Senior Manager - People & Culture - Internet/Online

JOb Title: Sr Manager People & Culture

Job Location: Chennai (Tharamani)

Experience: 8+ years

Languages: English, Tamil, and Hindi (mandatory speaking)

Job Description :

What You'll Do (Roles & Responsibilities)

As the People & Culture Lead, you'll:

- Think like a product owner while building culture - streamline every step of the employee journey, from hiring to exit, to eliminate friction and maximize engagement.

- Use data, not guesswork - build dashboards and insights that help the business make smarter, people-driven decisions.

- Sell a vision, not just a job - attract top talent by showcasing our mission, purpose, and culture authentically through strong employer branding.

- Design and execute people initiatives that foster belonging, performance, and growth.

- Partner with leadership to align people strategies with business objectives.

- Build scalable and data-driven People Operations, automating processes and improving efficiency using HR tools and Excel-based automation.

- Establish a strong foundation for Learning & Development, creating growth paths and skill enhancement programs from the ground up.

- Create and nurture a positive, high-trust, and fun work culture that makes people love what they do every day.

Technical Competencies:

- Education: Any degree - we value your ability to craft great experiences over specific qualifications.

- Talent Acquisition: Skilled in end-to-end hiring across roles and domains (role-agnostic recruitment).

- People Operations: Expertise in Excel (advanced formulas, automations) and HRMS tools (preferably Keka). Ability to manage payroll, onboarding, exit formalities, and employee data automation.

- People Partnering: Deep understanding of startup culture with a track record of implementing impactful engagement programs tied to business goals.

- Learning & Development: Comfortable setting up L&D frameworks from scratch and navigating new, undefined areas.

Behavioral Competencies:

- A passion for crafting exceptional people experiences and making a meaningful impact in others' lives.

- Naturally creates a warm, cheerful, and positive environment.

- Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills in fast-paced settings.

- High on trust, integrity, and discipline.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Tamil, and Hindi.