HR & Talent Acquisition Executive

Company Description: Blends is a beverage brand specializing in freshly made smoothies and cold-pressed juices that prioritize authenticity and quality. Every drink is made to order using fresh ingredients designed to complement diverse lifestyles and nutritional preferences. The company is committed to offering products free from artificial additives and preservatives, focusing on the natural essence of each ingredient. Team members at Blends contribute to a culture that values transparency, health-conscious choices, and a high-quality customer experience.

About The Role: Blends is looking for a hands-on HR & Talent Acquisition Executive to manage HR operations, lead recruitment and help build our team as we scale. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of HR compliance, payroll, salary structuring and taxation, along with an understanding of the F&B or hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across store, kitchen, operations and corporate roles.
• Source, screen and onboard candidates while maintaining a strong talent pipeline.
• Manage employee documentation, attendance, leave, payroll inputs and exit formalities.
• Calculate CTC, structure salary breakups and prepare compensation offers, with a sound understanding of applicable taxation, TDS and statutory deductions.
• Ensure HR and labour law compliance, including PF, ESI, gratuity, professional tax, applicable labour regulations and statutory filings.
• Coordinate monthly payroll processing and ensure accuracy in salaries, deductions and employee records.
• Handle employee queries, engagement initiatives, performance management and retention.
• Work closely with store and operations teams to meet manpower requirements and manage frontline attrition.
• Develop and streamline HR policies and processes as the business grows.

What We're Looking For

• 2 - 4 years of HR experience, with strong exposure to talent acquisition and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, CTC calculations, salary structuring, taxation and statutory compliance is mandatory.
• Experience in F&B, hospitality, QSR or retail is preferred.
• Good understanding of applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and HR/payroll tools.
• A proactive, detail-oriented individual comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business.

We’re looking for someone who can independently manage recruitment, payroll and compliance, not just HR administration.