HR & Recruitment Specialist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles across:
  • Digital marketing
  • Design & development
  • Sales and operations
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and networks
• Screen resumes, conduct initial HR interviews, and coordinate technical rounds
• Understand role requirements clearly and hire execution-focused professionals
• Maintain and improve hiring turnaround time and quality

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

• Handle offer letters, onboarding documentation, and induction processes
• Coordinate joining formalities and probation tracking
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation
• Support smooth exits and offboarding processes when required

Attendance & Leave Management

• Manage daily attendance systems (remote, hybrid, or onsite teams)
• Track leaves, holidays, and work-from-home records
• Maintain accurate attendance reports for payroll processing
• Ensure transparency and consistency in attendance policies

Payroll & HR Operations

• Coordinate monthly payroll processing with accuracy and timelines
• Handle salary structures, incentives, deductions, and reimbursements
• Manage statutory compliance support (PF, ESI, professional tax, etc.)
• Ensure payslips, payroll records, and salary revisions are properly documented

HR Policies & Compliance

• Implement and maintain HR policies aligned with startup culture
• Ensure compliance with basic labour laws and company guidelines
• Handle employee queries related to payroll, attendance, and HR policies
• Maintain confidentiality and data accuracy at all times

Performance & Culture Support

• Support performance review cycles and appraisal documentation
• Work with managers to identify people issues and improvement areas
• Promote a professional, accountable, and growth-oriented culture
• Assist in engagement initiatives without losing execution focus

AI & HR Technology Adoption

• Use HRMS, attendance, and payroll tools efficiently
• Leverage AI tools for resume screening, hiring insights, and documentation
• Automate repetitive HR tasks while maintaining human judgment
• Stay updated with modern HR operations and people-tech trends

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience as an HR Executive / HR Specialist / HR Generalist
• Prior experience in:
  • Startup environments
  • Digital agencies, IT services, or service-based companies
• Hands-on exposure to recruitment, payroll, and attendance management
• Experience handling multi-role hiring is a strong advantage

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and interview coordination
• Working knowledge of payroll structures and attendance systems
• Basic understanding of Indian labour compliance (PF, ESI, PT)
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills

Execution Mindset

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organisational and follow-up skills
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setup

AI-Era Readiness

• Comfortable using HR software, ATS, and HRMS platforms
• Openness to AI-assisted HR workflows
• Willingness to upgrade skills as HR tech evolves

Professional Traits

• Clear and empathetic communication
• Fair, ethical, and structured approach to people management
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Practical problem-solving mindset

Why Join Lotus Digital?

• Play a core role in building and scaling teams
• Work closely with leadership and department heads
• Gain exposure to modern HR systems and startup growth
• Balance people-first thinking with execution-driven operations
• Opportunity to grow into a senior HR or people operations role