Head of People, India

4 weeks ago


Pune, Maharashtra, India KOKO Networks Full time

About KOKO NetworksKOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world's fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth. Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world's leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC.

Your RoleAs the Head of People, India, you will work closely with the Global People Department to elevate the experience of all employees at KOKO and, more specifically, within India. You will oversee the entire employee lifecycle across India and serve as a key advisor to our India leadership team for all people-related initiatives and issues. KOKO aims to be an employer of choice for India's best and brightest, and you will play a central role in building our internal experience and external brand to make this vision a reality.

This role reports to the Chief People Officer.
What You Will Do
Lead the India People Team: lead and business partner with teams in India to deliver an excellent employee experience from hiring, onboarding, performance management, engagement, learning and development, and culture
Plan & Deliver on Priorities: develop and deliver on commitments made across all functional strategies, budgets, and quarterly plans, and support other departments to achieve people targets
Hire New Teammates: recruit and onboard new hires across the team in India
Drive Performance: help us solidify our performance culture by managing our semi-annual performance review process, performance improvement program, and high-potential employee initiatives
Engage & Retain Our Team: identify and implement initiatives to support business growth and ensure strong employee engagement across departments, genders, and backgrounds
Manage Compensation: implement India's compensation & benefits strategy, including oversight of the annual salary review process and ongoing management of team benefits
Improve Our Toolkit: Work with the Global People team to iterate and innovate on India's HR policies, systems, and processes

What You Will Bring To KOKO
University degree
10+ years experience, with a demonstrated track record of success in leadership roles
5+ years experience in human resources, including recruiting, training, leadership development, employee relations, HR operations, coaching, and labor relations
Proficiency with MS Office tools and HR-related software platforms (e.g., Lever, BambooHR, etc.)
Courage to embrace change and challenge the status quo
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including confidence in negotiation and mediation
Proactive, self-starter with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and go the extra mile
Demonstrated aptitude for project management, including the ability to balance priorities, clarify stakeholder requirements, pay keen attention to detail, and generally keep deliverables on schedule
Strong preference for previous experience at fast-paced, growth-stage companies
Unquestionable ethical standards and integrity

KOKO Networks focuses on Clean Energy, E-Commerce, Retail, Technology, and Trade Platform. Their company has offices in India, Nairobi, Pune, and Ahmedabad. They have a large team that's between employees.
You can view their website at or find them on Twitter and LinkedIn.



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