HR Manager - Bangalore

Overview

AiPrise is hiring its first HR Manager in India to own people operations and the workplace for its Bangalore team, acting as the senior people leader on the ground.

What you'll do

• Own HR for AiPrise India Private Limited, including policies, employee records, letters, and the full employee lifecycle
• Keep the company compliant with Indian labour law, including the four Labour Codes and Karnataka state rules, Shops and Establishments registration, and statutory registers
• Run the POSH program: Internal Committee, annual training, and required filings
• Advise managers on performance, employee relations, and sensitive conversations, and lead investigations and exits with care
• Maintain clean data in Rippling (HRIS) and support audit and SOC 2 evidence requests
• Manage monthly India payroll with the payroll vendor: inputs, joiners and leavers, variable pay, reimbursements, and final settlements
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy before approval and resolve employee pay questions quickly
• Own statutory compliance with the vendor: PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, gratuity, and timely filings
• Administer India benefits such as group health insurance and help employees understand them
• Own onboarding for every Bangalore hire, from offer acceptance and background checks through day one and the first 90 days
• Partner with hiring managers to plan headcount, run interview processes, and maintain a strong candidate experience
• Manage candidates and pipeline in Ashby, prepare offer letters, and keep offers consistent and confidential
• Coordinate with recruiting agencies and build the employer brand in Bangalore
• Lead the move into a new Bangalore office: space planning, vendor selection, fit-out timelines, budget tracking, and move day
• Own day-to-day office operations: building management, maintenance, access, IT equipment logistics, and supplies
• Manage facilities vendors (cleaning, pantry, courier, security) and their contracts and spend
• Plan in-office culture: team events, visits from the US team, and offsite logistics

What you'll need

• 6 to 10 years of experience in HR, including 2+ years as the HR lead or generalist for an India entity
• Hands-on India payroll experience working with a payroll vendor, including statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, gratuity)
• Working knowledge of Indian labour law and the Labour Codes, POSH, and Karnataka requirements
• Experience owning onboarding and supporting recruiting at a growing company
• Experience running office or facilities operations, ideally including an office setup or move
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information such as compensation and employee relations matters
• Clear, confident communication with employees, leaders, and a manager based in the US
• Able to be in the HSR Layout office 4 days a week

Nice to have

• Experience at a startup or high-growth tech company working with a global team
• Experience with Rippling, Ashby, or similar HRIS and ATS tools
• Background supporting SOC 2 or similar audits
• MBA or PG degree in HR, or a related qualification

Details

• Location: Bangalore, HSR Layout office
• Work mode: in office 4 days a week
• Reports in partnership with the US HR Manager and India leadership