Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Senior HR professional to serve as the strategic HR anchor for our client. This is a high-impact, highly visible role that will act as the singular HR face of the organisation on global platforms — engaging senior leadership, clients, and stakeholders across India and Western markets with equal confidence and credibility.
The incumbent will progressively grow into owning the entire gamut of Human Resource management for the organisation — spanning talent strategy, business partnering, HR operations, leadership development, culture, communications, and compliance — making this a rare and exceptional opportunity for a seasoned HR leader ready to make a defining impact.
Job Description
1. Strategic HR Business Partnering
- Serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to the COO / CCSO, Business Unit Heads, and Senior Leadership — providing counsel on organisational design, workforce planning, and people strategy.
- Translate business goals into people strategies, aligning HR initiatives with the organisation's growth ambitions across India and global markets.
- Drive proactive talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development for critical roles.
- Act as an objective advisor during complex people matters — restructuring, performance escalations, and leadership transitions.
2. Global Leadership Management
- Manage the complete HR lifecycle for employees across India and Western geographies (US, UK, Europe, APAC).
- Navigate cultural nuances, employment frameworks, and leadership expectations across multi-geography leadership cohorts.
- Partner with international business leaders to ensure consistent and equitable people practices across regions.
- Lead compensation benchmarking, retention frameworks, and engagement interventions for high-value leadership talent globally.
3. Performance Management
- Architect and manage end-to-end performance management systems — goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals, and calibration.
- Design differentiated performance frameworks for leadership versus frontline workforce, ensuring fairness and consistency.
- Lead performance improvement frameworks, including structured PIPs, early warning systems, and coaching interventions.
- Provide analytics-backed insights to leadership on performance trends, rating distributions, and attrition risk.
4. Employee Relations & Compliance
- Design and lead structured employee engagement frameworks across the organisation, ensuring leadership has real-time visibility into workforce sentiment and attrition risk.
- Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, grievance redressal, and disciplinary proceedings with a balanced, legally sound approach.
- Develop and periodically review HR policies, handbooks, and governance frameworks to reflect evolving business needs.
- Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives — embedding inclusive practices across hiring, development, and culture.
Core HR Competencies Leadership & Behavioural Competencies
- Strategic HR Business Partnering- Executive Presence & Global Confidence
- Performance Management Architecture- Outstanding Presentation & Facilitation
- Leadership Development & Coaching- Influencing Without Authority
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution- Cross-Cultural Intelligence
- Employment Law (India + International)- Resilience & Change Leadership
- Compensation & Benefits Structuring- Strong Business Acumen
Profile Description:
- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HRBP or HR leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated experience managing HR for leadership and C-suite level employees across India and Western geographies (US, UK, Europe).
- Proven track record of representing HR at executive forums, client engagements, and global industry platforms.
- Strong expertise in performance management design, implementation, and calibration at scale.
- Hands-on experience in corporate communications, town halls, and employer branding at an organisational level.
Educational Background
- MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a recognised institution.
- Candidates from premier HR schools (XLRI, TISS, SIBM, or equivalent) are preferred.
