People Operations Specialist

Rapyuta Robotics is a Tokyo-based technology company building solutions for robotics and automation. Based on our core value of empathy we strongly believe that the dirty, dull, and dangerous work should be automated and people should be given an option to take up more intellectually challenging and creative work. We want to enable this automation with machines that are connected and coordinated in a streamlined manner.  

We have raised more than 10 billion yen in funding to date and continue to grow steadily every year, with more than 200 multinational members from over 30 countries, operating from bases in Japan, India, and the United States.  

 We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for robotics to join our team and help us further promote the robotics revolution.  

Role and Responsibilities 
This position is part of the People Operations team and plays a key role in supporting and overseeing people operations for our India entity. The role will be responsible for managing core people operations while ensuring compliance with local labor laws, supporting employee relations, and partnering with internal stakeholders to enable sustainable business growth in India. 

• Oversee employee lifecycle operations including onboarding, offboarding, and employment-related documentation 

• Manage attendance and leave administration in line with Indian labor laws and company policies  

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor regulations and internal guideline 

• Support employee relations cases and provide guidance to managers as needed 

• Support performance management processes 

• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, internal events, and activities to foster a positive workplace culture 

• Partner with leadership to support organizational and people-related needs 

• Collaborate with global teams to align local practices with global standards 

Basic Requirements 

• 5+ years of experience in HR Operations / People Operations, preferably in India 

• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, statutory compliance, and HR best practices 

• Experience supporting employee relations and performance management processes 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with global teams 

• Strong communication skills 

• Experience working with startups or scaling organizations is a plus 

Why us? 

• As we expand, your career trajectory will follow the company’s rapid international scaling. 
• Competitive salary 
• Great team culture, peers and workplace