People Operations Associate

What is Hunch?

Hunch is a dating app that helps you land a date without swiping like a junkie. Designed for people tired of mindless swiping and commodified matchmaking, Hunch leverages a powerful AI-engine to help users find meaningful connections by focusing on personality over just looks. With 2M+ downloads and a 4.4-star rating, Hunch is going viral in the US by challenging the swipe-left/right norm of traditional apps. Hunch is a Series A funded ($23 Million) startup building the future of social discovery in a post-AI world.

Link to our fundraising announcement

Key offerings of Hunch:

• Swipe Less, Vibe More: Curated profiles, cutting the clutter of endless swiping.
• Personality Matters: Opinion-based, belief-based, and thought-based compatibility rather than just focusing on looks.
• Every Match, Verified: No bots, no catfishing—just real, trustworthy connections
• Match Scores: Our AI shows compatibility percentages, helping users identify their “100% vibe match.”

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive People Operations Associate to join our team. In this role, you’ll manage HR operations, lead recruitment efforts, and contribute to key HR initiatives. You’ll have the chance to build processes from the ground up and create exceptional employee experiences.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Streamline payroll, attendance, and workflows using HRMS tools (preferably Keka), with a focus on automation.
• Develop and optimize HR policies and processes to drive efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and HR best practices.

Talent Acquisition

• Drive end-to-end hiring for tech and non-tech roles, ensuring timely and quality talent acquisition.

Broader HR Initiatives

• Contribute to core HR areas, including: Employee Relations / HR Business Partnering / Learning & Development (L&D) / Talent Management / Benefits & Rewards

Who You Are 

• 3–4 years of proven experience in HR operations with a focus on automation.
• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Versatile and eager to take on varied assignments, especially building from scratch.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to create a best-in-class employee experience.
• Work with cutting-edge tools to automate HR operations.
• Competitive financial rewards + annual Performance Linked Incentives (PLI).
• Meritocracy-driven, candid, and diverse culture.
• Exciting company trips and virtual bonding activities. #LI-Onsite

If you’re passionate about creating impactful HR solutions in a startup environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

Life at Hunch

• Work Culture: At Hunch we take our work seriously but don’t take ourselves too seriously. Everyone is encouraged to think as owners and not renters, and we prefer to let builders build, empowering people to pursue independent ideas.
• Impact: Your work will shape the future of social engagement and connect people around the world.
• Collaboration: Join a diverse team of creative minds and be part of a supportive community.
• Growth: We invest in your development and provide opportunities for continuous learning.
• Backed by Global Investors: Hunch is a Series A funded startup, backed by Hashed, AlphaWave, Brevan Howard and Polygon Studios
• Experienced Leadership: Hunch is founded by a trio of industry veterans - Ish Goel (CEO), Nitika Goel (CTO), and Kartic Rakhra (CMO) - serial entrepreneurs with the last exit from Nexus Mutual, a web3 consumer-tech startup.

If you thrive in a dynamic, high-growth tech environment and relish the opportunity to collaborate with passionate, driven over-achievers, your career with us here at Hunch will be both exhilarating and fulfilling!