Talent & Experience Lead

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Network 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.

Talent & Experience Rockstar

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

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• 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

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• 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.