HR Executive

About De Arte Jewels

De Arte Jewels is a growing startup in the jewellery space, built on creativity, craftsmanship, and trust. As we scale our operations, we are looking for an HR Generalist who will take complete ownership of the HR function and help build strong people practices from the ground up.

Role OverviewThe HR Generalist at De Arte Jewels will be responsible for handling the complete employee lifecycle and HR operations independently. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who can set up HR systems, policies, payroll, and compliance from scratch, while also being the go-to person for all employee-related matters.

You will work closely with the Founder and leadership team and play a critical role in shaping the company culture.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. HR Setup & Policy Formulation

·        Create, draft, and implement HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook

·        Establish HR processes suitable for a startup environment

·        Define job roles, designations, reporting structures, and HR documentation

·        Ensure HR practices align with company values and legal requirements

2.Recruitment & Onboarding·        Handle end-to-end recruitment for all functions

·        Draft job descriptions and manage sourcing, interviews, and offer rollouts

·        Conduct background verification and documentation checks

·        Manage employee onboarding, induction, and confirmation processes

3.Payroll, Compensation & Benefits

·        Prepare salary structures and CTC break-ups

·        Process monthly payroll and payslips

·        Manage attendance, leave records, incentives, bonuses, and reimbursements

·        Coordinate with finance for payroll accuracy and closures

4.  Statutory Compliance & HR Legal Matters

·    Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws including:

·    PF, ESIC, Professional Tax

·    Shops & Establishment Act

·    Bonus, Gratuity, Minimum Wages

·        Maintain statutory records, filings, and registers

·        Coordinate with external consultants for audits and filings

·        Handle compliance-related inspections if required

5. Employee Lifecycle & Relations

·        Manage confirmations, appraisals, promotions, transfers, and exits

·        Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, and employee queries

·        Conduct exit interviews and manage full & final settlements

·        Maintain a positive and professional work environment

6. Performance Management & Training

·        Support performance appraisal processes

·        Assist in goal setting, review cycles, and documentation

·        Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives

7.  HR Operations & Reporting

·        Maintain employee records, files, and HR trackers

·        Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of HR data

·        Prepare HR MIS reports for management

·        Act as a single point of contact for all HR-related matters

Skills & Competencies

·        Strong knowledge of HR operations and Indian labor laws

·        Hands-on experience in payroll and statutory compliance

·        Ability to work independently in a startup setup

·        Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

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High integrity and people-handling ability