HR & Admin Executive (HR Generalist)

About idream iedeo Tech Labs
idream iedeo Tech Labs is an early-stage technology company in Chennai building software and AI-driven products. We are growing our engineering, design and business teams and are now building our people function from the ground up.
About the role
We are looking for an HR & Admin Executive to own HR end to end as our first dedicated HR professional. You will manage the full hiring lifecycle for technology and business roles, set up our HR operations and compliance, and keep our office running smoothly. This is a high-ownership role with direct access to the founders and the leadership team.
Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical and business roles: job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interview coordination and offer management.
- Build and maintain a talent pipeline using LinkedIn, job portals, referrals and professional networks.
- Run onboarding and exit processes, including offer and appointment letters, documentation and induction.
- Maintain employee records, attendance and leave, and prepare accurate inputs for monthly payroll.
- Coordinate statutory compliance (PF, ESI, professional tax and related filings) with our accountant and advisors.
- Draft and maintain HR policies, templates and standard operating procedures.
- Drive employee engagement, communication and feedback.
- Oversee office administration, including vendors, assets, equipment and facilities.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or PGDM in Human Resources preferred.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in an HR generalist or talent acquisition role, with hands-on experience hiring IT or technology professionals.
- Working knowledge of HR operations, payroll inputs and Indian statutory compliance (PF, ESI, professional tax), and awareness of current labour law updates.
- Experience with an applicant tracking system or HRMS, and strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Comfortable working independently in a small, fast-moving team.
What we offer
- The opportunity to build the HR function from scratch and shape our culture and processes.
- Direct exposure to leadership and visibility of your impact.
- Broad learning across recruitment, HR operations, compliance and administration.
- Clear growth as the company scales.
Location: Royapuram, Chennai. This is an on-site role.
How to apply
Apply on LinkedIn or email your resume to hr@iedeo.com with the subject line "HR & Admin Executive".

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