People & Culture - Associate

Nubra; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Term insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Nubra is an all-in-one trading platform seeking a hands-on People & Culture - Associate for our Mumbai office to independently manage end-to-end HR for a small team. This generalist role covers recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, and employee engagement in a fast-paced startup environment, with an opportunity to shape HR processes as the company scales.

You will own HR operations for Mumbai while coordinating with teams in Bangalore and GIFT City, and support onboarding,

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred; strong generalist HR background considered
• 1–3 years of startup or small-office HR experience mandatory
• Knowledge of PF, ESI, PT and payroll coordination
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Own HR operations for the Mumbai location for end-to-end HR.
• Manage recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offers.
• Own onboarding and induction for new hires.
• Maintain HR records and compliance with policy.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs and attendance.
• Drive employee engagement and internal communications.
• Support performance management cycles and feedback documentation.
• Handle employee queries, grievances, and offboarding.

Skills

HR generalist

Communication

Autonomy

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

HRMS tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Nubra is an all-in-one trading platform built for traders of every kind from stock scalpers to options strategists. It combines advanced option chains, a multi-leg strategy builder, live market scanners, institutional-grade charts, and deep research (technical and fundamental) in a single terminal. Nubra is headquartered in Bangalore with Offices across Mumbai and GIFT City. Nubra is headquartered in Bengaluru, with offices in Mumbai and GIFT City.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on People & Culture - Associate to independently manage the end-to-end HR function for a small, close-knit team in our Mumbai office. This is a generalist role suited to someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll coordination, compliance, and employee engagement, in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll be the go-to HR point of contact for the team and will have the opportunity to shape HR processes as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Own HR operations for the Mumbai location while working closely with teams and stakeholders based in Bangalore and GIFT City
• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle - sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management for open roles across functions
• Own onboarding and induction for new hires, ensuring a smooth first-day-to-first-month experience
• Maintain and update employee records, HR databases, and documentation in line with company policy
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, including attendance, leaves, and reimbursements and ensure all payroll-related inputs are accurately updated in the HRMS.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, feedback mechanisms, and internal communication
• Support performance management cycles - goal setting, appraisals, and feedback documentation
• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, grievances, and HR-related concerns
• Manage off boarding processes including exit interviews, full & final settlements, and documentation
• Assist leadership with HR policy formulation and implementation as the team grows

What We're Looking For

• 1-3 years of experience having independently handled end-to-end HR operations for a small team (startup or small-office experience is mandatory)
• MBA/PGDM in HR is preferred, but candidates with a strong generalist HR background from other academic streams are welcome to apply
• Working knowledge of statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT) and payroll coordination
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and minimal supervision,this is an individual-contributor role for someone who can own the function
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust across a small team
• Proficiency with HRMS tools and MS Office/Google Workspace
• High degree of discretion and integrity in handling confidential employee information

Good to Have

• Prior experience in a fintech, broking, or financial services company

What We Offer

• Ownership of the HR function from day one, with room to build and improve processes
• A collaborative, fast-moving startup environment at the intersection of fintech and capital markets
• Competitive compensation and best-in-class employee benefits, including health and term insurance.