HR Associate / HR Executive – KPI Tracking

Skylark Labs; Pune District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

International exposure

Startup environment

Job summary

Skylark Labs in Pune, India, is seeking an organized HR Associate to join our growing team. This role covers recruitment coordination, onboarding, HR administration, compliance, and employee engagement across the lifecycle.

You'll partner with leadership to build scalable HR processes in a fast-paced startup, ensuring accurate records, smooth onboarding, and proactive people initiatives while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, BA/BA related field required.
• 2–5 years HR experience in startups or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes and interviews.
• Manage onboarding, documentation, and joining formalities.
• Handle HR records, attendance, leave, and HRIS updates.
• Support engagement activities and performance review cycles.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and audits.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding

HR operations

Payroll coordination

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS/ATS

MS Office/Google Workspace

Job description

Skylark Labs is an AI company building next-generation autonomous intelligence for defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure. Our technology enables cameras, drones, robots, and sensor systems to detect and respond to threats in real time using self-learning AI. We work with governments, enterprises, and research institutions around the world to develop cutting‑edge AI solutions that make environments safer and smarter.

Location: Pune, India (On‑site)

Company: Skylark Labs

About Skylark Labs

Skylark Labs is an AI company building next-generation autonomous intelligence for defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure. Our technology enables cameras, drones, robots, and sensor systems to detect and respond to threats in real time using self‑learning AI. We work with governments, enterprises, and research institutions around the world to develop cutting‑edge AI solutions that make environments safer and smarter.

About the Role

We are looking for an organized, proactive, and people‑oriented HR Associate to join our growing team in Pune. This role will support the day-to‑day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee engagement, HR administration, compliance, and performance processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced startup environment and wants to build a broad HR skill set while partnering closely with leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Coordinate the end-to‑end recruitment process.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates.
• Work with hiring managers to understand hiring needs.
• Coordinate offer letters and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain candidate databases and recruitment metrics.

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Manage onboarding for new hires.
• Coordinate documentation, induction, and orientation.
• Ensure completion of joining formalities.
• Support smooth employee exit processes and documentation.

HR Operations

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Support attendance, leave management, and HRIS updates.
• Coordinate payroll inputs with finance and external vendors.
• Assist with employee letters, confirmations, and policy documentation.
• Ensure HR records remain accurate and confidential.

Employee Engagement

• Organize employee engagement activities and events.
• Support performance review cycles.
• Help address employee queries and day-to-day HR concerns.
• Foster a positive employee experience and company culture.

Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with applicable Indian labor laws.
• Support statutory documentation and HR audits.
• Maintain HR policies and recommend improvements as the company grows.

General Administration

• Support HR reporting and analytics.
• Assist leadership with HR projects and organizational initiatives.
• Continuously improve HR processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of HR experience in a startup or fast‑paced organization.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Indian labor laws and HR compliance.
• Experience coordinating recruitment and onboarding.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with HRIS or ATS platforms is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Experience in technology, AI, SaaS, robotics, or engineering organizations.
• Experience working with rapidly growing teams.

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem solver with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams.
• Eager to learn and grow in a dynamic startup environment.

Why Join Skylark Labs?

• Work on cutting‑edge AI technology with real‑world impact.
• Join a fast‑growing international company.
• Collaborate directly with leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Opportunity to take ownership and grow your HR career.
• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.