Building Agile People Systems in High-Growth Startups | The People Puzzle ft. Anurag Darira

We’re excited to welcome Anurag Darira, Head of Human Capital at EnKash, Asia’s first and smartest spend management platform. With over 16 years in HR, Anurag has a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on experience, building HR functions from scratch, driving innovation in employee engagement, and using analytics not just to report, but to transform how people and business come together.

Having been a LinkedIn Top Voice and a leader who balances data with empathy, Anurag shares candid stories from his journey growing teams in fast-moving fintech and tech startups.

Guest - Anurag Darira

Host - Reet Rathore

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Anurag Darira and HR Challenges

04:45 Anurag’s Journey in HR: From Corporates to Startups

09:24 Data-Driven HR: Transitioning from Gut Instincts to Analytics

14:15 Leveraging Technology in HR: Tools and Systems for Efficiency

19:08 Critical HR Metrics: Measuring Impact and Performance

23:52 Scaling People Systems: Adapting HR Processes for Growth

26:28 Designing HR for Agility

27:06 Challenges in Scaling HR Systems

31:04 Adapting HR Strategies to Business Changes

32:44 Leadership Transparency During Uncertainty

34:26 Building a Culture of Ownership and Innovation

36:09 Supporting Leaders in Fast-Paced Environments

40:09 Navigating Structural Changes in HR

45:09 The Future of HR in a Tech-Driven World