HR Associate

Datasurfr; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Datasurfr is seeking an HR Associate – HR Operations to support core HR processes across the employee lifecycle. The role focuses on maintaining accurate records, onboarding/offboarding, payroll inputs, and recruitment coordination in a fast-growing environment.

You will manage HRIS data, reports, and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and a high-quality employee experience while collaborating with teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or MBA in HR mentioned.
• 0–2 years of experience in HR Operations.
• Exposure to HRMS/payroll software such as Zoho, Keka or GreytHR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records including personal files, contracts, and HRIS data.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding with documentation and system updates.
• Support payroll inputs, attendance, leaves, and timekeeping.
• Manage recruitment coordination including job postings, scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Generate HR reports and dashboards related to headcount and payroll.

Skills

MS Excel

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Multi-tasking

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in any stream, Business Administration, or MBA in Human Resources

Tools

Zoho

Keka

GreytHR

Job description

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 fastgrowing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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, etc.)
• 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