About the job HR Lead - Culture and People Strategy
Were Hiring: HR Lead - Culture and People Strategy
Location: Delhi NCR | Experience: 10-15 years
About Us:
Arthan is a social enterprise committed to transforming human capital in the social impact space in India. We work closely with organizations in the impact sector, supporting them across hiring, building HR policies and processes, and organizational development. Arthan engages with stakeholders across the system to address human capital challenges and opportunities, strengthening the overall ecosystem. We also operate an exclusive platform for social impact jobs in www.arthancareers.com.
We're seeking a seasoned and strategic HR Lead - Culture and People Strategy who will evolve and implement our people strategy, refine existing policies, and strengthen our culture.
The Impact You'll Drive:
Culture & Values Champion
Refine and uphold Arthan's organizational culture in alignment with our mission and growth.
Actively role-model and embed values into people practices, communication, and decision-making.
Partner with teams to ensure cultural consistency across functions, geographies, and work models (in-office/remote).
Strategic People Leadership
Develop and lead people strategies that support both short-term needs and long-term growth.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational design, talent planning, and succession.
Analyze workforce data to provide insights that shape team structures, priorities, and resourcing.
Process & Policy Stewardship
Review and evolve people policies to ensure relevance, clarity, and alignment with Arthan's ethos.
Standardize key processes across the employee lifecycle with a focus on scale and compliance.
Balance the need for systems and structure with the agility required in a mission-driven, growing organization.
L&D
Build learning pathways that prepare emerging leaders and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
Introduce L&D interventions that are tailored to evolving team needs and business priorities.
Promote a culture of continuous learning through mentorship, coaching, and experiential learning models.
Employee Experience & Engagement
Design and continuously improve the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to growth and offboarding.
Build rituals, events, and engagement touchpoints that foster clarity, motivation, and cohesion.
Strategic Advisor to Leadership
Use data, pulse checks, and diagnostics to provide leadership with a clear view of people dynamics.
Actively participate in leadership discussions to ensure staff viewpoints are factored into strategic and operational decisions.
Act as a strategic sounding board to seniors, bringing objectivity, insight, and accountability.
Performance Management & People Systems
Design and implement a structured performance management framework aligned with Arthan's evolving business goals.
Develop clear role expectations, feedback loops, appraisal mechanisms, and career progression pathways.
Partner with leadership to embed a culture of accountability, continuous feedback, and results-driven growth.
Ensure performance systems support talent development, retention, and internal mobility across the organization
Who You Are:
A strategic HR leader with 10-15 years of experience across culture, talent, and organizational development
Someone who sees culture as a business enabler, not just an HR deliverable
A systems thinker with the ability to scale people processes with efficiency
A confident communicator who can influence and collaborate
Willing to challenge leadership thoughtfully and listen just as deeply.
Why This Role Matters:
Arthan is growing. With that growth comes an opportunity to refine how we nurture talent, scale values-driven culture, and stay purpose-aligned. This role is critical to shaping how we support our people, evolve our values into action, and build systems that enable both individual and collective growth.
We're not looking for someone to manage routine HR operations, We're looking for a strategic leader who can strengthen organizational systems, align people practices with business priorities, and work closely with leadership to enable scalable, performance-driven growth. If that sounds like you, apply now by writing to us at aarohi.punj@arthancareers.com