HR Manager (Pune, India)

We’re looking for a dynamic and versatile HR professional to join Spin.AI India, our Indian entity, playing a pivotal role in shaping our employee experience from hiring to development. This position is central to our success, driving our talent acquisition efforts from end-to-end, leveraging data to inform HR strategy, and nurturing a vibrant company culture through engagement initiatives and learning programs. You’ll own all HR operations for the India entity - managing payroll, ensuring statutory compliance, and serving as the primary liaison with local compliance consultants.

• Full-Cycle Recruitment Support: Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, assist in developing job descriptions, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles from requisition to offer acceptance.

• HR Analytics & Reporting: Gather, analyze, and report on key HR metrics to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making for HR initiatives.

• Employee Engagement & Action Planning: Design and administer employee surveys, analyze feedback, and develop actionable plans to improve overall employee engagement and satisfaction.

• Learning & Development: Coordinate training programs to support continuous employee growth and skill development.

• Company Events & Culture: Plan and execute corporate events and team-building activities that foster a positive, cohesive, and inclusive company culture.

• India Entity HR Operations: Own and manage all HR operations for Spin.AI’s India entity, covering the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding and employment contracts to exits and full & final settlements — in accordance with Indian employment law and company policies.

• First Point of Contact: Serve as the primary point of contact for routine employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and basic benefits questions, escalating complex issues to the appropriate HR leader.

• Employee Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HR information system (HRIS), including new hires, terminations, and changes in status.

• Performance Management Support: Assist with the coordination of performance review cycles, including scheduling and tracking.

• Compliance & Regulatory Relations: Ensure adherence to Indian labour laws and statutory requirements (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment Act, etc.). Serve as the primary point of contact for local legal and compliance consultants, coordinating on regulatory filings, audits, and any changes in employment legislation.

• Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for all India employees, including salary computation, statutory deductions (TDS, PF, ESI, PT), reimbursements, and full & final settlements. Coordinate with finance and payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely disbursements, and maintain all payroll records in compliance with applicable Indian regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong emphasis on recruitment and general HR operations.

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse individuals.

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

• Proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated experience with HRIS and ATS systems; ability to quickly learn new software.

• Solid understanding of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance requirements, and payroll regulations (PF, ESI, TDS, Gratuity, etc.).

• A dream team of highly motivated and talented people, ambitious goals and challenges that require high analytical, management and communication skills;

• Competitive salary base;

• Medical insurance;

• Amazing Team Buildings;

• Conferences, training, and other events;

• Unlimited PTO