PEOPLE HR SOLUTIONS LLP

What PEOPLE HR SOLUTIONS LLP does

People HR Solutions LLP, operating commercially as "Talks About People" (TAP), is a boutique executive search and talent advisory firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kharadi, Pune, with claimed Pan-India service reach. The firm operates on a professional services model, delivering three interconnected service lines: Executive Search for C-suite and board-level mandates (CEO, CFO, CMO, CHRO, CDO, Group General Counsel, heads of R&D and supply chain), HR Consulting Practices spanning IT and Non-IT functional hiring, and Leadership Consulting covering succession planning, leadership assessments, and organizational development. Its GTM is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting mid-market and enterprise clients across verticals including IT product companies and captives, cloud and analytics firms, e-commerce/agritech/fintech startups, BFSI, FMCG/retail/fashion, manufacturing, and healthcare/pharma/edu-tech.

The firm monetizes through engagement-based professional service fees typical of executive search, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Revenue depends on mandate volume, with the firm highlighting client retention, mandate fulfillment, and active database metrics on its website as visual KPIs. Distribution is direct — clients engage through the company website, job openings portal, and founder-led outreach (founders Ritesh Kac and Sachin Gutte). Marketing is concentrated in content: an active blog, LinkedIn presence, and Twitter, with recent focus on GCC leadership trends.

The firm is privately held, founder-led, with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity. No patents, certifications, regulatory actions, or third-party AI/technology platforms are associated with the firm. Its only formal external recognition is the 2021 "Best HR Consulting Firm in Pune" award from Pune's Leading Media Group.

Name

PEOPLE HR SOLUTIONS LLP

Legal name

Talks About People HR Solutions LLP

Website

https://talksaboutpeople.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

People HR Solutions LLP, trading as Talks About People, is a Pune-based boutique executive search and talent advisory firm founded in 2013, serving mid-market and enterprise clients across India with C-suite hiring, HR consulting, and leadership advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

General Permanent Placement (Multi-Industry) (BPACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Capital & Workforce Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAE), People Analytics & Workforce Planning (BPACAPAK)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Leadership hiring
• HR consulting
• Talent advisory
• C-suite recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: The firm charges clients for conducting executive search mandates, identifying and placing senior leadership candidates including C-suite executives, board members, and functional heads. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for talent mapping, candidate assessment, and placement services.
2. Leadership Consulting and Advisory: Provides ongoing HR advisory services including leadership development, succession planning, and retention initiatives. These services support clients throughout the hiring process and beyond.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

People HR Solutions LLP (Talks About People) is a boutique executive search and talent advisory firm providing C-suite and senior leadership hiring, HR consulting for IT and Non-IT services recruitment, and leadership consulting including succession planning and organizational development. The firm serves enterprise and mid-market clients across seven focused industry verticals with Pan India reach, supported by an active talent database and meticulous people mapping, industry research, and referencing methodologies.

Product overview

PEOPLE HR SOLUTIONS LLP (Trading as Talks About People HR Solutions) is a boutique Executive Search and talent advisory firm founded in 2013 with Pan-India reach. The company operates as a service-based business offering three interconnected core services: Executive Search (specializing in C-suite and senior leadership hiring across multiple industries), HR Consulting Practices (covering both IT and Non-IT sector recruitment), and Leadership Consulting (strategic talent advisory, succession planning, and organizational development). The company also maintains a Job Openings Portal for candidate engagement. The firm focuses on boutique-style personalized service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, serving clients across IT Product Companies, Cloud Computing & Analytics, E-Commerce/Agritech/Fintech/Startups, BFSI, FMCG/Retail/Fashion, Manufacturing, and Healthcare/Pharma/Edu-Tech sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search Boutique executive search service specializing in C-suite and senior leadership hiring, including Board-level positions, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Sales Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Human Resources Officers, Chief Digital Officers, Group General Counsels, Global Head of R&D, and Chief of Manufacturing and Supply Chain. The service employs a meticulous approach involving industry and competition research, people mapping, networking, and referencing.
• HR Consulting Practices HR and recruiting solutions helping organizations stay aligned with the broader corporate landscape. Includes IT Services hiring covering Data Science, AI/ML, Mobile App development, Emerging Tech, CX/UI/UX, Enterprise Architecture, Marketing Technology, IT Infrastructure, Web/Enterprise App development, Data Technologies, Product Development, IT Security, Cloud Computing, CMS, and Program/Project Management. Also includes Non-IT Services hiring covering Brand/Product/Digital Marketing, Sales & BD, F&A, Risk Management, HRBP/Talent Acquisition, Production/Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics, Customer Service, and Operations/Quality.
• Leadership Consulting Strategic talent advisory services including leadership hiring, succession planning, leadership assessments, and organizational development to help transform client partners through personalized talent advisory services. The firm provides ongoing support and advisory services to assist with leadership development, succession planning, and retention initiatives beyond the hiring process.
• Job Openings Portal Job search platform connecting candidates with opportunities in Pune, featuring featured openings across HR, recruitment consulting, business development, content writing, and digital marketing roles.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with substantial executive search, leadership development, and talent advisory practices in India. Comparable across all three of TAP's service lines but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search leader with significant India presence serving multinational and Indian enterprise clients for C-suite and board mandates. Broad incumbent offering the same core service as TAP but with global reach and larger research bench.
• Egon Zehnder: Global leadership advisory firm combining executive search with leadership assessment and succession consulting. Closely comparable on the leadership consulting and succession planning side of TAP's offering, though at much greater scale.
• Spencer Stuart: One of the world's largest executive search firms with deep India practice, particularly strong in board advisory and CEO succession. Comparable on core C-suite search but operates at substantially greater scale and brand reach.
• Odgers Berndtson: Global executive search firm with India practice serving C-suite and senior leadership mandates across industries. Comparable on core search services and multi-vertical India coverage but at greater international scale.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with strong India presence focused on C-suite and functional leadership hiring. Comparable on executive search mandate profile across multiple verticals including technology and BFSI.

Direct peers

• Catenon: International executive search firm with India operations focused on senior leadership and functional head placements. Comparable boutique positioning with technology-enabled candidate research model.
• Stanton Chase: Global executive search firm with active India operations serving mid-market to enterprise clients for senior leadership mandates. Comparable boutique-to-mid-market positioning with multi-vertical India coverage.
• Transearch India: Global executive search firm with established India operations, focused on board, CXO, and senior leadership hiring across industries. Directly comparable on service mix, vertical breadth, and India-centric executive search mandate profile.
• ABC Consultants: One of India's largest and oldest executive search firms, headquartered in India with multi-industry C-suite and senior leadership mandates. Directly comparable as a domestic boutique-to-mid-market executive search competitor serving Indian enterprises.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/talks-about-people-hr-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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