HR Generalist
Shield AI
People & HR
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Posted on Jun 24, 2025
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X, YouTubeand Instagram.
We’re looking for a driven and hands-on HR Generalist to support our growing team. In this role, you'll lead end-to-end recruitment efforts while also supporting broader HR initiatives. You’ll partner with hiring managers, contribute to a positive candidate experience, and help build the processes that support our team’s growth and success.
What you'll do:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles across engineering, program management, and business operations
- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, post job descriptions, screen applicants, and coordinate interviews
- Contribute to HR processes such as employee engagement initiatives, compliance tracking, and policy updates\
- Support onboarding activities and HR documentation for new hires
- Source top talent through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other creative channels
- Help ensure hiring practices align with relevant labor laws and industry-specific compliance (e.g., export control, defense-related regulations)
- Represent the company at hiring events, job fairs, and university partnerships
Required qualifications:
- - 3–5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and generalist HR support
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a solutions-focused approach to challenges
- A proactive mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter)
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in a cleared facility or with a defense contractor
- At least 2 years focused on defense, aerospace, or government contracting sectors
- Certifications such as AIRS, SHRM-CP, or LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter
Our international team members are employed through our Employer of Record (EOR) and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.