HR Manager - Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company: Zoid Technologies Private Limited

Location: Sector-132, Noida

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: 6 LPA to 8.4 LPA

About Us:

Zoid isa high-tech R&Dfirmdevoted towards developingcutting-edgetechnologies in theDefence and Aerospace sector. We majorly supply customised solutions to the Indian Military and UAV Manufacturers in the market. Our edge in the market is ourexpertiseand in-depth knowledge of AI, Electronics, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Robotics. Our on-going projects are:

• AI-based FOD detection software for Naval Air-stations.
• Reusable Off-board Missile Decoy for Anti-Ship MissileDfense.
• GNSS-Denied Navigation Suite
• Aerial Intelligent Mapping Suite
• Vision-based Kinetic Strike Solution
• Swarming Solutions

At Zoid, we are building a team ofexceptional engineers, researchers, problem-solversand skilled operatorwho want to work on technologies ofstrategic national importance.

Role Overview:

We are looking for anHR Manager&Technical TalentAcquisitionspecialistwho canbuild and scale a high-performance team.The person willbe responsible forfinding exceptionalcandidates, designingacquisitionstrategiesandmanaging HR systems.OverseeingHR operations, employee relations,complianceand HR policy implementationare also included.

The ideal candidate must beexecution-oriented, highly proactive,strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of both the recruitment landscape and HR operational functions, particularly within thefast-paced working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Talent Acquisition &Hiring Systems:

• Lead thecomplete hiring lifecyclefrom role definition to onboarding.
• Designstructured hiring procedures & strategies, including screening rounds, technical tests, and interview frameworks, etc.
• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance on workforce planning.
• Identify & recruitacross multiplecategoriesincluding:

1. Deep-techengineersand researchers (Project Managers, Software Developers, Full-Stack Developers, Avionics Engineers, UAV System Engineers, Drone Pilots)
2. Domain experts such asretired defenceofficersandprofessors
3. Freelancers & consultants
4. Skilled technicians and lab staff
5. Operational staff and labour whenrequired (Operations Managers, Office boy)
6. Interns

• Proactivelyidentify& source exceptional talent acrossstartups, research labs, universities, and defence organizations.
• Willingnessto study technical concepts to understand therequirementsaccording to specific hiring.
• Maintain astrong pipeline and candidate databasefor future hiring needs.
• Identifyand manageassessment platformsfor technical hiring such as coding tests or engineering evaluations.
• Build strong relationships withcollege placement coordinatorsand managecampus hiring programs.
• Conductbulk hiringwhenrequired, especiallyduringproductionstages& user-trials.
• Benchmarkmarket compensation and salary structuresfordifferent roles.
• Leadsalary negotiations and offer discussionswith candidates.

2. HR Operations & Organizational Development

• Manage coreHR operations includingHRsoftware,Applicant Tracking System (ATS), documentation, and employee records.
• Enhance employer brandingthrough targeted marketing campaigns, social media presence, and engagement with potential candidates, positioning the company as an employer of choice in the deep tech industry.
• Ensure compliance withIndian labour laws, statutory requirements, PF/ESI regulations, and employment contracts.
• Coordinate with theFinance team for payroll processing, audits, andmanpowercost tracking.
• Lead theperformance management cycle, including:
• Goal setting
• Feedback systems
• Performance reviews& improvement plans
• Appraisals
• Identifyand develop training programs to enhance employee skills and performance. Ensure employees are continuously trained on relevant topics and provided opportunities for professional growth.
• Track and analyse recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of hiring strategies and make data-driven decisions.
• Conductemployee onboarding and orientation programs.
• Managesensitive HR conversations,resolving conflicts,performance issues, and exits.
• Ensuringsmoothoffboarding and exitprocessesandcapturing feedback for continuous improvement.
• UseAI tools and automationto improve hiring efficiency and decision-making, including:

1. JD optimization
2. Boolean search refinement
3. Resume summarization
4. Candidate scoring frameworks
5. Structured interview question generation
6. Resume shortlisting automation

PreferredQualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) with relevant HR experience.

Experience

• Minimum3 yearshands-onexperienceofTalent Acquisitionandrecruitment processesindeep-techindustries.
• Hands-on experience in HR operations and performance management is highly desirable, particularly within the tech industry.

Skills

• Ability toread and understand technical profilesto shortlist candidates.
• Willingness to understand technical concepts to effectively evaluate and shortlist the candidates.
• Ability to take actions and ownership of delegated works.
• Creative problem solving & ability to learn/flex and adapt to changing business needs.
• Experience usingATS platforms, HR software, and AI tools for recruitment.
• Strongnegotiation,written & verbalcommunication, andinterpersonalskills.
• Knowledge ofIndian labour laws and HR compliance.
• Ability to work in afast-paced environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing training programs.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to connect with top talent like researchers,scientistsand engineers from around the world.
• Working in a collaborative, forward-thinking setting with a broad group of exceptionally brilliant individuals can help you develop your skills.
• We work onreally coolstuff & provide real-life exposure to defence deployments, and real-world technology development.
• The entire team works for months in an isolated area while taking in the splendour of nature. Current project trials are being held in Goa.So,all paid expenses are on us.