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About Astrobase Space Technologies Astrobase is a pioneering spacetech startup founded by prominent Senior ISRO scientists and IIT Bombay alumni with over 20 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, testing and flying advanced Cryogenic Launch Vehicles. Driven by a vision to make India a Space tech powerhouse, we are developing innovative launch vehicles that will transform space exploration. At Astrobase, you’ll be part of a team creating history in the Indian space industry. Our goal is to become the first private space company from India to land on the moon economically. Role Overview Astrobase is looking for high-ownership Talent Acquisition & HRBP Executive to own the entire employee lifecycle — from the moment a role opens to the day an employee moves on — at one of India's most ambitious spacetech startups. You will run recruitment delivery through our hiring consultants, tracking every stage on a live hiring dashboard, while also being the single point of ownership for onboarding, engagement, grievance redressal, and offboarding across our fast-growing team of engineers and scientists. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Consultant Management Manage day-to-day coordination with recruitment consultants/vendors — assign open roles, track profile submissions, and follow up on turnaround time (TAT). Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and brief consultants accordingly. Build and maintain recruitment dashboards to track consultant-wise performance, pipeline status, and hiring funnel metrics (submissions, interviews, offers, joins). Screen and evaluate profiles shared by consultants; conduct first-level screening interviews where required. Coordinate interview schedules across hiring managers, panels, and consultants, ensuring a smooth candidate experience. Drive timely follow-ups with consultants, candidates, and hiring managers to keep the pipeline moving without delays. Track and report key recruitment metrics (TAT, offer-to-join ratio, consultant performance) to stakeholders and leadership. HR Business Partnering — Owning the Employee Lifecycle Own the entire employee lifecycle end-to-end — from offer roll-out and onboarding, through engagement and day-to-day support, to exit and offboarding. Manage end-to-end onboarding for new joiners — documentation, induction, and a smooth first-day/first-week experience. Act as the first point of contact for employee queries and concerns; manage employee grievances with empathy, confidentiality, and timely resolution. Drive employee engagement initiatives and culture-building activities that keep a fast-growing team of engineers and scientists connected and motivated. Partner with business managers on day-to-day employee relations matters, escalating sensitive issues appropriately. Manage the offboarding process, including exit interviews, full-and-final settlement coordination, and smooth knowledge transfer. Maintain accurate employee records and HRMS updates across the lifecycle — onboarding, engagement, grievances, and exits. Support communication of HR policies and ensure adherence to onboarding, exit, and other HR processes. Required Skills & Experience Engineer with MBA in HR from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute 0–2 years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition or HR operations; freshers with a strong aptitude are welcome to apply. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with consultants, employees, and senior stakeholders. Strong stakeholder management skills — able to influence, follow up, and manage expectations across hiring managers, consultants, and leadership. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines. Highly organized and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple open roles and employee cases simultaneously. Comfortable building and maintaining dashboards/trackers in Excel/Google Sheets. Preferred Qualifications Prior exposure to managing recruitment vendors/consultants. Familiarity with ATS or HRMS tools. Experience or interest in Defence, Aerospace, Space Technology, Manufacturing, or other regulated/engineering-heavy industries. An empathetic, discreet approach to handling employee grievances. WHY WORK WITH US? At Astrobase, We Believe In The Power Of Human Ingenuity And Collaboration To Push The Boundaries Of Space Exploration. As a Team Member, You’ll Be Creating History: Join us in developing cutting-edge launch vehicles, playing a pivotal role in transforming space access and shaping the future of space exploration. Collaborating with Experts: Work alongside ISRO scientists and industry veterans with decades of experience in designing India’s iconic space missions like Chandrayaan 3 Growth Opportunities: As Astrobase scales, you’ll have the chance to take on leadership roles and be part of an expanding organization driving change in the Indian space sector. Pioneering Space Technology: Your contributions will not only impact Astrobase but also influence the global space ecosystem. Be part of something larger than yourself

What you’ll do

The role involves managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, from recruitment delivery via consultants to onboarding and offboarding. It also focuses on driving employee engagement and resolving grievances for a team of engineers and scientists.

Requirements

Candidates must be engineers with an MBA in HR from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute with 0-2 years of experience. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and proficiency in tracking metrics via dashboards are required.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Talent Acquisition
• HR Business Partnering
• Consultant Management
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Onboarding
• Employee Engagement
• Grievance Redressal
• Offboarding
• Stakeholder Management
• Recruitment Metrics
• HRMS
• Excel
• Google Sheets
• Interview Scheduling
• Candidate Experience

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing