HR Executive and Recruiter

About Roti Kulcha Naan

Roti Kulcha Naan (RKN) is a developing North Indian vegetarian casual dining brand operating out of Bengaluru with two outlets located in HSR Layout and Jayanagar, alongside a central kitchen. The brand focuses on authentic traditional Indian breads and gravies, emphasizing hygiene, food safety, minimal wastage, and operational consistency. With over 50 team members, RKN is establishing a dedicated HR function to support growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Role Overview

We are seeking a self-reliant and experienced HR Executive to oversee the complete employee lifecycle for our outlets and central kitchen. This position will manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll compliance, and HR operations. As the first dedicated HR hire, you will closely collaborate with the founding team and shape the human resources framework for this growing brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle recruitment for kitchen staff, service personnel, and management roles across all locations, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer generation.
• Keep updated staffing trackers for each outlet and the central kitchen.
• Establish a strong hiring pipeline for roles characterized by high turnover such as commis, stewards, and helpers.
• Develop and implement structured onboarding including documentation, induction sessions, and issuance of uniforms and IDs.
• Maintain detailed employee records and HR databases, manage exit formalities including full and final settlements and conduct exit interviews.
• Accurately process monthly payroll across all locations in a timely manner.
• Manage compliance related to Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), and other statutory filings and registrations.
• Ensure adherence to labour laws relevant to the food and hospitality industry.
• Address employee grievances and upkeep workplace discipline.
• Support performance management processes and promote staff welfare programs.
• Coordinate with outlet managers on staffing levels and scheduling requirements.
• Maintain attendance and leave management systems.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of three years’ experience in HR generalist roles, preferably within food and beverage, retail, or hospitality sectors.
• Practical knowledge of payroll processing and statutory compliance regarding PF and ESI.
• Experience recruiting for high-volume and high-turnover positions.
• Comfortable operating primarily from the central kitchen location with routine visits to outlets.
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Hindi and Kannada is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and familiar with HR management or payroll software tools.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead the HR division from the inception stage in a growing F&B brand.
• Direct interaction with the founding partners of the company.
• Chance to design and implement HR processes and systems as the business expands.