HR Generalist (People & Culture)

Job brief

We’re looking for an HR Generalist to join us as a founding member of DarkLion Studio and Team HumanAI.
This is not a traditional HR role — it’s an opportunity to help build the people foundation of a growing startup that operates at the intersection of SaaS, AI, and brand building.

If you’ve ever dreamed of being part of a team where your decisions shape the culture, growth, and DNA of the company, this is the role.

We’re a startup. That means:

• You’ll wear multiple hats.
• You’ll experiment with AI-driven HR tools.
• You’ll play a critical role in making DarkLion Studio an organization where talent thrives.

And yes — we expect you to be a crazy head about building something that lasts.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end recruitment: job postings, screening, scheduling, onboarding.
• Set up and manage HR operations: policies, payroll coordination, compliance.
• Support & Manage performance reviews, appraisals, and L&D programs.
• Use AI-powered HR tools to automate repetitive work (e.g., candidate sourcing, screening, engagement).
• Build and maintain a positive culture aligned with DarkLion Studio’s values
• Coordinate with leadership on workforce planning and hiring priorities.
• Act as the go-to person for people-related queries.

We Want You If You Have

• 6 months – 1 year of HR/recruitment experience (startup/tech experience preferred).
• Curious and excited about AI in HR — using tools to automate and scale processes.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and self-driven — ready to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Passionate about culture-building, not just admin tasks.
• Brave enough to step into the unknown, make mistakes, and learn fast.

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of AI HR tech tools.
• Creative employer branding (social presence, LinkedIn culture stories).
• Basic finance knowledge for payroll & compliance.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills

Growth Path

• Year 1: HR Generalist (Founding Member) – set up systems, support hiring.
• Year 2: HR Lead / People Ops Manager – manage recruitment, L&D, culture scaling.
• Year 3: Head of People & Culture – oversee team, lead HR function, build employer brand.

Non-Negotiables

• Must be startup-ready: adaptable, self-driven, and comfortable wearing multiple hats.
• Must believe in AI adoption — use it daily to automate, improve, and scale HR work.
• Must have excellent communication — since you’ll be the face of DarkLion Studio for the people we hire.
• Must value ownership over excuses, growth over comfort, team-first over ego

Why Join Team HumanAI?

If you can dream it, you have the potential to lead and achieve it. You’re very welcome! Honestly, though, if you don’t have any dreams, it’s hard for us to see us moving forward with you in the interview process.