HR Executive (People Operations & Talent Acquisition)

Onbyz | Discover. Design. Do; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Onbyz | Discover. Design. Do is seeking a proactive HR Executive (People Operations & Talent Acquisition) to manage end-to-end recruitment along with day-to-day HR and payroll operations.

This hands-on role involves working closely with the Operations Head and Founders to own the complete hiring process while ensuring smooth HR operations and accurate payroll processing. The role requires 0–2 years of HR experience, familiarity with Zoho People and Zoho Payroll, and a base in Trivandrum.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in HR / Talent Acquisition / People Operations.
• Ability to independently manage hiring end-to-end.
• Familiarity with Zoho People and Zoho Payroll (preferred).
• Strong coordination, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Based in Trivandrum.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for open roles end-to-end.
• Oversee HR operations using Zoho People, including attendance and leaves.
• Process monthly payroll using Zoho Payroll and generate payslips.
• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries and assist with onboarding.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Zoho People

Zoho Payroll

Coordination

Communication

Education

MBA HR

BBA HR

Tools

Zoho People

Zoho Payroll

Job description

HR Executive (People Operations & Talent Acquisition)

Experience: 06 months – 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive HR Executive to manage end-to-end recruitment along with day-to-day HR and payroll operations. This is a hands-on execution role where HR systems and payroll tools are already in place.

You will work closely with the Operations Head and Founders, owning the complete hiring process while ensuring smooth HR operations and accurate payroll processing

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition (End-to-End Ownership)

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for open roles
• Draft and post job descriptions on hiring platforms
• Source and screen candidates independently
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers
• Manage candidate communication and follow-ups

Roll out offer letters and manage joining formalities

Maintain hiring trackers and recruitment data

HR Operations (Zoho People)

• Manage attendance, leave, and employee records using Zoho People
• Maintain employee data and documentation
• Track employee lifecycle updates and HR-related records
• Respond to routine HR-related queries

Payroll Management (Zoho Payroll)

• Process monthly payroll using Zoho Payroll
• Generate payslips and payroll reports
• Support reimbursements and full & final settlements
• Coordinate payroll-related data with the external CA

Employee Support

• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries
• Escalate sensitive matters to the Operations Head / Founders
• Support internal communications and basic engagement activities

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 0–2 years of experience in HR / Talent Acquisition / People Operations (Fresh MBA HR / BBA HR graduates with hiring exposure are welcome)
• Ability to independently manage hiring end-to-end
• Familiarity with Zoho People and Zoho Payroll (preferred)
• Strong coordination, communication, and follow-up skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Applicants must be based in Trivandrum. (Please do not apply, if you don’t meet this criteria)

Preference will be given to candidates available for immediate joining.

If you’re excited about owning, hiring end-to-end, keeping HR and payroll operations running smoothly, and being a key part of a growing team, we’d love to hear from you.