documentation, compliance, and people experience.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (~70%)

• Own end-to-end recruitment for clinical roles (dentists, implantologists, clinical coordinators) and non-clinical roles (operations, admin, marketing)
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, Naukri, Apna, dental communities, referrals, and campus connects
• Screen, shortlist, and schedule interviews; coordinate with hiring managers and clinic heads
• Manage the candidate experience from first contact through to offer acceptance
• Build and maintain a proactive talent pipeline for high-demand roles across cities
• Coordinate with clinic heads pan-India to forecast hiring needs before they become urgent
• Track TA metrics — time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, source mix

HR Operations (~30%)

• Manage onboarding — documentation, credential verification, HRIS entry, and Day 1 readiness
• Maintain employee records; support attendance, leave, and payroll inputs
• Handle day-to-day HR queries from staff across clinic locations
• Support compliance with employment contracts, MCI/state registration requirements, and labour law basics
• Coordinate exit processes — clearances, F&F settlements, and offboarding
• Assist in drafting HR policies and SOPs as the company scales

What We're Looking For

• 1–3 years of HR experience with meaningful hands-on recruitment exposure
• Prior experience hiring for healthcare, dental, or clinical roles is a strong plus
• Comfortable working with Naukri, LinkedIn, Apna, and basic ATS tools
• Strong communicator — able to engage confidently with doctors and senior stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, fast-moving, and good at following through
• Thrives in a startup environment where things move quickly and roles evolve
• Graduate or Postgraduate in HR, Business Administration, or a related field

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting across multiple cities or for franchise/chain operations
• Familiarity with dental or medical credentialing processes
• Working knowledge of an HRMS (Keka, Darwinbox, Zoho People, etc.)

What You'll Get

• Real ownership in building the people function of a fast-scaling healthcare company
• Competitive salary based on experience
• A clear path to grow into a Senior HR role as Dezy expands
• A mission-driven team that genuinely cares about patient outcomes