People & Culture Manager

Location: On-Site, Hyderabad, India (2.00 PM to 11.00PM)
Reports to: VP – Strategic Operations
Experience: 5–7 years
Function: Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-time

About Apty

Apty is a rapidly scaling B2B SaaS company helping global enterprises accelerate software adoption. With teams across India and the USA, we are an AI-first Digital Adoption Platform that simplifies user experience, improves productivity and reduces support overhead. We are on a mission to build a high performance and people-centric culture that celebrates innovation, diversity and growth.

Role Overview

As our People & Culture Manager, you will be the driving force behind people operations, compliance, culture, and employee experience for both India and USA teams. This role demands an empathetic listener, sharp executor, and a culture catalyst who can bridge teams across geographies. You will be responsible for implementing robust HR systems, building Apty's employer brand, motivating a multigenerational workforce, and bringing world-class HR practices to life.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Compliance

- Oversee and streamline end-to-end HR operations (onboarding, documentation, leave, exit) across India and USA.

- Ensure statutory compliance with Indian and US labor laws.

- Lead internal audits and ensure compliance with SoC 2, ISO 27001, POSH, and labor regulations.

- Maintain accurate HRIS and employee data across systems

- Collaborate with finance to run monthly payrolls and implement incentive plans

2. Employee Branding & Internal Communication

- Build and execute Apty's employer branding strategy to attract top talent.

- Partner with marketing to craft employer content (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, hiring campaigns).

- Coordinate culture-led content for internal and external platforms (spotlight stories, testimonials, events).

- Champion a consistent tone of voice and communication style aligned with Apty's brand.

3. Culture & Engagement

- Curate and drive programs that resonate with Gen Z and Millennial talent – gamified engagement, growth tracks, flexible benefits.

- Launch initiatives around team building, wellbeing and recognition across global teams.

- Design and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual employee events (virtual and in-person).

- Maintain a strong feedback culture using pulse surveys and open forums.

4. Talent Management & Development

- Support performance cycles, appraisal processes and goal alignment using OKRs.

- Implement mentorship, learning, and internal mobility programs.

- Create growth maps for different roles, especially for early career professionals.

5. Recruitment & Onboarding

- Coordinate hiring needs with department heads across geographies.

- Own the HR interview process and candidate experience across India and the US.

- Roll out onboarding journeys that create an immediate sense of belonging.

6. Best Practices & Strategic HR Projects

- Benchmark and implement best-in-class HR practices

- Audit, revise, and document HR policies in line with evolving business and legal needs.

- Partner with leadership on org design, workforce planning, and succession strategies.

Who You Are

- A strategic and empathetic HR generalist with 4–7 years of experience in Startup environments with a team size of employees

- Experience working with or supporting US-based teams, with awareness of local labor and HR laws.

- Familiar with compliance standards like ISO 27001, SoC 2, POSH, and US employment regulations.

- Passionate about employee experience, branding, and workplace culture.

- Proven ability to engage younger talent pools (Gen Z, early career) with fresh, modern practices.

- Excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset and global working style.

- Comfortable using modern HR tools

Bonus Points

- Prior experience in a fast-growing SaaS company.

- Certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, POSH IC, or similar.

- Exposure to employer branding, or culture transformation initiatives.

Benefits

What We Offer

- A front-row seat to shaping Apty's culture

- Opportunity to work closely with leadership and drive meaningful change.

- Competitive compensation, wellness programs.

- A high-performance, inclusive culture that encourages experimentation and continuous learning.

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