People and Culture Manager

About the Company

Atomgrid is a R&D-focused chemical manufacturing startup dedicated to specialty chemicals. Founded by IIT & IIM founders, we address global sourcing challenges through innovative technology and a passionate team.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hiring across business, R&D, and operations roles
• Build a strong talent pipeline through direct sourcing and partnerships
• Design structured hiring processes and assessment frameworks
• Partner with founders and BU heads to close senior roles
• Build Atomgrid’s employer brand in the chemicals and manufacturing markets
• Set up HR policies and ensure compliance with POSH, Factories Act, and labour laws
• Establish performance management and review cycles
• Build and champion Atomgrid’s company culture from the ground up

Requirements

• 5–8 years of HR experience, ideally in a startup or growth-stage company
• Proven success in high-volume and leadership hiring
• Strong foundation as an HR generalist with recruitment as a core strength
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and set up processes from scratch
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a business-first mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to manufacturing, chemicals, or pharma sectors