Role Overview :

The Head of People &

- Culture will lead TantraEdu’s talent transformation in Pune. This role focuses on establishing structured HR operations, driving OKRs, managing Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), and scaling high-performing teams to support the agency's 2030 vision.

Key Responsibilities

- Performance Management &
- PIPs : Implement structured 60-day Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and quarterly evaluation frameworks to elevate team output and accountability.

- HR Operations &

- Governance : Standardize agency HR policies, employment compliance, onboarding workflows, and transparent job descriptions across all operational units.

- Culture &

- Talent Transformation : Drive a high-performance work culture that balances employee empathy with strict quality, speed, and delivery standards.

- Organizational Upskilling : Design continuous learning tracks and AI-tool adoption programmes to transform traditional task executors into strategic thinkers.

- Strategic Talent Acquisition : Partner with leadership to recruit high-caliber talent for critical vacant roles across content, video, and growth units.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

- Performance Improvement Success Rate : Successfully transition or resolve at least 80% of underperforming team members through structured PIP frameworks.

- OKR Compliance &
- Adherence : Ensure 100% of agency personnel operate under clear, measurable quarterly KRAs and performance scorecards.

- Retention of Key Talent :



Maintain high retention rates among top-tier strategic contributors through structured career paths and profit-sharing initiatives.

- Onboarding &

- Recruitment Efficiency : Reduce time-to-hire for critical roles while executing seamless, standardized onboarding for all current hires.

- Employee Engagement Index : Elevate internal survey ratings regarding workplace clarity, psychological safety, operational fairness, and professional growth opportunities.

Required Skills (Expert or Advanced Level)

- Performance Management Systems (PMS)

- Change Management &
- Organizational Restructuring

- HR Operations &

- Compliance

- Talent Acquisition &

- Executive Headhunting

- Conflict Resolution &

- Employee Coaching

- OKR &

- KRA Framework Design

Educational Qualification :

Master’s Degree (MBA / PGDM) in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, or Organizational Psychology from a recognized institution.

Work Experience

- Overall Experience : 15+ years of core Human Resources leadership experience.

- Relevant Work Experience Aspects

- Minimum 5–7 years leading HR operations within fast-paced digital marketing agencies, technology services, or professional consulting firms.

- Proven track record of managing organizational turnaround stories, including restructuring overlapping departments and establishing person-independent HR systems.

- Hands-on experience executing Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) in mid-sized firms to resolve productivity and delivery gaps.

- Demonstrated leadership in transitioning companies from legacy to high-accountability styles, OKR-driven cultures.

📌 Head of People & Culture (Pune)
🏢 Tantraedu
📍 Pune