Manager - HR & Administration

PopVax is an Indian biotechnology company based in Hyderabad. We are funded via research agreements with the Gates Foundation and Vitalik Buterins biosecurity company Balvi. For the past year, we have been building a novel second-generation mRNA platform for low-cost broadly-protective vaccines via computationally-driven antigen design, starting with an open-source booster vaccine candidate that is intended to protect against the human-infecting pathogens in the betacoronavirus genus, including current and future strains of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19.

We are looking for a Human Resources & Administration Manager to join our team in Hyderabad. Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the employment cycle at PopVax, including the coordination of recruitment, interview scheduling, onboarding, training & development, performance management, and exit formalities
• Independently seeking out candidates through online and other sources, based on requirements drawn up by the Management and PopVax departments
• Developing, implementing and monitoring HR policies, systems, procedures, and SOPs
• Ensuring compliance with labour laws and other statutory rules, and all applicable regulations
• Filing returns, maintaining registers, advising internal stakeholders on various aspects of labour laws, handling notices, liaising with authorities when necessary, and working with labour law consultants to keep track of changes to relevant laws and regulations
• Managing employee relations, including coordinating conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions
• Developing methods for employee engagement and retention
• Managing day-to-day HR responsibilities, including payroll activities, attendance records, and leave requests; maintaining up-to-date information in our HR software, and from time to time preparing reports related to these
• Organising and coordinating company-wide meetings, annual day, and other engagement activities, as well as presenting ideas for these
• Other administrative responsibilities which may come up as the company expands

• A Bachelors degree or equivalent, preferably in a technical field
• Command over English, with proficiency in Hindi and Telugu strongly preferred as well
• Excellent knowledge of common office software, including Word, Excel, and the Google Suite
• A proven ability to quickly and efficiently record and present information, and to manage communications with multiple external and internal parties at once
• Experience in a fast-paced administrative environment, ideally in an HR-related position
• A willingness to learn new software and tools, and to quickly adapt to PopVaxs methods and work environment

This role is based in Hyderabad, and will not be considered for remote work. Candidates already based in Hyderabad are preferred, but other candidates may be considered if they confirm a willingness to relocate to Hyderabad quickly to take up the role.

We offer very competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance covering immediate family (including pre-existing conditions), and, most importantly, a collaborative work environment focused on solving the cutting-edge multidisciplinary challenges of our novel mRNA platform.