Manager, People

About Airblack

Airblack is India's largest online skilling academy, helping people become micro-entrepreneurs or get flexible opportunities through innovative "do-it-together" (DIT) courses. We are building 'Stanford for vocational education'. Our vision is to reduce the economic divide of the country by providing access to livelihood opportunities to millions of women in India.

Airblack's beauty academy unit has trained over 40,000 women in 300+ cities as Makeup Artists, helping them start their businesses as freelancers, studio owners, or earning influencers.

Airblack is backed by marquee investors such as Info Edge Ventures, Elevation Capital, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Blume Founders Fund, Better Capital and Mars Shot Ventures. We have also been accredited by the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council & Skill India as a government-certified beauty academy. Airblack has also been recognized by Forbes as a "Select 200" company with global business potential and featured in 'Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2024' list.

Who are we looking for? At Airblack, we're dedicated to fostering a high-performance culture where every team member thrives and finds fulfillment. We believe in personalized approaches, rejecting one-size-fits-all solutions to foster innovation and agility.

As a part of the People team at Airblack, you will play a pivotal role as the flag bearer of our culture. You'll lead initiatives spanning employee engagement, talent acquisition, the entire employee life cycle, effective people management, and everything in between that relates to our team members.

If you're someone who values creating a positive work environment, embracing challenges, and contributing to a team-oriented culture join us in championing a workplace where collaboration, growth, and success thrive.

What would you be doing? As a Manager in the People Team, you'd be responsible for: Talent Acquisition:

Ensuring top talent joins our team within specified timelines by managing the entire recruitment process. From sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and overseeing seamless onboarding, collaborate closely with hiring managers to develop effective strategies. People Engagement:

From crafting memorable events to fostering inclusivity through innovative programs, you'll create a world-class employee experience. You'll be instrumental in creating meaningful connections through personalized interactions and empathetic understanding. People Management:

You'll be the first point of contact for every team member ensuring a positive work environment for everyone. Additionally, you will be required to maintain policy adherence, conduct regular pulse checks and surveys, which will provide vital insights into employee satisfaction and NPS, empowering continuous improvement. End-to-End Employee Experience:

You will ensure smooth transitions throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exits. This includes enhancing retention strategies and managing performance reviews, You'll also oversee offboarding, maintain accurate records, support benefits administration, and implement feedback mechanisms.

What makes you a suitable candidate? We would love to hear from you if you meet the qualifications below: 5-10 years of experience as a generalist HR, or in a people operations role. Prior experience working in a mid-size startup will be a bonus Preferably an MBA in Human Resources; alternatively, a degree from a highly regarded undergraduate institution Prior experience in recruiting and onboarding a minimum of 100 employees Possess comprehensive knowledge of HR operations and employee engagement. Additionally, experience in organizing mid to large-scale events and engagements is a plus Adept at dealing with ambiguity, making informed decisions, and always prioritizing people in every aspect of your role. Process orientation with the ability to design, implement, and manage work streams efficiently. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, enable you to articulate ideas effectively, making you an excellent liaison between employees and management.

Why should you join Airblack? Skilling with a difference:

We are one of the very few education companies in India that have been able to do all the following things together: deliver outcomes, stay lean (under 50 people), raise funds in a down market from top investors, have an infinite runway, as well as lead a completely new whitespace. Get the opportunity to be the face of a new era in the education & skilling sector in a high-skin-in-the-game leadership role Experimentation & Build:

We have a culture of rapid experimentation, freedom to fail & iterate, and owning scale-up through process building Thriving Market Opportunity:

We are building in a whitespace with massive opportunity & headstart - India has 15 million people entering the workforce every year and less than half a million job. Your impact will help create a dent India's future Work with a stellar team:

Great missions require great people - and we are fortunate to have some of the smartest and nicest people support us in our journey. Our team comprises ex-entrepreneurs, VCs, and operators from places such as Goldman Sachs, Paytm, Oyo, Bain & Co., BCG, Urban Company, top IITs and so on

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