Human Resources Executive

About the Job Location: Bengaluru (In-Office at Rajajinagar) Type: Full-time

About Us Led by alumni from London School of Economics UK, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and KPMG with work experience across UK, India, South-East Asia and Australia, Ascendus specialises in providing industry research and consulting services that help businesses navigate markets with confidence. For startups, we offer pitch deck development, financial modelling, market research, and more. Our clients include pioneering companies at the forefront of AI and technological innovation.

About the Role We are seeking a reliable, experienced and detail-oriented HR and Business Support Executive with excellent communication skills. The Executive will work on a full-time basis from our Bengaluru office in Rajajinagar. This role is ideal for individuals interested in HR, administration, research, founder engagement and business support activities.

What You’ll Do Conduct online research/ outreach/ review applications to identify and shortlist relevant service providers, partners, agencies, and candidate profiles. Run screening and qualification conversations (via call/Google Meet/ email/ LinkedIn, etc.) with shortlisted candidates, partners, and service providers to assess fit, capability, and next steps. Handle inbound and outbound communication (via call/Google Meet/ email/ LinkedIn, etc.) with startup founders and prospective clients who have expressed interest in our services - answer queries, capture requirements, and route opportunities appropriately. Coordinate calendars and scheduling for meetings and calls, including confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups. Maintain clean documentation and trackers - organized trackers, call notes, research outputs, and status updates across ongoing workstreams. Assist in business research and analysis tasks where required. Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support, assist with travel arrangements, and internal/external coordination to keep execution smooth across projects and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For Completed graduation; prior work experience preferred Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely Basic familiarity with tools like Google Docs, Google Sheets

Why Join Us Market driven compensation Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals with prior experience at leading global institutions Insightful experience of engaging with startup founders building high-potential ventures Exposure to HR, operations, research & analysis, and business support