Office Manager

About this role

<h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p>The HR Operations Associate at Arcana will work closely with business and engineering teams to support and scale people operations. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role focused on employee experience, HR operations, and process excellence. You will be a key point of contact for employees and play a critical role in ensuring HR processes are smooth, timely, and consistent.</p> <h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Own end-to-end onboarding operations: documentation, coordination, checklists, and employee readiness.</li> <li>Support HR operational processes, including attendance/leave tracking, HRIS updates, and employee records.</li> <li>Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries with empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality.</li> <li>Support employee engagement initiatives/events, celebrations, surveys, and help drive follow-ups.</li> <li>Contribute to HR projects and process improvements; identify opportunities to simplify and automate workflows.</li> <li>Coordinate with Finance and Legal teams on addendums, contracts, and policy updates.</li> <li>Support onboarding and exit operations for expatriate employees (if applicable).</li> <li>Assist with HR audits/ISO documentation and ensure accurate record maintenance.<br><br></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Requirements</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.</li> <li>0–1 year of experience in HR Ops/People Operations. MBA HR freshers are strongly encouraged to apply.</li> <li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills.</li> <li>Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.</li> <li>Proactive, resourceful, and a strong team player.</li> <li>Proficient in MS Office, HRIS tools, and general HR technology.<br><br></li> </ul>