Director, Human Resources

Accountabilities:

• • Act as a strategic HR business partner to India business leaders and executive management, providing guidance on organizational strategy, workforce planning, talent management, and people priorities.
  • Align regional HR strategy with broader business objectives and support the cascading of organizational goals across India operations.
  • Advise leadership on executive onboarding, development, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
  • Ensure HR policies and practices comply with Indian labor laws, employment regulations, the Shops and Establishments Act, and other applicable requirements.
  • Own POSH compliance, including policy implementation, employee awareness and training, documentation, and complaint resolution.
  • Monitor regulatory developments, update HR policies as needed, and serve as the primary contact for audits and compliance-related inquiries.
  • Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures, conduct market benchmarking, and lead annual compensation review cycles.
  • Oversee benefits programs, including healthcare, retirement, wellness, and other employee offerings, while managing vendor relationships and total rewards planning.
  • Lead regional talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, recruitment pipelines, employer branding, and consistent hiring practices.
  • Partner with hiring managers and global HR stakeholders to improve recruitment effectiveness, hiring metrics, and workforce forecasts.
  • Lead and develop HR team members through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
  • Handle complex employee relations matters, workplace disputes, investigations, grievances, corrective actions, performance issues, and employee separations in accordance with local requirements.
  • Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, communications, and broader organizational change initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, analytics, and operating practices.
  • Lead HR transformation and modernization initiatives while contributing to global HR programs and strategic projects.

  Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR management or director-level leadership position.
  • Deep knowledge of Indian labor laws, employment regulations, HR compliance, and local statutory requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and managing POSH compliance and handling employee relations matters in India.
  • Strong background in compensation and benefits strategy, salary benchmarking, pay structures, annual review processes, and workforce planning.
  • Proven experience leading talent acquisition strategies, recruitment operations, employer branding, and hiring processes.
  • Experience managing, developing, and retaining high-performing HR teams.
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms, HR analytics, workforce reporting, and HR technology.
  • Strong understanding of employee engagement, performance management, organizational development, and change management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with employees, managers, and senior executives.
  • Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities and sensitive employee matters.
  • Strong judgment, discretion, problem-solving ability, and commitment to employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities.
  • Healthcare and employee benefits designed to support overall wellbeing.
  • Retirement benefits and financial planning support.
  • Professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Opportunity to shape and modernize HR practices across India operations.
  • Strategic exposure to executive leadership and global HR initiatives.
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment focused on innovation and employee experience.
  • Opportunity to build, lead, and develop a dedicated HR team.
  • Meaningful influence over talent, culture, compensation, compliance, and organizational growth.
  • Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunities.