Talent & Culture Manager

Culture & People Manager Biotastic Health Systems Chennai | Full-time | On-site | 6 days/week ₹4.5 – ₹7.5 LPA (depending on experience & ownership) Our Vision At Biotastic , we’re building India’s most trusted hub for biohacking and longevity — ice baths, saunas, red light therapy, and the systems that make modern wellness practical, safe, and scalable for everyday life. This is not wellness as luxury. This is wellness as infrastructure for human excellence . As we scale, we are extremely intentional about who builds this company from the inside . Why This Role ExistsGrowth exposes weak people systems faster than weak products. This role exists to ensure: We hire builders, not passengers Standards rise as headcount rises Culture is enforced through systems, not slogans Performance is clear, measurable, and owned This is not traditional HR . This is a Culture & People ownership role in a fast-growing startup. What This Role Is (And Is Not) This role IS A people builder role A standards enforcer A partner to founders in scaling teams Someone who believes clarity > comfort This role is NOT Payroll-only HR Policy-heavy corporate HR A caretaking or micromanagement role A place to avoid tough conversations If you believe people grow best with: Clear expectations Real accountability Ownership over instructions You’ll fit in here. Core Responsibilities1. Hiring & Talent Acquisition — 40% Objective: Build a high-ownership, high-execution team. You will: Deeply understand Biotastic’s business (sales, ops, manufacturing, service) Translate business needs into outcome-based roles Own end-to-end hiring: JD creation (impact-driven, not generic) Sourcing (LinkedIn, referrals, local startup networks) First-round screening Interview coordination and decision tracking Run trial / sprint-based hiring wherever possible Maintain a clean hiring pipeline and hiring dashboard We care more about who someone becomes here than where they come from. 2. Performance Management, KRAs & KPIs — 25% Objective: Make performance visible and non-negotiable. You will: Work with founders and team leads to define: Role clarity KRAs Measurable KPIs Implement: Monthly performance scorecards Review rhythms Track: Output Reliability Ownership Flag underperformance early and handle it calmly and firmly Performance here is objective, visible, and non-emotional . 3. Discipline, Alignment & Ownership — 20% Objective: Ensure people do what they commit to. You will: Ensure employees clearly understand: What they own How they are evaluated Be the first line for people issues Handle: Misalignment Repeated misses Behavioural issues Reduce founder involvement in day-to-day people problems This is about protecting standards , not policing people. 4. Culture & People Systems — 15% Objective: Build culture through repeatable systems. You will: Translate founder values into: Onboarding systems Probation frameworks Feedback loops Build and maintain simple systems for: Attendance Leave Onboarding & exits Create a lean employee handbook Ensure culture scales without dilution Culture here is what gets tolerated and what doesn’t . How We Work High trust, high accountability Speed matters, clarity matters more No micromanagement No ambiguity about success You will not be spoon-fed. You will not be left guessing either. Compensation & Reality Check We believe in honesty upfront: This is not a comfort-first role This is a growth-first role Compensation: ₹4.5 – ₹7.5 LPA , depending on experience and ownership mindset What you gain: Real ownership Direct exposure to leadership decisions Learning that compounds for years A chance to help build a company, not just manage people If you’re optimizing only for certainty, this may not be the right fit. If you’re optimizing for impact, growth, and long-term upside — it’s a strong bet. Who Will Thrive Here You’re likely to do well if you: Prefer startup environments over corporate ones Are based in Chennai and comfortable with on-site work Enjoy building systems Are calm but firm in conversations Believe clarity is kindness Learn fast and execute faster. Final Note We’re building: Builders who can scale teams Leaders who raise standards People who grow faster than their comfort zones If this excites you — apply. If it feels intense — good. If it feels unnecessary — you can skip. This role is not meant for everyone . How to Apply Please share: Your resume A short note answering this question to “Why do most startups fail at building strong people systems — and what would you do differently?”