The HR Executive keeps day-to-day HR operations running accurately. They coordinate recruitment, onboarding paperwork, attendance and leave records, employee documentation and payroll inputs, and are often the first point of contact for employee questions.
Also known as: HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, Human Resources Executive
The responsibilities an HR Executive owns and the duties they perform.
The job information and the skills this role needs.
How to measure whether an HR Executive is succeeding.
In Piplhr, KPIs become recurring daily and weekly reports that each person submits - see Reporting & KPI tracking.
The HR Executive keeps day-to-day HR operations running accurately. They coordinate recruitment, onboarding paperwork, attendance and leave records, employee documentation and payroll inputs, and are often the first point of contact for employee questions.
Key responsibilities include: coordinate recruitment activities from job posting to interview scheduling; complete onboarding documentation and induction for new joiners; maintain accurate employee records in the HR system; manage attendance, leave and holiday records; prepare payroll inputs and resolve discrepancies with finance.
Technical skills: HRMS and attendance software, Excel or Google Sheets, Job portals and CV screening, HR documentation, Basic labour law awareness. Soft skills: Attention to detail, Organisation, Confidentiality, Approachability, Follow-through.
An HR Executive typically reports to the HR Manager.
Bachelor's degree; HR specialisation or certification preferred, with 1-3 years in HR operations or recruitment.
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