Nistha Barthakur

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in scaling HR functions in high-growth environments.
Proven track record in building empathetic and effective HR teams.
Strong advocate for data-driven, people-centric HR practices.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in talent acquisition and organizational development.

Contact

nistha.barthakur21@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee EngagementRetention StrategiesTalent ManagementEmployee BrandingData Analysis

Other Skills

CommunicationEvent ManagementHR Business PartneringLeadershipLearning and DevelopmentManagementMarketing StrategyMicrosoft WordOperational EfficiencyPolicy DevelopmentPublic SpeakingResearchSocial MediaSocial Media Marketing

About

As an HR leader, I’ve always believed that building great companies starts with nurturing people. Currently heading HR at Jar, I’ve had the privilege of shaping culture, designing scalable people practices, and building high-trust environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Over the years, I’ve led strategic talent initiatives across high-growth environments, scaled hiring engines from scratch, partnered closely with founders and CXOs, and built HR teams that are as empathetic as they are effective. I thrive in zero-to-one journeys, whether it's crafting performance frameworks, driving DEI, or architecting leadership development programs. I strongly believe that HR isn’t just a support function. It is a core lever for business growth. My approach blends data, deep listening, and intuition to create systems that are human-first and outcomes-driven. If you're passionate about building people-centric workplaces or looking to collaborate on strategic HR challenges, let’s connect.

Experience

Jar

2 roles

Director, Human Resources

Promoted

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos

Lead, People and Culture

Jun 2022 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Led HR and Talent Acquisition teams to double the organization's size, foster a high-performance culture, and align initiatives with business objectives.
Developed and implemented organizational policies, enhanced operational efficiency, and championed professional coaching initiatives.
Architected foundational processes in People Operations and Talent Acquisition, leading feedback and evaluation processes and talent management.

Talent AcquisitionOrganizational Development

Soul jams

Co-Founder

May 2022 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Slice

HR Business Partner - Product, Tech. & Design

Feb 2022 – Jun 2022 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led HR functions for Product, Design, and Technology teams, overseeing engagement activities, Glassdoor reviews, and annual events.
Spearheaded retention, succession planning, and growth mapping initiatives for the 3 teams.
Implemented learning and development platforms tailored for Product-specific teams at slice.

Employee EngagementRetention Strategies

Parallel

Manager, Culture & People Operations

Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led HR function, driving 2x growth in employee strength through end-to-end hiring.
Developed and implemented policies for Talent Management, Engagement, and Performance Review.
Managed employee branding to attract and retain top talent at Parallel.

Talent ManagementEmployee Branding

Ipg dxtra

3 roles

Talent Specialist

Sep 2020 – May 2021 · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Managed talent management processes like Skill Matrix & Succession Planning to optimize talent within the organization.
Acted as HR Business Partner for Gurugram branch, collaborating closely with branch head on grievances and resource allocation.
Led the Pan India Hiring for Interns, sourcing resumes, interviewing candidates, and conducting reference checks.
Produced Talent update reports using Excel and analytics for leadership visibility.

Talent ManagementData Analysis

Management Trainee

Jan 2020 – Aug 2020 · 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Shadow to Director HR

Jun 2019 – Aug 2019 · 2 mos · Gurgoan

Utilized succession planning tools to support Director HR in talent management strategies.
Conducted profile and resume sourcing for associate positions to ensure a strong candidate pool.
Analyzed Stay interview data to identify trends and provide insights for future actions.
Collaborated with Director HR to understand various leadership styles and organizational behavior.