Founder Associate

Jaipur Robotics SA; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jaipur Robotics SA is seeking a Founder Associate to support the founders across operations, HR, investors and internal communications. You will own administrative processes, coordinate stakeholder interactions, organize travel and events, and help scale the company’s day-to-day operations in a fast-growing AI/robotics startup.

You will work closely with leadership, interface with employees, investors, and external partners, and contribute to improving HR and operational workflows as the company

Qualifikationen

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English and German/Italian.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when interacting with clients, investors, employees, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to finish.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can change quickly.

Aufgaben

• Act as a central point of contact between shareholders, investors, the board, founders, and employees.
• Coordinate communication and information flow between different stakeholders.
• Support the founders with investor updates, reporting, and communication.
• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and support the founders with operational activities.
• Organize business travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, and travel schedules.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings; organize meeting rooms and logistics.
• Coordinate client and investor visits to Jaipur Robotics and project sites.
• Support HR processes: hiring, onboarding and documentation.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

English proficiency

German/Italian language

Communication

Independent work

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Slack

Notion

Jobbeschreibung

At Jaipur Robotics, we’re building AI-powered solutions that transform the waste industry — turning complex data into automation, efficiency, and environmental impact. As a fast-growing, VC-backed clean-tech startup based in Switzerland, we work with leading waste operators across Europe and are now scaling our hardware and operations capabilities to support rapid deployment in the field.

What we are looking for

We’re hiring a Founder Associate to work closely with the founders and support the company across operations, administration, investors, shareholders, and HR.

This is a highly hands-on role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, keeping things organized, and making sure the company runs smoothly behind the scenes. You will act as a key interface between the founders, employees, investors, shareholders, clients, and external partners.

You will have broad exposure to the company and will work directly with the founders on both day-to-day operations and strategic topics.

• Work directly with the founders and management team
• Take ownership of key administrative and operational processes
• Act as a point of contact between employees, founders, shareholders, and investors
• Support the company’s hiring and HR activities
• Organize client visits, business trips, meetings, and company events
• Gain broad exposure to a fast-growing AI and robotics scale-up

Key Responsibilities

Shareholders & Investor Management

• Act as a central point of contact between shareholders, investors, the board, founders, and employees
• Coordinate communication and information flow between different stakeholders
• Support the preparation and organization of board meetings and shareholder meetings
• Coordinate meeting invitations, agendas, documentation, and follow-up actions
• Maintain and organize relevant investor and shareholder information
• Support the founders with investor updates, reporting, and communication
• Ensure that requests and action items from investors and the board are properly tracked and followed up
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion

Founder & Office Operations

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and support the founders with operational activities
• Organize business travel , including flights, hotels, transportation, and travel schedules
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings
• Organize meeting rooms, agendas, logistics, and follow-ups
• Coordinate client and investor visits to Jaipur Robotics and project sites
• Support the organization of company events, workshops, and team activities
• Maintain calendars and ensure that important meetings, deadlines, and commitments are properly coordinated
• Take ownership of ad-hoc operational tasks and make sure they are followed through to completion

HR & Recruitment

• Coordinate job postings and candidate applications
• Review incoming applications and shortlist candidates based on defined requirements
• Conduct first-round interviews with candidates
• Coordinate technical and final interviews with the relevant team members
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Coordinate offers, onboarding activities, and administrative steps for new employees
• Support the founders and team leads in identifying and hiring high-quality talent
• Help develop and improve HR processes as the company grows

Internal Operations & Communication

• Act as a communication bridge between management and employees
• Ensure important information is communicated clearly across the organization
• Coordinate internal meetings and follow up on action items
• Maintain organizational documentation and administrative processes
• Support the founders with presentations, reports, documents, and other company materials
• Identify operational bottlenecks and proactively find ways to improve how the company operates

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Professional proficiency in English and German/Italian
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when interacting with clients, investors, employees, and external partners
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to finish
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can change quickly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong proficiency with modern productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Notion, or similar
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders, including founders, investors, shareholders, and board members

Nice to Have

• Previous experience as a Founder Associate, Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, or Chief of Staff
• Experience in recruiting and HR
• Experience working with VC-backed startups or scale-ups
• Experience coordinating investor or board activities
• Experience working in an international environment
• German or another European language
• Interest in AI, robotics, clean-tech, or industrial technology