PlanetSpark - Head - Human Resources - XLRI/TISS

PlanetSpark - Head HR (Startup) - XLRI / TISS (8-13 yrs)

Are you excited about leveraging your HR experience in building and leading the HR function for a fast-growing Series A funded Ed-tech startup? This could be that opportunity for you.

About PlanetSpark:

PlanetSpark is on a mission to build the next generation of confident speakers and creative writers. We are a global company impacting over 11 countries through live 1:1 personalized classes on Public Speaking and Creative Writing through handpicked top 1% teachers. Our kids participate in gripping debates, create viral Youtube videos, start their own podcast channels, perform stand-up comedy, write nail-biting mystery stories, and become confident and fearless speakers.

PlanetSpark is on its journey to becoming the global leader in the large and untapped communication skills segment. We are Series B funded by some top VCs and are on a 30% month-on-month growth curve. We have our footprint in India, the Middle East, North America, and Australia. Come join a passionate team of over 900 young and energetic members and 1200+ expert and handpicked teachers on this roller coaster ride to build the most loved brand for kids who will move the world!

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Ideal Profile :

- 10+ years of HR experience (preferably in a startup)

- Ability to drive the HR agenda in a constantly changing startup environment

- Very strong focus on people development and culture building

- MBA in HR from XLRI / TISS

- Living in / relocatable to Gurgaon and willing to work 6 days a week

Roles and Responsibilities :

The Head of HR will be the custodian of the people agenda at PlanetSpark and champion a positive culture at the company. The incumbent will need to build processes and systems and also drive them.

Culture and Engagement :

- Lead the engagement agenda of the organization

- Collaborate with the leadership team on the formulation of key engagement strategies and solutions and be a part of the design and implementation of policy and process from scratch

Onboarding & Induction :

- Design and deploy employee induction process for new campus hires

- Owning up the company DNA and spreading it far and wide during the new campus hire induction

Talent & Performance Management :

- Lead the implementation & change of robust, consistent and flexible performance management system, linked to the remuneration system, putting the Talent Management framework in place

- End to end employee lifecycle management, from entry to exit

HR Operations :

- Lead the HR operations team to drive smooth functioning

- Lead HR Tech implementation

Talent Acquisition :

- Lead a team of recruiters and build strong candidate pipeline for all positions/key roles

- Create campus relations and drive campus hiring strategy for the company