JOB LOCATION : Bangalore, India (Hybrid)
EXPERIENCE : 7 - 9 Years
ROLE TYPE : Individual Contributor
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking a proactive, results-driven Associate HR Manager to join our agile and evolving HR team. You will play a crucial role in supporting the company's organizational needs and ensuring seamless day to day HR operations. This is a strategic yet hands-on role where you will manage the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding to offboarding — while working in close collaboration with the Director – HR. You will be actively involved in compliance, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and talent development initiatives and will be an integral partner in designing and executing people strategies that elevate employee experience, ensure legal and cultural alignment, and drive business outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own and manage end-to-end employee lifecycle including onboarding, documentation, HRMS administration, employee engagement, and offboarding.
- Work closely with the Director – HR to co-lead programs around employee engagement, performance management, talent development, and internal compliance.
- Drive and sustain key HR projects (e.g., engagement initiatives, learning programs, rewards, culture-building) with consistency and measurable outcomes.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees, handling concerns and escalations with empathy, maturity, urgency and structured communication.
- Partner with leadership and department heads to resolve employee concerns, conflicts, or queries through structured, rationale and sensitive communication.
- Drive performance management operations, including goal setting, appraisal coordination, and feedback mechanisms.
- Prepare and analyze HR metrics, prepare dashboards, and convert data into actionable insights to support decision-making
- Ensure all HR initiatives are executed with clarity, accountability, and strategic alignment without the need for follow-ups.
- Be accountable for timelines and quality in all deliverables
MUST HAVE SKILLS:
- MBA/PGDM in HR from a recognized institute preferred.
- 7–9 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HRBP role in mid size tech start-up ecosystems
- Proven experience in managing the full employee lifecycle independently.
- Ability to collaborate strategically with senior leaders while executing with precision.
- Strong logical reasoning, decision-making ability, and structured problem-solving - brings solutions, not just problems.
- High attention to detail, accountability, responsiveness, and follow-through - understands priority and urgency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - assertive and clear
- Exceptional time management, prioritization, and task ownership - able to balance multiple tasks without compromising quality.
- Empathetic, assertive, and balanced approach to employee interactions
- Analytical mindset – can work with data, identify trends, and present actionable insights.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with confidence and maturity
- Consistency and ownership in driving initiatives to closure.
- Understanding of Agile or fast-paced tech environments
WHY JOIN PEOPLE10:
Work directly with a people-first, agile leadership team that values clarity, accountability, and innovation.
Be part of a company that is scaling rapidly and where HR is a strategic growth enabler.
Opportunity to co-own and co-design impactful HR programs from day one.
Opportunity to lead impactful, company-wide initiatives and shape culture.
A flexible, hybrid work model with a culture of collaboration and outcome-driven performance.
CAREER PATH AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
This role is designed for future growth and leadership. You will initially lead a lean HR team, and take full ownership of HR operations and strategic collaborations. As People10 scales, this position will evolve to take more direct reportees and greater ownership of HR strategy. This role will progress into Senior Manager, Associate Director and Director - HR and so on. You will be working side-by-side with the Director – HR, giving you a strategic foundation to take on higher-level roles as the organization expands.
PEOPLE10 WORK CULTURE:
At People10, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment surrounded by helpful colleagues and a workplace where feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, People10 is the place for you. People10 is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Our culture of an open-door policy, constant connection with leadership team, opportunities for skill development through diversified learning initiatives like code combat, meetups, knowledge booster sessions makes People10 a rewarding place to work.
