Human Resource Coordinator

de Novo Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office snacks

Job summary

de Novo Solutions in Chennai is seeking a proactive HR Coordinator to handle HR administration, onboarding, asset management, and employee experience. You will coordinate with UK stakeholders, manage office logistics, and support executive operations as needed.

The role offers exposure to HR, IT coordination, facilities, and culture-shaping initiatives, ideal for an MBA/HR or a professional with 1–2 years’ experience who loves getting things done.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in HR, admin, or operations, or fresh MBA/HR with proactive mindset.
• Strong willingness to learn HR end-to-end and own responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• HR Administration & Compliance: manage day-to-day HR tasks, records, and confidentiality.
• Asset & Facility Management: track laptops, equipment, and access cards; coordinate vendor relationships.
• Onboarding & Employee Experience: organize onboarding logistics and be go-to contact for HR/office needs.
• Employee Welfare & Culture: handle pantry, welfare initiatives.
• Event Coordination: plan and execute office events and activities.
• Executive Assistant Support (COO): calendar management and ad hoc reports.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tech-savvy

Problem-solving

Proactive

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

MBA/HR

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title: HR Coordinator

We're looking for a sharp, energetic HR Coordinator who genuinely enjoys getting things done someone who's equally comfortable troubleshooting a laptop issue, chasing down a vendor quote, and pulling together a last-minute team celebration. If you're an MBA or HR graduate hungry to learn HR from the ground up, or you've got a year of experience and you're ready to own real responsibility fast this is built for you.

What You’ll Own

HR Administration & Compliance

• Manage day-to-day HR administrative tasks, records, and documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support HR-related compliance processes, including alignment with ISO/ISMS standards where applicable.
• Partner with our UK IT admin team to provide basic IT support for the India office - troubleshooting, coordination, and ensuring everything stays compliant.

Asset & Facility Management

• Own asset management end-to-end - tracking, allocation, and maintenance of laptops, equipment, and access cards.
• Keep the India office running smoothly - facility upkeep, vendor coordination, and day-to-day office needs.
• Handle purchases and vendor relationships for office and welfare requirements.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Own onboarding logistics end-to-end - make sure every new joiner’s Day 1 feels organized, warm, and ready to go.
• Be a go-to, approachable point of contact for employees on everyday HR and office needs.

Employee Welfare & Culture

• Manage office snacks and pantry needs - small thing, big impact on daily morale.
• Support employee welfare initiatives across the year.

Event Coordination

• Take a lead role in planning and running office events - festivals, celebrations, team outings, and engagement activities.
• Own the logistics, vendors, and on-ground execution that turn an idea into a great event.

Executive Assistant Support (COO)

• Provide a slice of Executive Assistant support to our COO - managing her calendar and coordinating scheduling.
• Pull together sharp, ad hoc reports ahead of key meetings.

What You Bring

• 1-2 years of experience in HR, admin, or operations - or a fresh MBA/HR graduate with a sharp, proactive mindset and a genuine interest in HR.
• A real "get it done" attitude - you’re willing to get your hands dirty, figure things out, and learn fast on the job.
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail - nothing slips through the cracks on your watch.
• Sharp Excel skills - comfortable with formulas, structured data, and building clean trackers, not just data entry.
• Confident with PowerPoint - able to put together a clean, sharp deck without needing handholding.
• Clever and genuinely tech-savvy - you already use AI tools to work faster and smarter, and you’re excited to bring that instinct into HR.
• Hungry to learn the tech side of HR - HR systems, digitization, and how technology is reshaping the way HR teams work.
• Comfortable juggling multiple things at once without losing your calm.
• Good communication skills - you’ll be coordinating with UK stakeholders and employees across levels.
• A proactive, resourceful problem-solver who doesn’t wait around to be told what’s next.

Why This Role

This isn’t a narrow, single-lane HR job - it’s a launchpad. You’ll get hands-on exposure across HR operations, IT coordination, facilities, compliance, events, HR technology, and direct visibility into leadership, working closely with stakeholders across India and the UK. If you’re looking for a role where you’ll learn fast, own real things early, and build a genuinely broad HR foundation - tech-savvy and all - we’d love to meet you.