ZENTEIQ

Head of People & Operations

Building the Foundation for 3x Growth

Major Project Announcements Coming Soon

🏢 Company Overview

Join Zenteiq Aitech Innovations Pvt. Ltd., our rapidly growing AI/tech startup at an inflection point in our journey. We're scaling from 15 to 50+ team members over the next 12 months as we execute on cutting-edge AI platform solutions for enterprise and strategic sectors.

Major Milestone Ahead: We're on the verge of announcing transformational projects that will significantly accelerate our growth trajectory and establish us as a key player in India's AI ecosystem. These upcoming announcements will position our team at the forefront of indigenous AI development for critical applications.

We need an experienced HR professional to build robust people operations that support our ambitious growth while preserving our innovative culture during this exciting expansion phase.

📍 Location: Bangalore, India (On-site)
👤 Reporting: Direct report to CEO/Co-Founder
👥 Team Size: Starting as individual contributor, with potential to build team

🎯 Key Responsibilities

🎯 Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

  • Design and execute recruitment strategies for technical and non-technical roles
  • Build talent pipelines for specialized positions (AI/ML engineers, platform architects)
  • Develop structured interview processes and technical assessment frameworks
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing to offer negotiation
  • Establish employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives
  • Track recruitment metrics and optimize hiring efficiency

🏗️ Organizational Design & Structure

  • Design scalable organizational structure for 35-person expansion
  • Create detailed job descriptions and career progression frameworks
  • Establish cross-functional team structures and reporting hierarchies
  • Define roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authorities
  • Plan departmental growth and resource allocation
  • Implement communication protocols for growing team

💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Conduct market research and establish competitive salary bands
  • Design performance-based bonus and incentive structures
  • Administer benefits programs (health insurance, retirement, perks)
  • Manage payroll operations and vendor relationships
  • Create merit-based compensation frameworks
  • Ensure pay equity and compliance with local regulations

📊 Performance Management

  • Design and implement goal-setting frameworks (OKRs recommended)
  • Establish performance review cycles and 360-feedback processes
  • Create promotion criteria and recognition programs
  • Develop performance improvement and coaching protocols
  • Track team productivity and engagement metrics
  • Support managers with performance management training

🤝 Employee Relations & Culture

  • Preserve and evolve company culture during rapid scaling
  • Handle conflict resolution and employee grievances
  • Plan team building events and employee engagement initiatives
  • Implement internal communication strategies
  • Develop remote work and hybrid policies
  • Conduct stay interviews and exit interviews

⚖️ Compliance & Operations

  • Ensure labor law compliance across all jurisdictions
  • Manage employment contracts, NDAs, and legal documentation
  • Implement workplace policies (harassment, safety, code of conduct)
  • Handle visa/work authorization for international hires
  • Maintain HRIS systems and employee data privacy
  • Conduct regular policy reviews and updates

✅ Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

  • 5-8 years of progressive HR experience in tech/startup environments
  • Proven track record scaling teams from 15-75+ employees
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
  • Startup experience essential - understanding of fast-paced environments

Technical Competencies

  • HRIS Implementation: Experience with HR technology platforms
  • Recruitment Technology: Proficiency with ATS systems and recruiting tools
  • Data Analysis: Ability to track, analyze, and report on HR metrics
  • Employment Law: Strong understanding of labor regulations and compliance

Core Skills

  • Systems Thinking: Ability to design scalable processes and frameworks
  • Project Management: Experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels

Preferred Qualifications

  • SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification
  • AI/Tech Industry Experience: Understanding of technical roles
  • International HR: Experience with global hiring and remote teams
  • Change Management: Formal training in organizational change

🎁 What We Offer

💼 Professional Growth

Build HR function from scratch at a high-growth startup positioned for explosive growth. Ground-floor opportunity with major project announcements imminent.

💰 Competitive Package

Competitive salary with growth-based adjustments, performance bonuses tied to company milestones, and comprehensive health benefits.

🌟 Work Environment

Collaborative, innovation-focused culture with modern office space, cutting-edge technology exposure, and direct access to leadership team.

Success Metrics (First Year)

35+
Positions Filled
90%+
Retention Rate
85%+
Employee Satisfaction
100%
Compliance Record

🎯 Ideal Candidate Profile

You're a seasoned HR professional who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and recognizes a once-in-a-career opportunity when you see it. You've successfully scaled teams before and understand the unique challenges of maintaining culture and quality during rapid growth.

This is your chance to join a company at the perfect moment - right before major announcements that will fundamentally change our trajectory. You're excited about building something from scratch and having significant ownership over our people strategy during a period of unprecedented growth potential.

You're data-driven in your approach but understand that startup HR requires flexibility and creative problem-solving. You can balance the needs of individual employees with business objectives, and you're passionate about creating an environment where talented people can do their best work while being part of something truly significant.

Ready to Build the Future?

Join us at this pivotal moment and help shape the next chapter of AI innovation in India.

Application Process:

Initial screening call (30 min) → Case study presentation (60 min) → Final interview with leadership (90 min) → Reference checks