Human Resources Associate - Operations

Graviton Research Capital is a privately funded quantitative trading firm striving for excellence in financial markets research. We trade across a multitude of asset classes and trading venues using a diverse range of concepts, from time series analysis and stochastic models to machine learning and statistical inference. We analyse terabytes of data to identify pricing anomalies and drive innovation in financial markets

Role

We are looking for an HR Operations Associate to bring structure, precision, and scalability to our HR function. The role involves owning employee lifecycle operations, driving data integrity across Zoho People, and continuously improving processes in a high-performance environment. This is a hands-on role with high ownership and direct impact on how HR operates at scale.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle management (onboarding, changes, exits)
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of HRIS (Zoho People) data and workflows
• Manage day-to-day HR operations and employee queries with strong turnaround times
• Work closely with Payroll, Legal, and Talent Acquisition teams
• Drive process improvements, automation, and workflow optimization
• Build and maintain SOPs, trackers, and reporting frameworks
• Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and documentation standards
• Identify gaps and proactively improve operational efficiency

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in HR Operations / HR Shared Services
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (Zoho People preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment
• Clear, structured communication and stakeholder management
• Bias for action and problem-solving mindset
• Experience with automation/workflows is a plus

Benefits

Our open and casual work culture gives you the space to innovate and deliver. Our cubicle-free offices, disdain for bureaucracy, and insistence on hiring the very best create a melting pot for great ideas and technology innovations. Everyone on the team is approachable; there is nothing better than working with friends! Our perks have you covered.

• Competitive compensation
• Annual international team outing
• Fully covered commuting expenses
• Best-in-class health insurance
• Delightful catered breakfasts and lunches
• A well-stocked kitchen
• 4 week annual leaves along with market holidays
• Gym and sports club memberships
• Regular social events and clubs
• After work parties