Talent & People Operations Lead

The Role:This is not a traditional 9-to-5 desk based HR job, but that of a Culture Builder as aTalent and People Lead. We are a fast-moving deep-tech startup building a high-performance team. We need aPeople Operations Leadwho can wear two hats: Be the engine forTalent Acquisitionsand also the architect for PeopleOperations.You willset the strategic foundationfor our People team, with a wide canvas thatencompassesculture,engagement models (policies), and setting the operational framework.

What You Will Do:

• Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus):Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for niche engineering roles (aerospace, edge computing, propulsion). You won't just post on LinkedIn; you will search for new talent in universities, alumni networks and communities.
• HR Tech Setup:You will implementand own the fully digital and AI enabled HR stack forATS(like Zoho Recruit) &HRMS(likeZoho People) to streamline attendance, leave, candidate and onboarding workflows in a seamless manner. You will need to utilise technology for a holistic people engagement and360 degreeperformance management systems.
• Compliance & Policy:Set up policies and implement an initial Employee Handbook, set up POSH committees, and ensure statutory compliance (PF/ESIC/PT/LWF) for a growing team.
• Office Administration:Manage the physical workspace, vendor procurement for workplace needs, and daily logistics to ensure the engineering team runs without friction.

Note:There will be a probation period for this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:36 years in HR Generalist or Talent Acquisition roles, preferably in aTechnology Startupor Engineering-focused company.
• Tool Proficiency:Hands-on experience implementing or managing ATS & HRMS (likeZohoRecruitandZohoPeople)is mandatory.
• Traits:High ownership. You are comfortableinterviewing a Senior Engineerone hour andnegotiating with vendors for office suppliesthe next.
• Education:MBA in HR or equivalent degree preferred.

Skills & Abilities: We are looking for -

• A personwhothrives in the "zero-to-one" phase, which requires amultidisciplinary builderethos with a bias for action.
• A foundational understanding of employment law and talent acquisition.
• Asystems thinkingabilityrequired to architect scalable frameworks and theoperational gritto execute them.
• A high-EQ communicator who can navigate the nuances of a high-performance deep-tech environment, acting as a trusted partner to leadership and a champion for the team.
• Aproduct-mindsettoward People Ops, where you treat our culture and internal processes as a constantly evolving product, striving for continuous betterment.
• We valueradical prioritisation - the ability to switch seamlessly from high-level cultural strategy to the granular details of a contract.

Application Requirement (Mandatory):Please attach a clear and concise cover letter telling us why you are a 'fit' for this role, and the value you bring to the four primary job requirements required to be carried out.

The Rewards:

• Accelerated Growth:You are entering at the "Ground Floor." As we scale, you will likely transition from a hands-on HR Manager to theHead of People Operations. The runway is clear for take-off.
• Impact:You aren't just filling seats; you are hand-picking the team that will build next-gen aerospace technologies.

Compensation: Competitive Market Salary + Generous Performance-Based Incentives + Founding Team opportunity i.e.potential ESOPs participation for high impact contributors.