HR Manager & Admin

KYZO (Khidki Homes); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct interaction with founders

Ownership of HR & Admin function

Startup environment

Opportunity to shape culture

Job summary

KYZO is seeking a hands-on HR Manager & Administrator to own recruitment, employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, and office administration in a fast-growing startup. You will collaborate with founders and leaders to build strong people processes, ensure compliance, and create an engaging workplace.

The role covers end-to-end recruitment across functions, HR operations, policy development, statutory compliance, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; MBA/PGDM in HR is an advantage.
• 2–5 years of experience in HR generalist, HR operations and administration.
• Prior startup or fast-growing environment experience preferred.
• Proven hands-on recruitment, payroll coordination, and lifecycle management.
• Good knowledge of Indian labour laws and HR documentation.
• Experience managing office administration, vendors, and budgets.
• Proficiency with HRMS, Excel/Sheets, and payroll tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across functions with hiring managers and founders.
• Oversee employee onboarding, records, attendance, leaves, payroll coordination and exits.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, SOPs, handbooks, and documentation.
• Ensure statutory compliance including PF, ESI, professional tax, gratuity and bonus.
• Manage day-to-day office administration, facilities, budgets, and vendor relations.

Skills

Recruitment

Payroll coordination

Employee lifecycle management

HR operations

Statutory compliance

Office administration

Vendor management

HR policy development

Employee engagement

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

MBA/PGDM in HR (advantage)

Tools

HRMS

Excel/Google Sheets

Payroll tools

Job description

Job Description: HR Manager & Administration

Company: KYZO

Department: Human Resources & Administration

Experience: 2+ years

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Founder

About KYZO

KYZO is a Building Materials platform for architects, interior designers, and contractors by combining technology, quality-assured products, and reliable delivery. We are a fast-growing startup focused on simplifying procurement and creating an exceptional experience for construction professionals.

We are looking for a hands‑on HR Manager & Administrator who can build strong people processes, hire great talent, foster a high‑performance culture, and ensure compliance and smooth day‑to‑day office administration.

Role Overview

This is an execution‑oriented role requiring someone who can independently manage recruitment, employee lifecycle management, HR policies, payroll coordination, statutory compliance, employee engagement, and office administration.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organised, people‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Own end-to-end recruitment across sales, operations, technology, finance, and corporate functions.
• Work closely with hiring managers and founders to understand manpower requirements and hiring priorities.
• Manage job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
• Ensure positions are closed within agreed timelines without compromising on candidate quality.

2. Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

• Manage employee onboarding, documentation, induction, probation reviews, confirmation, transfers, and exits.
• Maintain accurate employee records, attendance, leave balances, and HR databases.
• Coordinate monthly payroll processing, salary revisions, reimbursements, and full-and-final settlements.
• Establish and maintain HR policies, SOPs, employee handbooks, and standard documentation.
• Ensure timely resolution of employee queries and HR‑related issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all employee‑related matters.

3. Performance Management & Employee Engagement

• Implement and manage performance appraisal, goal‑setting, probation review, and feedback processes.
• Support managers in building accountability, clear expectations, and a performance‑oriented culture.
• Organise employee engagement activities, team events, celebrations, and recognition initiatives.
• Conduct employee feedback sessions and exit interviews to identify areas for improvement.
• Help build a workplace culture that values ownership, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

4. Statutory Compliance & HR Governance

• Ensure applicable labour law and employment compliance, including PF, ESI, professional tax, gratuity, bonus, and other statutory requirements, as applicable.
• Coordinate statutory filings, registers, audits, and inspections with payroll vendors, consultants, and relevant authorities.Manage employment contracts, appointment letters, confidentiality agreements, and other employee documentation.
• Support POSH compliance, including the Internal Committee and applicable training and reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure that statutory obligations are completed within deadlines.

5. Office Administration & Facilities Management

• Manage day-to-day office administration, facilities, housekeeping, security, and maintenance.
• Ensure the office is clean, organised, functional, and adequately equipped.
• Handle procurement, quotations, negotiations, and expense control for administrative requirements.
• Coordinate office infrastructure, access cards, seating arrangements, repairs, and other facility‑related needs.
• Manage travel, accommodation, meetings, and other administrative arrangements when required.
• Maintain administrative budgets, invoices, vendor records, and expense reports.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA/PGDM in HR is an advantage.
• 2-5 years of experience in HR generalist, HR operations, and administration roles.
• Prior experience in a startup or other fast‑growing operating environment is preferred.
• Strong hands‑on experience in recruitment, payroll coordination, employee lifecycle management, and statutory compliance.
• Good working knowledge of applicable Indian labour laws and HR documentation.
• Experience managing office administration, vendors, facilities, and administrative budgets.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and HRMS, attendance, and payroll tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ownership: Takes complete responsibility for outcomes and follows through without constant supervision.
• Execution: Gets things done on time, with attention to detail.
• People orientation: Builds trust while maintaining fairness and professional boundaries.
• Organisation: Manages multiple priorities systematically.
• Startup mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity, changing priorities, and building processes from scratch.
• Cost consciousness: Manages administrative expenses efficiently without compromising essential standards.

Why Join KYZO?

• Opportunity to build HR and administration processes in a growing startup.
• Direct interaction with founders and leadership.
• Ownership of a broad, high‑impact function.
• Opportunity to shape the company's culture, hiring standards, and employee experience.
• A fast‑paced environment that values initiative, accountability, and execution.

If you enjoy building systems, hiring great people, solving operational problems, and creating a productive workplace, we would love to hear from you.