We are a VC-backed, award-winning deep-tech startup at the heart of India's aerospace revolution. From developing India's first certified solar-electric UAVs for giants like Tata Power and Adani to building tactical drones for the Indian Military via the iDEX program, we are redefining national security.

Our mission is bold: pioneering High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS). To get there, we need a strong People Operations engine that is as innovative as our engineering.

The Role:

We are seeking a high-energy HR to build and scale the human infrastructure of our 30+ (and growing) member team. You won't just be "handling paperwork", you will be the enabler of our employee experience, ensuring our world-class engineers have the support, clarity, and culture they need to change the world.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Operations

- HR Systems: Strengthen our internal HR policies, SOPs, and guidelines that reflect a high-performance startup culture.

- End-to-End Lifecycle: Own the employee journey from seamless onboarding and documentation to impactful exit transitions and F&F; settlements.

- Data Integrity: Maintain our HRIS/MIS with precision, ensuring all records and payroll data are audit-ready and insightful for leadership.

2.

Compensation &

- Compliance Mastery

- Payroll Excellence: Manage the end-to-end payroll process, salary structuring, and benefits administration (ESOPs, insurance, etc.).

- Regulatory Shield: Ensure 100% adherence to labor laws, PF, ESI, and other statutory compliances,



acting as the primary point of contact for audits.

3. Culture &

- Employee Engagement

- Engagement Frameworks: Design and drive initiatives that foster a sense of belonging, recognition, and mission-alignment within the team.

- Performance Success: Facilitate modern performance review cycles and feedback loops that focus on growth rather than just "rating" people.

- Grievance &
- Support: Act as the trusted bridge between the leadership and the team, resolving interpersonal challenges with empathy and professionalism.

Key Skills &

- Competencies:

- HR Tech Savvy: Mastery of modern payroll and HRIS tools (e.g., RazorpayX, Keka, or similar) and Google Workspace.

- Communication: Exceptional drafting skills for policies and internal comms; you can deliver complex info with clarity and warmth.

- Problem Solver: A "builder" mindset, you see a lack of structure as an opportunity, not a frustration.

- Attention to Detail: You believe that payroll and compliance have zero margin for error.

Qualifications &

- Experience:

- 1-3 years of core HR operations experience, ideally within a high-growth startup or deep-tech environment.

- Proven experience managing payroll and compliance for teams of 30-50+ people.

Why Join Us?

You will have a seat at the table to shape the culture of an organization building the future of Indian aerospace.

We offer a high-autonomy workplace where your systems will directly impact our ability to scale.

📌 HR - Operations (Bengaluru)
🏢 Okulo Aerospace
📍 Bengaluru