You’ll be working with the Talent Team.

We’re looking for a Talent Operations and Payroll Specialist who’s hands-on, detail-driven, and can keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. If you enjoy solving problems, managing systems, and ensuring everything from payroll to policies is on point, this role might be a great fit. You'll play a key role in shaping and streamlining core HR processes as we scale.

Our philosophy: Break. Believe. Build

Break stuff. Break assumptions. Break the thumb rule.

Believe in the team. Believe in the process. Believe through failures.

Build fast. Build passionately. Build to simplify.

What you will do:

Payroll & Compliance

• Handle end-to-end payroll every month—fixed, variable tracking, final settlements, stipends, NAPS, and anything else to do with contract-related payments to people.

• Coordinate with finance and consultants to make sure all statutory requirements (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, etc.) are filed on time.

• Be audit and due-diligence ready: maintain clean documentation and handle any request for / checks on information and processes confidently.

• Monthly and annual manpower budget and tracking actual and budgeted, and support with Compensation & Benefits strategies as per requirements.

• Monthly payroll MIS and reconciliation report to Finance. Preparation of payroll data for investors as per requirements.

HRMS & Systems

• Lead the implementation and day-to-day management of HRMS.

• Take ownership of all people-related modules such as attendance, leave, performance feedback, and employee data.

• Liaise with vendors for any tweaks or fixes and make sure the system is always accurate.

Employee Helpdesk

• Be the go-to point of contact for employees regarding HR queries—payroll, policies, leave,

attendance, documentation, and more.

• Ensure timely resolution of employee concerns with clarity and empathy.

• Collaborate with relevant internal teams (finance, IT, admin, etc.) to resolve cross-functional concerns.

• Identify recurring queries and help improve internal communication or SOPs to reduce friction.

Talent Operations

• Draft and update HR policies, handbooks, and SOPs that are easy to follow and reflect how we actually work.

• Run onboarding and exit processes smoothly—right from documentation to background checks.

• Keep employee records up-to-date and consistent across all platforms.

• Step in as a backup for team members when needed to ensure there’s no disruption in daily operations.

• Help run performance reviews and feedback cycles without a hitch.

• Share HR communications with teams and make sure internal policies are followed.

• Drive audit processes and ensure compliance to local regulations and internal processes.

• Manage biometric systems and make sure attendance data is reliable across all locations.

The ideal candidate requires:

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in HR Ops—bonus if it’s in a fast-moving or startup environment.

• Strong working knowledge of payroll processes and statutory compliance.

• Experience with HRMS tools—setting them up, managing vendors, and making them work for you.

• Solid skills in Excel or Google Sheets (you’ll need it for payroll and data tracking).

• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to follow through on tasks

• Great communication skills and a knack for solving people-related problems calmly and clearly.

About Us

Exponent simplifies energy for EVs.

Co-founded by Arun Vinayak (Ather Energy's Founding Partner & Former Chief Product Officer) and Sanjay Byalal (Former hardware strategic sourcing and cell strategy lead, Ather

and Former Supply Chain Lead, HUL)

We focus on solving two sides of the energy problem by building our E-Pump (charging station) and E-Pack (battery pack) which together unlock 15-min rapid charging.

The 200+ strong team of passionate builders have a ton of EV experience and are currently looking for more builders to join one of the best EV teams in India to build & scale Exponent.