Talent & Experience Lead

Location: Onsite – MumbaiReports to: CEO / Chief Operating OfficerNetwork Science is a Global AI Innovation Platform powering enterprise AI transformation using a metric-backward approach across Cost, Growth, Risk, Customer Experience, Data, and Sustainability. With 150+ AI projects delivered and a curated portfolio of 70+ deep-tech startups, we run a people-first, high-performance culture that attracts top talent globally.As we scale, we are looking for a Talent & Experience Rockstar — the anti-HR role for a new-age AI company.— someone who can architect a world-class people engine without the baggage of traditional HR. This is a creator role: build the talent brand, craft the employee experience, and ensure our workplace runs like a high-performance machine.Employee Experience & Culture (40%) Design and run initiatives that make Network Science a workplace people brag about.Own onboarding, engagement, learning pathways, and performance rhythms.Build rituals that strengthen culture — communication cadences, feedback loops, celebrations, and recognition systems.Drive programs for wellness, growth, and psychological safety.Talent Acquisition and retention (30%) Own the full-cycle hiring engine — sourcing, assessing, closing, and onboarding.Build hiring funnels across Product, AI Engineering, Sales, Operations & Leadership.Create compelling job narratives, assessment frameworks, and talent scorecards.Run hiring sprints with speed, precision, and candidate delight.Build and maintain a proactive talent pool and referral ecosystem.Workplace Administration & Employee Welfare (20%) Ensure the office runs with elite operational efficiency — facilities, vendors, security, housekeeping, and hospitality.Own travel, events, offsites, and logistics with zero-error execution.Manage employee resources — devices, assets, compliance checklists, and office upkeep.Be the SPOC for employee welfare matters, reimbursements, and support needs.People Systems & Documentation (10%) Build and maintain our People OS — policies, frameworks, handbooks, and process documents.Create dashboards for hiring metrics, engagement metrics, retention risk, and admin SLAs.Run people operations through smart tools (Notion, Slack, Trello, HRMS, ATS etc.).Must-Have Qualifications 246 years of experience across Talent Acquisition + People Operations + Admin/Workplace.Proven ability to run recruitment independently end-to-end.Strong written communication and storytelling skills (for JDs, branding, culture comms).Experience working under fast-paced, high-growth environments.High empathy with high performance — you care about people AND outcomes.Deep ownership mindset; you love fixing problems before they are noticed.Good-to-Have Qualifications Experience in tech, AI, consulting, or startup environments.Exposure to culture-building, internal communications, and employer branding.Familiarity with collaboration/workflow tools (Notion, Slack, Trello, Figma, HRMS).Experience creating people analytics dashboards or running engagement programs.Prior experience handling office operations or employee welfare programs.Who Should Not Apply Anyone who prefers traditional HR, SOP-driven routines, or hierarchical setups.Those who shy away from multitasking across hiring, operations, and culture.People who want to "execute tasks" but not own end-to-end outcomes .Anyone uncomfortable working directly with leadership in high-speed environments.What You Get A front-row seat to building the People Engine of an AI-first company.Ownership across hiring, culture, and workplace experience — not just HR paperwork.Ability to directly shape employee happiness, productivity, and talent quality.A fast-track path to Head of People & Experience .A chance to be part of the operating system for enterprise AI transformation.Ready to build a people powerhouse with us? If you love creating unforgettable employee experiences, attracting exceptional talent, and building a world-class workplace — this is your playground.