Job Description

People Operations Manager

Bangalore, India

Who are we?

Aarki is an AI-driven company specializing in mobile advertising solutions designed to fuel revenue growth. We leverage AI to discover audiences in a privacy-first environment through trillions of contextual bidding signals and proprietary behavioral models. Our audience engagement platform includes creative strategy and execution. We handle 5 million mobile ad requests per second from over 10 billion devices, driving performance for both publishers and brands. We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with a global presence across the United States, EMEA, and APAC.

The role?

We are seeking a People Operations Manager to focus on enhancing the employee experience and fostering a positive company culture by managing various aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, compensation, benefits, training, and compliance.This is an in-office role based at our Bangalore office.

What will you do?

HR Operations & Compliance

Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding, ensuring timely documentation, onboarding kit distribution, system updates, and coordination with IT/Admin Draft, release and manage offer letters, ensuring compliance and statutory requirements Manage payroll compliance: provide accurate inputs, ensure statutory deductions (PF, ESI, TDS, gratuity etc) are handled, Support compliance audits and provide HR related data and reports Track and close probation completion, confirmation communication, and documentation Administer insurance onboarding, updates, and support processes Ensure asset mapping, business card/ID issuance, and office readiness are aligned with process SLAs Ensure POSH compliance Manage business travel logistics, approvals, bookings, and post-travel reimbursements

Employee Engagement & Experience

Design and execute monthly/quarterly engagement initiatives, pan-org celebrations, and R&R programs Organize trips, offsites, and townhalls, including planning, communication, logistics, and execution Curate and distribute onboarding kits, goodies, and experience-focused gifts Roll out pulse surveys, track engagement health, and analyze employee feedback

Operational Support & Vendor Management

Maintain a well-functioning office by coordinating supply needs and administrative support Onboard new vendors to improve service quality and streamline engagement/event-related procurement Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless execution of HR processes

Continuous Improvement & Development

Identify gaps and propose process improvements in onboarding, engagement, and operations Stay updated with best practices in employee engagement and HR automation Participate in or drive learning and development initiatives to upskill in tools, communication, and event execution

What are we looking for?

Minimum 5 years of experience in human resource management Strong knowledge of payroll management, and benefits administration. Knowledge of Indian labor laws and compliance requirements. Experience in handling international and domestic employee mobility. Proficiency in HRMS and digital HR tools. Collaborative and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Goal oriented and Hands-on mindset. * Adaptable and cooperative in dynamic team environments