Human Resources Associate

Who Are We?

At HyPrix, we're building attritable payload delivery systems for autonomy. Things that fly fast — we're enabling them with conscious software. Replicating the capabilities of expensive conventional frontline systems — we're building the cheapest micro and cruise missile systems on the planet. Built for a war of attrition, built for the era of software-defined warfare, built to cater to the front lines of battlefields — where no man should stand in the future. Learn more about us: https://hyprix.in

About the Role

This is HyPrix's first dedicated HR hire — which means you're not inheriting someone else's processes. You're helping build them.

We're looking for an HR Admin & Talent Acquisition Associate who can manage hiring pipelines, coordinate recruitment processes, and maintain the HR structure needed for a fast-growing deep-tech engineering team. The primary focus is talent acquisition — identifying and closing strong engineering, research, and operations talent in a niche technical environment. Alongside hiring, the role covers onboarding coordination, HR documentation, and people operations.

Required Qualifications: 1–3 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR operations, or HR administration

Core Responsibilities

1) Talent Acquisition & Hiring Coordination

Own the recruitment pipeline across all open roles. Source candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, universities, and professional networks. Maintain structured candidate pipelines and recruitment trackers. Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and internal interviewers. Track candidate progress across stages, collect and organize interviewer feedback, and ensure timely professional communication throughout. Assist with drafting and publishing job descriptions. Support offer documentation preparation and build long-term talent pipelines for engineering and technical roles.

2) HR Administration & Documentation

Maintain structured HR documentation and employee records — contracts, joining documentation, offer letters, and employee information databases. Maintain organized folders for all HR documents. Ensure records remain accurate and accessible at all times.

3) Onboarding & Offboarding Support

Coordinate onboarding documentation and initial employee setup. Ensure onboarding processes are completed smoothly for every new hire. Assist with offboarding documentation and administrative processes when required. Maintain records related to all employee transitions.

4) HR Operations Support

Assist in drafting and maintaining internal HR policies. Support documentation related to attendance, leave tracking, and employee records. Coordinate payroll inputs with the finance team when required. Handle basic HR queries and maintain consistent documentation across the org.

5) HR Tools & Systems

Maintain HR data across internal systems and trackers. Support usage of tools such as Zoho People, Zoho Recruit, and Jira. Ensure employee information remains accurate and up to date across all platforms.

6) Administrative & Office Support

Support general office administration and coordination. Assist with travel coordination and logistics when required. Maintain asset allocation records and internal equipment trackers. Coordinate with internal teams to resolve operational or administrative issues.

Required Abilities

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Management. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple recruitment processes and hiring pipelines simultaneously. Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets, LinkedIn, and professional communication platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to work on-site in Bengaluru in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice to have

Experience hiring for engineering, deep-tech, hardware, or R&D teams; exposure to Zoho People, Zoho Recruit, or Jira; familiarity with HR documentation; interest in aerospace, defence, or deep-tech.

Should You Really Join Us?

If you like learning, if you like figuring things out by yourself without others telling you how to do it — and thrive under the pressure of building HR from the ground up inside a hard-tech company — then this is for you. Join us to take ownership of your work. We are a lean team — there is no rule book to what we're doing. You have an end goal — which is based on a real product — and you need to get it done your own way. It's hard, and we all love it here.