Head HR

Digantara is seeking a visionary and strategic HR to lead our people strategy, shape our company culture, and support our continued growth as we scale rapidly in the space-tech domain. This person will play an instrumental role in shaping our innovation and collaboration culture, advancing our talent strategy and driving strategic HR initiatives.

Why Digantara?

• Opportunity to be part of the first generation of private companies to transform the entire space realm.
• Work closely with the founders to ensure the alignment of people strategies with the company’s vision to navigate humanity beyond this planet.
• Opportunity to shape and influence the future of space-tech HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with Digantara's vision and create a roadmap for rapid growth of the company.
  • Work closely with the leadership to evolve company culture, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Organisational Development
  • Implement initiatives for leadership development, succession planning, and team-building.
  • Collaborate with managers to design scalable team structures, set goals, and design team and employee review matrices.
  • Develop and evolve the organisation structure which matches the company’s rapid growth plan.
• Talent Acquisition & Management
  • Foresee the company’s talent requirements and lead the employer branding, talent creation, and talent acquisition strategies to attract top industry talent, especially for highly specialized technical roles.
  • Establish performance management frameworks to support employees' growth, align with business objectives, and retain high-performing employees.
  • Design competitive and innovative compensation structure to streamline & standardise the appraisal process and attract talent.
• Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Foster a positive work environment, implementing practices that enhance employee morale and engagement. Identify and abolish any bad culture and practices within the company.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor for employees on employee relations issues, ensuring alignment with core values and policies.
• Compliance and Best Practices
  • Ensure HR practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Oversee employee benefits programs and ensure compliance with legal standards and company policies.
  • Leverage HR analytics to assess and predict workforce trends, providing insights to the executive team.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of HR leadership experience, experience in a deep-tech startup or fast-paced high-growth tech company is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of HR functions, including organisation structure, performance review and management, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and regulatory compliances.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.