Supports employee engagement, HR operations, onboarding, exits, documentation, benefits, employee communications, HR data tracking, and process improvement. Coordinates vendors, events, and HR initiatives while assisting the HR Business Partner and founding team. The role also involves basic reporting, research, project ownership, and exploring AI tools to improve HR processes in a remote startup environment.
This is a remote position.
Shuru is a self-managed technology team specializing in accelerating visions through product, technology, and AI leadership. With a focus on bespoke execution, we deliver impactful solutions that are scalable and designed for success. At Shuru, we deliver mobile solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations. Our collaborative and fast-paced environment encourages creativity and innovation.
Join us at Shuru as we look for a proactive and people-oriented Associate HRBP to work closely with our HR Business Partner and founding team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll support employee experience, HR Operations, engagement initiatives, and help build scalable people processes in a fast-growing startup.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Employee Engagement & Experience
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, celebrations, birthdays, work anniversaries, outings, and team activities.
• Explore and implement creative ideas to enhance employee experience and engagement.
• Support employee touchpoints, feedback initiatives, and culture-building activities.
• Research and explore new ideas to continuously improve employee experiences.
2. HR Operations
• Support onboarding, exits, employee documentation, benefits, and other employee lifecycle processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records, trackers, and HR-related data.
• Ensure recurring HR processes and timelines are completed accurately and on time.
• Identify process gaps and suggest ways to improve efficiency and employee experience.
3. Research, Vendors & Execution
• Conduct thorough research for employee initiatives, gifting, events, vendors, and other HR requirements.
• Understand requirements, evaluate options, compare vendors, and recommend suitable solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders from initial discussions through execution and closure.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure timely follow-ups and deliverables.
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned initiatives with minimal follow-up.
4. Employee Communication & HR Projects
• Act as an approachable point of contact for routine employee queries and HR-related communication.
• Communicate HR initiatives, policies, benefits, and updates clearly and effectively.
• Support the HRBP on ongoing HR projects and gradually take ownership of assigned initiatives.
• Coordinate end-to-end execution, follow-ups, and closure of assigned projects.
5. HR Data, AI & Innovation
• Support data collection, reporting, and basic analysis across HR initiatives.
• Maintain basic Excel/Google Sheets trackers and reports.
• Explore AI tools for content creation, communication, presentations, posters, research, and brainstorming.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve existing HR processes.
• Bring creative and innovative ideas to the HR function.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in HR, People Operations, Employee Experience, or a related role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong research and problem-solving skills with an ability to understand requirements and find the right solutions.
- Proactive, organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking end-to-end ownership.
- A strong learner who is curious, adaptable, and open to feedback.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Basic proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and working with data.
- Tech-savvy, with hands-on experience or interest in AI tools.
- Empathetic, approachable, creative, and solution-oriented.
- Someone who takes ownership, follows through on commitments, and ensures timely closure of responsibilities.
Benefits
- Remote-first culture: Enjoy the flexibility of a remote workplace.
- Work on international projects: Be part of a global team working with clients from across the world.
- Regular team outings: Help build strong team bonds through meaningful social and team-building experiences.
- Collaborative & growth-oriented: Work closely with the HRBP and founding team, with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Technology & AI exposure: Experiment with modern tools and AI to improve the way HR functions work.
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
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