We're hiring: Senior Manager – Talent & Culture

Location: Chennai (IITM Research Park area)

Experience: 8–12 years

We're working with a mission-driven deep-tech startup incubated out of a premier academic ecosystem. The company is building real-world solutions in infrastructure, sustainability, and public impact — and is now at a stage where culture, performance, and leadership capability need to scale deliberately.

This role is not about running HR processes.

It's about building the people engine of a growing company.

What you'll own

Build and scale a strong, values-driven culture as the organisation grows
Design and run performance frameworks (goal setting, reviews, feedback, manager accountability)
Set up Learning & Development from scratch — especially for first-time managers and leaders
Act as a true people partner to founders and senior leaders, not a support function
Use people data and insights to influence business decisions
Strengthen employer brand and candidate experience across the talent lifecycle
Oversee core people operations with a focus on scalability and automation

What we're looking for

8–12 years of experience across People & Culture / HRBP / Talent & OD roles
Hands-on experience building (not just maintaining) culture, performance systems, and L&D
Startup or scale-up exposure where ambiguity was part of the job
Strong business acumen — comfortable pushing back with data and logic
Someone who can handle tough conversations around performance and exits
Chennai-based professionals only

Why this role is interesting

High ownership and visibility with founders
Opportunity to shape culture at a formative stage
Clear scope to grow into a Head – People & Culture role
Work that has visible impact beyond just the organisation

If you're someone who believes great companies are built by design, not default, this role will stretch you.

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