The Role
As an HR Manager, you'll oversee all HR operations in India, manage employee lifecycle processes, ensure compliance, support local recruitment, and enhance workplace culture.
Summary Generated by Built In
At ASAPP, our mission is simple: deliver the best AI-powered customer experience—faster than anyone
else. To achieve that, we’re guided by principles that shape how we think, build, and execute. We value
customer obsession, purposeful speed, ownership, and a relentless focus on outcomes. We work in tight,
skilled teams, prioritize clarity over complexity, and continuously evolve through curiosity, data, and
craftsmanship.
We’re seeking technologists and problem solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments, love
collaborating with great talent, and approach every day like it’s Day 1. We're a globally diverse team with
hubs in New York City, Mountain View, Latin America, and India—embracing both hybrid and remote work
to bring the best minds together, wherever they are. If you're driven by continuous learning, rapid pivots,
and the challenges of building in a high-growth startup, we’d love to talk. This is more than a job—it’s a
journey.
We are looking for an HR Manager responsible for end-to-end HR operations and strategic support for
employees in Bangalore and Chennai, acting as the go-to expert on all people-related matters. This is a
high-impact, hands-on role.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary HR point of contact for all India employees
- Own and execute employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, contracts, etc.).
- Manage payroll inputs, benefits enrollment, and local vendor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with all local employment laws and company policies. Maintain and update
- local HR policies in line with labor law and company guidelines.
- Act as the cultural ambassador, supporting an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing
- workplace.
- Coordinate local events, initiatives, and team-building activities aligned with global culture goals.
- Partner with managers to support employee morale and increase productivity and retention
- Monitor local workforce trends and proactively raise risks or opportunities to regional/global HR.
- Support local recruiting operations and onboarding in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
- Coordinate learning, coaching, and training activities as needed.
What you'll need
- Minimum of 5+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Excellent communication skills - listening, speaking, observing, and empathizing, with an ability to influence
- Coaching experience with software engineering teams
- Extensive knowledge of the talent market in India and exposure to talent acquisition activities including a comprehensive view of industry trends and competitors, talent landscape, and an understanding of evolving talent needs
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced and ambiguous environments
- High sense of urgency and excellent time management abilities
- Passion for innovation, learning, and collaborative working with peers from different teams
- Proven leadership experience in complex projects with cross-functional stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Stock options
- Prudent Insurance
- Onsite lunch & dinner
- Connectivity (mobile phone & internet) stipend
- Wellness perks
- Mac equipment
- Learning & development stipend
- Parental leave, including 6 weeks paternity leave
ASAPP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. If you have a disability and need assistance with our employment application process, please email us at [email protected] to obtain assistance. #LI-AG1 #LI-Hybrid
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The Company
What We Do
Our artificial intelligence and machine learning products deliver automation and human augmentation, allowing individuals and organizations to realize their full potential. Today, the world's largest organizations rely on ASAPP to provide amazingly efficient and effective customer experiences. Our Research & Development team is unparalleled, driving the advancement of AI, machine learning, speech recognition, robotic process automation, natural language processing and more.
