HR Executive - Operations

Job Description

THE ROLE

As HR Executive – Operations at Hunger Inc. , you’ll be the backbone of our people operations, ensuring our teams have everything they need to succeed while we create memorable food experiences. From onboarding to offboarding, payroll to policies, you’ll manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle with precision, compliance, and care. This isn’t just a desk job—you’ll be on the ground across our outlets, kitchens, and office spaces, making sure the workplace runs smoothly and employees feel supported.

WHO WE ARE

Hunger Inc. is home to The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro, Bombay Sweet Shop, Veronica’s, Papa’s, and Enthucutlet. We believe that great people create great experiences. Our HR team plays a central role in fostering a positive workplace, maintaining compliance, and ensuring seamless processes that allow our employees to thrive and, in turn, deliver delightful moments to our guests.

WHO YOU ARE

3+ years of experience in HR operations, ideally in hospitality, FMCG, or retail

Strong understanding of HR practices, policies, and Indian labor laws

Proficient in HRMS systems and MS Office (especially Excel)

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills

Skilled in handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities

YOUR TEAM

You’ll work with :

Manager – HR Operations (your direct reporting manager)

People & Culture team for employee engagement and performance support

Finance team for payroll and compliance inputs

Operations teams across restaurants, production units, and outlets

REPORTING TO

Manager – HR Operations

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Employee Lifecycle Management : Manage end-to-end lifecycle from onboarding (documentation, background checks, induction) to offboarding (exit interviews, F&F settlement, documentation).

HR Data & Records : Maintain accurate HRMS records, ensure data confidentiality, and generate reports / analytics for management insights.

Payroll & Benefits : Collate payroll inputs (attendance, leave, etc.), administer benefits (insurance, PF, statutory compliances), and resolve related queries.

Compliance & Policies : Ensure labor law and policy compliance, support policy updates, and handle employee grievances fairly.

Employee Relations & Support : Serve as first HR contact for queries, support managers / employees on HR issues (performance, discipline), and organize engagement activities to promote a positive workplace.

WHAT YOU BRING

A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Proven HR operations expertise with strong process orientation

Data-driven mindset with the ability to generate reports and insights

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-location work environment

Passion for building a positive employee experience

WHAT YOU WILL GET

Hands-on exposure to HR operations in a high-growth hospitality company

Opportunities to learn across HR functions and scale your career

Competitive salary and benefits

A collaborative and people-first culture where your work creates real impact