Job Summary
We’re looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented People & Culture Lead to join Astera’s People & Culture team. This role is responsible for contributing to various HR functions across the organization, with a focus on employee experience and operations, along with recruitment, onboarding, employer branding. You’ll be a key player in ensuring seamless day-to-day HR activities while also helping us shape a culture where people thrive.
If you’re creative, hands-on, and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- HR Policies & Performance
- Contribute to policy development, updates, and HR compliance audits
- Support performance management cycles including goal setting, evaluations, and improvement plans
- HR Operations & Administration
- Oversee benefit processing for OPD, gym, fuel, and entertainment reimbursements
- Handle employee insurance enrollment and claims
- Manage leave, attendance, and WFH tracking systems
- Respond to internal HR support requests and coordinate with vendors when needed
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely communication across the organization
- Continuous Improvement
- Drive workflow optimizations and assist in automating routine HR processes to improve efficiency
- Generalist HR Support
- Provide ongoing administrative support across all HR functions including payroll inputs, asset tracking, and record maintenance
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for both tech and non-tech roles, from screening and interviewing to onboarding new hires
- Organize orientation sessions, onboarding decks, and ensure smooth new hire integration
- Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure timely coordination with hiring teams
- Branding & Social Media
- Assist in enhancing employer branding efforts through engaging LinkedIn content, Glassdoor updates, and employee advocacy campaigns along with ad-hoc social media
- Learning & Development
- Coordinate learning initiatives including TNA exercises, training sessions, and partnerships with industry experts
- Manage initiatives like internal knowledge-sharing sessions, book clubs, and skill-building rewards
- Engagement & Culture
- Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives including town halls, mental health workshops, and annual/biannual events
- Contribute to CSR initiatives and campaigns to foster community impact
What You’ll Need
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field
- 1-3 years of relevant HR/Operations experience (Software Industry experience is a plus)
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools
- Flexibility to attend night meetings with the US team when required
- Creativity, initiative, and a people-first mindset
