Job Description

About the Role The Senior HR Manager – India will lead the People agenda for the India Shared Services organization, acting as a strategic HR partner to India SSC and global leadership. The role will have functional oversight of HR, Talent Acquisition/Recruitment and Learning & Development, ensuring an integrated people strategy that supports business growth, organizational capability and a high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic HR Business Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior India and global leaders on people strategy and business priorities. Translate business priorities into an actionable India People agenda. Advise leadership on organizational, talent, performance and employee matters. 2. Workforce & Organization Strategy Lead workforce planning and support the organization's growth. Partner on organization design, succession, internal mobility and capability planning. Identify future talent and capability requirements and develop plans to address them. 3. HR Governance, Risk & Compliance Own HR governance, policies, compliance and risk management for India. Ensure consistent and legally compliant employee relations and people practices. Partner with Legal, Finance and global HR on complex and sensitive matters. 4. Talent, Performance & Leadership Lead talent reviews, succession planning, performance management and retention of critical talent. Partner with leaders on leadership development, manager effectiveness and career development. Ensure a strong pipeline of talent and leadership capability. 5. People Analytics & Executive Insights Provide leadership with meaningful People dashboards and insights covering workforce, recruitment, attrition, performance, compensation, engagement and talent. Translate data into actionable recommendations, risks and opportunities. 6. Culture & Employee Experience Build a high-performance, inclusive and employee-centric culture. Drive employee experience, engagement and manager effectiveness. Ensure consistent and high-quality People practices across the employee lifecycle. 7. People Function Leadership – HR, Recruitment & L&D Provide overall direction and functional oversight to the HR, Recruitment and L&D teams . Align recruitment strategy with workforce plans and business requirements. Ensure L&D priorities address organizational, leadership and capability needs. Connect recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, mobility and succession into an integrated talent lifecycle. Build a scalable and accountable People function as the India organization grows. Requirements 10+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a Shared Services, SSC, GCC, professional services or high-growth environment. Strong senior-level HRBP and stakeholder management experience. Experience across workforce planning, talent, performance, employee relations and HR governance. Experience overseeing or partnering closely with Recruitment and L&D functions. Strong understanding of Indian employment law and HR compliance. Experience working in a global/matrix organization and supporting organizational scale-up. Strong analytical, influencing and communication skills.