HR Associate

MitKat Advisory; Mumbai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

MitKat Advisory in Mumbai is seeking an HR Associate – HR Operations to support core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data handling, onboarding, and offboarding.

In a fast-growing environment you will manage payroll inputs, compliance tasks, recruitment coordination, and routine employee support, upholding high standards of process discipline and great employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any stream, Business Administration, or MBA in Human Resources
• 0–2 years of experience in HR Operations
• Experience managing payroll inputs and employee lifecycle processes
• Exposure to HRMS/payroll software (e.g., Zoho, Keka, GreytHR)

Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle: Maintain accurate records, onboarding/offboarding, lifecycle events, policy adherence
• Recruitment Coordination: Manage job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, ATS upkeep
• Payroll & Time Management: Validate attendance, process payroll inputs, resolve discrepancies
• HR Systems & Data Management: Maintain HRIS/payroll systems, generate reports, support improvements
• Employee Support: HRIS/payroll data accuracy, reporting, process improvements

Skills

Data accuracy

Organizational skills

MS Excel

HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any stream

MBA in Human Resources

Tools

Zoho

Keka

GreytHR

Job description

• Location: Mumbai
• Date: 17 July, 2026
• Job Type: Full Time

Role Overview

The HR Associate – HR Operations will support and execute core HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This role is critical in managing HR data, payroll inputs, statutory compliance inputs, and recruitment coordination while maintaining high standards of process discipline and employee experience in a fast‑growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records, including personal files, contracts, and HRIS data
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system updates, and exit formalities
  • Support employee lifecycle events such as confirmations, transfers, promotions, and separations
  • Ensure adherence to internal HR policies, processes, and documentation standards
• Recruitment Coordination
  • Coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment operations including job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
  • Maintain applicant tracking data and recruitment logs
  • Conduct background and reference checks and support offer rollout and onboarding
  • Ensure a smooth candidate‑to‑employee transition experience
• Payroll & Time Management
  • Maintain and validate attendance, leave, and timekeeping records
  • Prepare and process payroll inputs including new joiners, exits, and changes
  • Support payroll processing, including validation of reports and resolving discrepancies
  • Manage payroll‑related documentation and employee queries
• HR Systems & Data Management
  • Maintain HRIS and payroll systems with high data accuracy
  • Generate HR reports and dashboards related to headcount, payroll, and compliance
  • Support process improvements and automation initiatives within HR operations
• Employee Support
  • Maintain HRIS and payroll systems with high data accuracy
  • Generate HR reports and dashboards related to headcount, payroll, and compliance
  • Support process improvements and automation initiatives within HR operations

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any stream, Business Administration, or MBA in Human Resources
• 0–2 years of experience in HR Operations
• Experience managing payroll inputs and employee lifecycle processes
• Exposure to HRMS/payroll software (e.g., Zoho, Keka, GreytHR)

Key Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Process‑oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and HR systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
• Problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach