Human Resource Business Partner

Gloroots AI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A deep-tech startup in Bengaluru is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to develop HR strategies and manage the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in HRBP roles, particularly in pre-seed or Series A startups. Responsibilities include designing HR policies, managing employee relations, and driving employee engagement initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary and equity in a rapidly growing environment. Join a team dedicated to innovation in AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as an HRBP, including 2+ years in pre-seed or Series A tech startups.
• Experience partnering with founders on people strategy and operations.
• Track record of scaling HR operations from 20–50 to 100+ employees.
• Hands-on expertise in performance management and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with founders on people strategy and organizational development.
• Design and implement HR policies and frameworks for startup growth.
• Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to performance management.
• Drive culture initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Handle employee relations and compliance matters.

Skills

Performance management

Employee relations

Organizational development

Strong communication skills

Job description

Role: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Function: Human Resources

Type: Full-time

Industry: Deeptech, AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Technology Startup

About Company

The client is a deep‑tech startup founded in 2025 and based in Bangalore, India. The company focuses on developing an AI‑native private cloud platform that automates orchestration, security, compliance, and workload management for enterprise and hybrid cloud environments. Its generative‑AI‑powered platform simplifies deployment and management of hybrid cloud infrastructure, enabling enterprises to set performance, cost, and policy goals for optimized operations. Targeting enterprise customers, the client addresses challenges in private cloud management such as operational complexity and high overhead costs. The platform reduces the need for manual intervention, streamlining cloud infrastructure management. The company has successfully raised USD 9.6 million in seed funding led by a global venture capital firm to support its mission of transforming enterprise cloud operations with advanced automation and security solutions.

Position Overview

You set the people strategy that powers a venture‑backed AI infrastructure startup through rapid scale. You design HR frameworks, manage the full employee lifecycle, and embed culture as the team grows from 20 to 100+ employees. You partner directly with the founders and leadership, owning high‑impact initiatives in a fast‑moving environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• You partner directly with founders and the leadership team on people strategy and organizational development.
• You design and implement HR policies, processes, and frameworks for rapid startup growth.
• You manage the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to performance management and retention strategies.
• You drive culture initiatives and employee engagement programs in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• You handle employee relations, conflict resolution, and compliance matters for a growing tech team.
• You establish compensation benchmarking and equity management processes to support scaling.
• You lead organizational design initiatives and workforce planning for rapid team expansion.

Must have Criteria

• 3–5 years as an HRBP, including 2+ years in pre‑seed or Series A tech startups.
• Proven experience partnering with founders on people strategy and operations.
• Track record of scaling HR operations from 20–50 to 100+ employees.
• Hands‑on expertise in performance management, employee relations, and organizational development within startups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to leadership.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with startup equity management and ESOP administration.
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance within the Indian startup ecosystem.

What We Offer

• Build the HR function from the ground up in a well‑funded deeptech startup.
• Collaborate directly with experienced founders and the leadership team.
• Earn a competitive salary with meaningful equity.
• Work in a fast‑paced, high‑ownership environment with significant career growth.
• Shape company culture and people practices in the AI infrastructure space.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources