Atomgrid - People and Culture Manager
Nexthire
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
Atomgrid is a R&D-focused chemical manufacturing startup dedicated to specialty chemicals. Based in India, we address the global sourcing challenges of customers with an unwavering commitment to the science of molecules, regardless of their end applications. Be part of redefining Indian specialty chemicals with innovative technology and a passionate team! We are founded by IIT & IIM founders and recently raised our seed round.Role Overview -
The Manager – People & Culture will be Atomgrid's first HR person and will play a foundational role in shaping our people function. The role will initially focus on talent acquisition ensuring that we hire the best talent across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and business teams. The individual will also set up HR policies, performance management frameworks, employee engagement practices, and ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations. This is a rare 0→ 1 role with direct impact on Atomgrid's growth and culture.Key Responsibilities -
1. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
● Lead end-to-end hiring across business, R&D, and operations roles with speed and quality.
● Build a strong talent pipeline through direct sourcing, networks, and partnerships.
● Design and implement structured hiring processes, assessment frameworks, and strong candidate experience.
● Partner with founders and BU heads to close senior/critical roles within aggressive timelines.
● Build Atomgrid's employer brand in chemicals and manufacturing talent markets.2. HR Operations & Compliance
● Set up HR policies.
● Ensure compliance with POSH, Factories Act, and labour laws and other such policies
● Establish performance management and review cycles.3. Culture & Engagement
● Build Atomgrid's culture from grounds up.
● Act as the cultural ambassador across teams.Qualifications -
● 5–8 years of HR experience, ideally in a startup / growth-stage company.
● Proven success in high-volume and leadership hiring.
● Strong foundation as an HR generalist, with recruitment as a core strength.
● Exposure to manufacturing / chemicals / pharma sectors is a plus.
● Ability to thrive in ambiguity, set up processes from scratch, and scale them.
● Excellent interpersonal skills, high empathy, and a business-first mindset.Why join us ?
● Create real impact by building Atomgrid's people function from the ground up and making hiring a core strategic driver of growth.
● A chance to join a well-funded company in its early stages, providing you a high growth and learning environment.
● Work with a team of highly passionate and hungry individuals who want to leave a lasting impact on the speciality chemicals industry.
● Competitive salary + attractive ESOPs, high ownership sharing in our growth and success.