HR & Operations Assistant (Startup Operations)

Glojourn; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A global immigration firm in Hyderabad is seeking an HR & Operations Assistant to build and manage foundational systems. The role entails handling HR operations, payroll, compliance, and daily business support. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have 1–4 years of relevant experience, particularly in startups. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Relocation assistance is not available for applicants from outside Hyderabad.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in HR operations, office operations, or startup operations roles.
• Experience in early-stage startups is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end HR operations including hiring coordination and onboarding.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and compliance files.
• Manage day-to-day startup operations and internal workflows.
• Track attendance, leaves, and employee benefits.
• Build scalable systems for HR and operations from scratch.

Skills

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

High ownership and accountability mindset

Ability to work independently

Strong documentation and process orientation

High attention to detail

Comfort with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Basic payroll systems knowledge

HRMS/Payroll software familiarity

Job description

HR & Operations Assistant (Startup Operations)

The HR & Operations Assistant will play a critical role in building and running the foundational systems of GloJourn. This role combines human resources, payroll, compliance coordination, and end-to-end startup operations. The position is designed for someone who is highly organized, execution-focused, and comfortable working in an evolving startup environment where structure is still being built. This role supports both people operations and business operations, ensuring smooth daily functioning while building scalable processes for growth.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities HR & People Operations

• Support end-to-end HR operations including hiring coordination, onboarding, documentation, and exit processes.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, contracts, and compliance files.
• Coordinate recruitment logistics (job postings, screening coordination, interview scheduling).
• Manage onboarding processes including policies, access, and induction workflows.
• Support employee engagement activities and internal communications.
• Assist with performance tracking processes and review coordination.

Payroll & Compliance

• Support payroll processing in coordination with external vendors/accountants.
• Track attendance, leaves, reimbursements, and employee benefits.
• Maintain statutory compliance documentation (PF, ESI, tax filings, labor law documentation, as applicable).
• Coordinate audits and compliance reporting.
• Maintain payroll records and reporting dashboards.

Operations & Business Support

• Manage day-to-day startup operations and internal workflows.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and external partners.
• Support financial operations tracking (invoicing, payments, basic expense management).
• Assist in setting up SOPs, policies, and internal operational frameworks.
• Maintain documentation systems, trackers, and internal databases.
• Support leadership with operational reporting and execution tracking.

Startup Enablement

• Build scalable systems for HR and operations from scratch.
• Create structure in processes where none exist.
• Support cross-functional coordination between product, tech, content, and business teams.
• Assist founders in operational planning and execution.

Required Skills & Qualifications Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, Commerce, or related field.

Experience

1–4 years of experience in HR operations, office operations, or startup operations roles. Experience in early-stage startups is a strong advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• High ownership and accountability mindset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong documentation and process orientation.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities.

Technical Skills

• Basic payroll systems knowledge.
• HRMS/Payroll software familiarity.
• Documentation tools and trackers.
• Basic financial operations understanding.

Personality & Cultural Fit

• Execution-focused and action-oriented.
• Calm under pressure.
• Ethical and confidentiality-driven.
• Process-builder mentality.
• Collaborative and communication-driven.

Growth Path

This role can evolve into:

• HR Manager
• Operations Manager
• Business Operations Lead

Important Note on Relocation

Applicants applying from outside Hyderabad should note that no relocation assistance, housing support, or related benefits will be provided. Any relocation decision will be entirely at the candidate's discretion and expense.

About the Company

About GloJourn Immigration

GloJourn Immigration is a service-centric, experience-driven global immigration firm supporting cross-border mobility for individuals and organizations. We currently support visa and immigration processes across the United States, United Arab Emirates, and India, with a strong focus on clarity, compliance, and thoughtful client experience.

As we scale, we are building a disciplined operations team that values accuracy, ownership, and ethical service delivery.