Role: HR Head/Executive - Talent & People Operations Location: Chennai (On-site) Compensation: 4.0 - 6.0 LPA Experience: 0 - 4 Years Employment Type: Full-time Mission :- We are building a next-generation AI research and technology company focused on developing foundational AI systems. Building world-class AI systems requires exceptional engineers, researchers, and operators. The People & Talent team plays a critical role in identifying, attracting, and building the team that drives the company forward. This role focuses on talent acquisition strategy, people operations, and organizational development. Role Overview :- As part of the People & Talent team, you will work closely with leadership to build the companys talent ecosystem. You will help design and execute strategies to identify, attract, and retain high-quality talent across research, engineering, and business teams. The role combines talent acquisition, HR operations, and people programs that support a high-performance research-driven culture. What You Will Work On :- 1. Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Design and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with company growth. Source candidates across platforms such as LinkedIn, Naukri, Monster, and other professional networks. Identify and engage talent from universities, research communities, and niche technical ecosystems. 2. HR Operations & Organizational Systems Design and implement HR policies, processes, and operational workflows. Manage employee lifecycle operations including onboarding, documentation, and compliance. Improve operational efficiency through structured HR systems and processes. 3. Talent Engagement & Retention Develop programs that support employee engagement and long-term retention. Help build a high-performance culture aligned with research and engineering excellence. 4. Leadership Collaboration Work closely with leadership to understand talent needs across teams. Support initiatives related to organizational growth, hiring strategy, and workforce planning. What We Look For :- We are looking for individuals who demonstrate: Strong communication, coordination, and relationship-building skills Interest in talent strategy, recruitment, and organizational development Ability to identify and engage high-quality candidates from niche talent pools Strong ownership mindset and ability to execute initiatives independently Curiosity about how high-performance teams are built and managed Required Qualifications:- - Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields -Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Added Advantage: - Internship or exposure to recruitment coordination or HR operations - Familiarity with talent sourcing platforms and recruitment workflows - Interest in technology organizations and hiring technical talent Why Join Us :- Opportunity to help build the talent foundation of a deep-technology AI organization Work closely with leadership, researchers, and engineering teams Gain exposure to talent strategy, recruiting systems, and organizational design Contribute to building a high-performance research and engineering culture Benefits :- Competitive salary package Performance-linked incentives Health insurance coverage Personal accident and life insurance Generous parental leave policy Accommodation / transportation allowance Complimentary lunch and dinner