Senior Human Resources Recruiter

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Bengaluru, Karnataka | Full-Time | On-site

Experience: 7 10 Years | Function: Human Resources & People Strategy

Industry: Aerospace / Deep-Tech / EdTech / STEM

Kannada mandatory

ABOUT AERIONE BHARAT

Aerione Bharat Private Limited is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech company at the

intersection of space science, aerospace engineering, and STEM education. We build

rocketry education programmes for students and educators, design cutting-edge

innovations like the GennXT Smart Geometry tool and biodegradable material solutions,

and curate immersive experiences through our Astronomy Expo series.

We are a high-growth, mission-driven organisation building the next generation of space

and science talent in India. As we scale our teams, products, and national footprint, we

are looking for a seasoned HR leader to anchor our people function.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As Senior HR Manager, you will own the complete people function at Aerione Bharat

from talent strategy and leadership hiring to culture, compliance, and capability building.

You will work directly with the Founder and leadership team to build an organisation that

attracts top-tier science, technology, and business talent, and enables them to do the

best work of their careers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Leadership

Own end-to-end recruitment sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding

across technical, operational, and creative roles.

Build and manage a talent pipeline for niche roles in aerospace, EdTech, and STEM

product development.

Drive campus hiring partnerships with top engineering, management colleges and

STEM institutions.

Design and institutionalise structured interview frameworks and role-fit assessments.

HR Strategy & People Planning

Partner with the Leadership Team to develop a multi-year HR roadmap aligned with

the company's growth ambitions.

Design the organisation structure and manpower planning framework for new

product lines and geographies.

Define and implement total rewards strategy compensation benchmarking,

incentive structures, and benefits design.

Team Leadership & HR Operations

Lead, mentor, and grow an in-house HR team, setting clear KPIs and functional

ownership.

Oversee HR operations including HRMS administration, attendance, payroll

coordination, and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, Shops & Establishments Act).

Streamline HR processes and implement systems to support scale.

Culture, Engagement & Employer Branding

Build and drive a high-performance, inclusive, and innovation-first work culture.

Own employee engagement initiatives, pulse surveys, and action planning.

Establish Aerione Bharat as an employer of choice in the deep-tech and space-tech

ecosystem.

Lead the company's presence on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other employer branding

channels.

Performance Management & Learning

Design and implement a robust performance review cycle goal-setting, mid-year

reviews, and annual appraisals.

Identify L&D needs and create learning pathways for individual and leadership

growth.

Drive succession planning for critical roles.

HR Business Partnering

Act as a trusted strategic partner to department heads, providing HR guidance on

workforce matters.

Manage employee relations, grievance redressal, and disciplinary processes with

fairness and legal soundness.

Ensure all HR practices are in compliance with applicable Indian labour laws and

regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institution (Tier 1 or Tier 2

preferred).

7 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or

strategic HR role.

Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle recruitment, particularly for technical and

specialised roles.

Prior experience in a startup, deep-tech, aerospace, EdTech, or high-growth product

company is a strong advantage.

Hands-on knowledge of Indian labour law, statutory compliance, and HR

operations.

Proficiency with HRMS platforms (Zoho People, Darwinbox, Keka, or equivalent).

Fluency in Kannada is mandatory written and spoken. Ability to communicate

effectively with local teams, vendors, and institutional partners in Kannada is

essential for this role.

Strong executive presence and confidence to engage leadership, board, and external

stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A builder someone who can set up systems and processes in an evolving, high-

energy environment.

A strategic thinker who can balance long-term people planning with day-to-day

operational delivery.

A recruitment specialist who genuinely enjoys finding and securing great talent.

A culture champion who understands what makes science and technology

organisations thrive.

Someone with high ownership, low ego, and the ability to operate both

independently and collaboratively.

A Kannada speaker fluency in Kannada (spoken and written) is a mandatory

requirement for this role given our Bengaluru-based operations and stakeholder

ecosystem.

WHAT WE OFFER

A seat at the leadership table in a company building at the frontier of Indian space

technology and innovation.

Direct exposure to nationally significant projects across rocketry, aerospace

engineering, and STEM education.

High autonomy and ownership over the entire HR function.

A fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment with a passionate founding

team.

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and a brief note on why this role resonates with you to:

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