Job Title: Employee Experience, Performance & OD Specialist
Location: Chennai (T. Nagar): On-site role onlyExperience: 2–4 years (No freshers)Reports To: Founder, Aspire / Head of EX & ODRole OverviewWe are looking for a high-energy, hands-on professional who loves solving organizational challenges, building systems, implementing performance and culture frameworks, and confidently interacting with clients.This role sits at the intersection of:Organization DevelopmentEmployee Experience DesignPerformance Management TransformationAI-powered Systems BuildingClient Engagement & ConsultingYou must be someone who learns fast, moves fast, and takes full ownership without waiting to be told what to do. Someone who enjoys creating order from chaos, designing from scratch, solving problems, and driving change inside organizations.Primary Responsibilities1. Organization Development & Culture TransformationDiagnose organizational challenges using interviews, data, and assessments.Design and execute OD interventions, culture frameworks, and transformation initiatives.Develop processes, playbooks, habit formation mechanisms, and behavioral interventions.Build EX touchpoints and solutions that improve alignment, engagement, and belonging.2. Performance Management & Performance Systems DesignWork on end-to-end performance management redesign projects for client organizations.Build simple, clear, future-ready performance systems (beyond traditional KRAs/OKRs).Create capability models, performance scorecards, clarity frameworks, and growth pathways.Facilitate performance calibration, feedback systems, and manager enablement programs.Support organizations in creating continuous performance & learning rhythms.3. AI-Enabled Process & Solution BuildingUse AI meaningfully to design frameworks, analyze data, build tools, automate tasks, and strengthen project delivery.Experiment with new AI solutions, prompt strategies, and tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.Build AI-driven templates, dashboards, micro-systems, and workflow enhancements.Stay updated on AI trends relevant to HR, OD, and performance.4. Project Management & DeliveryOwn projects end-to-end: scoping, planning, execution, tracking, and reporting.Build structured documentation, decks, reports, and client deliverables.Manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure smooth delivery across multiple projects.5. Client Engagement & ConsultingMeet clients regularly to understand their business, people's challenges, and priorities.Present ideas, frameworks, findings, and progress with clarity and confidence.Build trusted relationships with founders, HR heads, senior leaders, and CXOs.Represent Aspire professionally in every conversation.Secondary ResponsibilitiesContribute to internal processes, templates, and knowledge systems.Required Skills & KnowledgeCore HR/OD SkillsStrong knowledge of OD principles, and organizational design.Understanding of EX, culture design, employee lifecycle, and people processes.Solid experience in performance management, L&D, or HR systems design.AI SkillsDeep enthusiasm for AI: tools, prompts, workflows, and experimentation.Ability to use AI to build templates, analyze data, automate tasks, and develop solutions.Understanding of how AI can improve HR, EX, and performance workflows.Not just using AI — knowing how to use it meaningfully, smartly, and productively.Project Management SkillsStructured, detail-oriented, deadline-focused.Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.Strong documentation and PPT-building skills.Communication & Consulting SkillsConfident, articulate, and credible in front of senior leaders.Ability to simplify complex concepts for clients.Strong facilitation skills for meetings, workshops, and reviews.Key Behaviours We ExpectExtreme Ownership — thinks and acts like a builder, not a task-taker.Problem-Solving Orientation — figures out solutions even in ambiguity.Execution Excellence — disciplined, organized, consistent.Curiosity & Learning — especially around AI, OD, and performance science.Influence Without Force — gets things done through trust, clarity, and maturity.Proactiveness — never waits for instructions; drives progress independently.Resilience & Adaptability — handles complexity, challenges, and deadlines calmly.Expectations From the RoleStart contributing within the first 30 days (not a long ramp-up role).Work closely with the founder on high-impact client projects.Drive the design and execution of performance, EX, and OD systems for clients.Build innovative, AI-enabled solutions and internal tools.Become a trusted face of Aspire in front of clients.Embody a high-growth and high-performance mindset.Abilities Needed for SuccessAbility to quickly understand business and people problems.Ability to build models, frameworks, and structured thinking from scratch.Ability to communicate confidently with leaders and founders.Ability to drive change and move people forward with clarity.Ability to think logically, learn fast, and apply concepts immediately.Ability to manage ambiguity and build clarity through structure.Ability to blend HR + OD + Performance + AI thinking naturally.
