People & Culture Associate

Role: People and Culture Associate

Job family - Human Resources (HR)

Location: Remote

Reporting to: Head of People & Culture

Role Type: Full-Time

About Poppy Studios

Poppy Studios is a creative space in the media and entertainment space. We value Creativity, Empathy, Transparency, Communication, and Innovation. We aren’t looking for a traditional "HR Administrator"; we are looking for a culture-builder who understands that our people are our priority and biggest asset

Job Summary

As our People & Culture Associate, you will be the heartbeat of the studio. You will manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, ensuring that our remote team feels connected, heard, and empowered. You will move beyond basic administration to help us build a world-class creative environment thta enables our people to thrive

Key Responsibilities1. Talent Acquisition & Experience

• Creative Sourcing: Go beyond LinkedIn; find talent in creative communities (Behance, Dribbble, Instagram).
• Candidate Empathy: Manage the full recruitment funnel, ensuring every candidate (hired or not) has a transparent and respectful experience
• Onboarding 2.0: Lead a remote onboarding journey that makes new joiners feel like a part of the "Poppy farm" from Day 1 (Mooooo!)

2. Performance & Growth (Competency-Based)

• Performance Enablement: Assist in plotting and tracking competencies for our creative roles.
• Feedback Culture: Facilitate regular check-ins, wellbeing calls and ensure constructive criticism is handled with the empathy our culture demands
• Training Coordination: Identify skill gaps in the team and organize "Inspiration Sessions" or technical workshops
• Learning & Development: Identify L&D needs within the teams, design learning journeys and implement the L&D strategy keeping in mind the budgets allocated

3. Remote Culture & Engagement

• Community Building: Lead our remote engagement strategy, from team rituals to virtual "Jam Sessions."
• Recognition Programs: Execute the studio’s reward and recognition initiatives, ensuring high-performers feel seen and valued
• Tone of Voice: Ensure all internal communication is warm, transparent, and aligned with our studio’s vibe

4. HR Operations & Compliance

• Digital HR: Maintain our HRIS/employee databases with accuracy
• Policy Innovation: Help refine HR policies to be people-first while ensuring compliance with Indian Labor Laws
• Documentation: Manage payroll inputs, leave tracking, and compliance filings

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience: 2–5 years in HR/People Operations, preferably within a startup
• Mindset: You view P&C as a creative, compassionate people first endeavour. You are empathetic, highly organized, and a proactive people person
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal English skills, hindi and other regional languages a plus. Empathy pro-max! Empathy is a non-negotiable for us. You can deliver tough news with grace and celebrate wins with genuine excitement
• Tech Stack: Proficient in Google Workspace

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay package
• Well-being: Comprehensive Medical and Mental Health benefits
• Autonomy: The freedom to suggest and implement "out of the box" ideas
• The Team: Work with a dynamic team of creatives who value your contribution to their growth

Poppy Studios LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates from all walks of life are welcome to apply!