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HR Manager (Founding HR) — On-site, Hyderabad | AI/ML Tech Startup

About AWT

AWT builds AI/ML-powered web and app products. We’re an 11-person team in Hyderabad, growing fast, and we need a hands-on HR Manager who can own the function end-to-end from day one.

Why this role matters

You’ll be the first dedicated HR at AWT. You’ll set up the systems, policies, and culture that let us scale—while keeping payroll spotless and compliance tight.


About the job

Job Title: HR Manager (Founding HR)

Project & Operations Manager – (Digital & Tech Services)

Location:

Experience:

CTC:

Department:

Reports To:

About Angadi World Tech (AWT):

Web & Mobile App Development


Scope (A→Z you’ll own)

Hiring & Employer Brand:

Onboarding & Offboarding:

Payroll & CTC Ops:

Compliance:

Policies & Handbook:

Performance & Growth:

HR Systems & Data:

Engagement & Culture:

Vendors & Budget:

Day-to-day snapshot

Draft JDs with hiring managers. Source and schedule. Run interviews on time. Issue offers and pre-joining checklists. Ship Day-1 inductions. Lock payroll inputs and statutory deductions. Keep HRIS updated. Maintain PoSH ICC calendar and records. Publish a short weekly HR update to leadership. Fix what’s broken, proactively.

What makes you a great fit

·      3-5 years as a full-stack HR generalist/HRBP; you’ve set up HR from scratch or owned most of it at a startup/SMB.

·      Strong in tech/SaaS hiring including hiring freelancers.

·      Comfortable running payroll inputs and coordinating with payroll vendors.

·      Compliance-savvy: PoSH, S&E, PT; ESI/PF/gratuity as applicable for our size and growth path.

·      Tooling: HRIS/ATS experience (Zoho/Keka/greytHR or similar), Excel/Sheets; neat documentation habits.

·      High ownership, crisp communication, steady under pressure.

Nice to have

·      Simple HR analytics/Power BI dashboards.

·      Experience taking a team from ~10 to 50+.

Location

On-site, Hyderabad (in-office role).

Compensation

₹4.5-6.5 LPA (based on experience and fit)

How to apply

Apply directly on LinkedIn. Add a quick note on: (1) a PoSH/ICC setup or compliance win you led, and (2) an HRIS/payroll rollout you executed (tools used + impact).

Equal opportunity

  • AWT is an equal-opportunity employer and a PoSH-compliant workplace.

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