Sr People partner JD
About Us – 99Yellow
99Yellow is a one-stop solution for all HR services , specifically tailored to meet the needs of growing startups. We operate on a Fractional HR model , enabling startups to outsource their entire HR function to us — from onboarding and payroll to compliance, employee engagement, and culture-building initiatives.
Whether a startup is just building its first team or scaling rapidly, we provide experienced HR professionals who can run remote HR operations with agility, empathy, and strategic impact.
Our founder, Shikha , holds a Master's degree in Human Resources from the University of Minnesota, USA , and has over 10 years of experience in HR roles across startups such as boAt, Emeritus , and Grabhouse . With a background that combines both technical and HR expertise, she brings a practical, balanced approach to building effective and people-centric HR solutions.
About Role :
We're looking for a Remote HR Operations and Employee Engagement Specialist to support our startup clients with day-to-day HR functions. This role involves managing key HR processes like onboarding, documentation, performance management, and engagement in a fully remote setting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Onboarding & Offboarding
- Manage the entire onboarding process, including pre-onboarding communication, document collection, induction calls, policy sharing, and ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for new hires
- Handle complete offboarding workflows, including documentation, exit interviews, and final settlements in coordination with relevant teams
2. Policy Documentation
Draft HR policies tailored to the specific needs of each startup client, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with company culture3. Employee Documentation Management
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all employeesEnsure error-free preparation and storage of key documents, such as offer letters and employment agreements4. Performance Management Support
Assist in managing the end-to-end performance appraisal processSupport quarterly goal-setting initiatives and help teams establish clear KRAs and KPI5. Employee Engagement
Build meaningful connections with employees in a remote work environmentPlan and coordinate virtual engagement initiatives, such as team-building activities and online events, to foster a positive work culture6. General HR Support & Digitization
Take on additional HR responsibilities as needed, including process improvement, data management, and driving the digitization of HR operations to improve efficiency and scalabilityQualifications
Minimum 7 -15 years of hands-on experience in HR operations; experience working with startups is a strong plusStrong understanding of core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and performance managementExperience in drafting HR policies and managing employee records with a high level of accuracyComfortable working independently and managing multiple clients or tasks in a remote-first environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage employees across different roles and backgroundsProficiency in using HR software tools , Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), and other digital platforms for HR operationsA proactive, problem-solving attitude with strong organizational skills and attention to detailSkills Required
Employee Engagement, Hr Operations, Drive, Performance Management, docs , Onboarding, Offboarding