Senior Human Resources Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the VP (Human Resource), APAC, the Senior Manager, Human Resources will be a leader who will implement and drive human resources solutions for multiple business groups in India.

This role will draw upon previous experience in a global company, with a focus on supporting multiple aspects of HR, including Employee Engagement/Relations, Performance Management, Team Development, HR Operational excellence and Strategic Project execution. The individual will rely on business acumen and relationship-building skills in order to develop strong consultative and influential relationships with leaders and employees, as well as members of the HR team. This role requires strategic expertise to proactively develop integrated solutions to bring out the best in our people by assessing, anticipating, and solving human resource-related needs.

Scope : Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegate's assignments to subordinates. Senior management reviews objectives to determine success of operation. Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may have company-wide effect.

Complexity: Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, and work plans, and performance requirements.

Supervision: Manages activities of two or more sections or departments. Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing. In some instances, may have subordinate team leads.

Interaction: Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Management

• Ability to implement directives, provide HR operational oversight and effectively manage staff of HR Business Partners and HR Generalists
• Prioritize team and individual development to create a team capable of delivering best in class service to the business.
• Proactively resolve issues and exercise good judgment, ownership and prioritization.
• Consistently demonstrate and apply resourcefulness, creativity, positive energy and a can do attitude.

HR Business Partner Leader

• Support multiple functional areas in India and its leaders in all matters of HR
• Improve the alignment of people practices with business goals
• Engage with business leaders during complex change programs
• Create people strategies based on data that supports big picture
• Establish consistent method for data collection, analysis and there by ensure that people decisions are based on data
• Help managers understand their people in the context of the organization
• Coach, mentor and guide managers and leaders around engagement and performance
• Maintain an external perspective for people trends and best practices.

Employee Relations/Performance Management

• Serves as an advocate for employees balancing employee and business needs and identifying optimal HR solutions to resolve issues.
• Actively manages all legal issues such as Human Rights, internal investigations, harassment, etc. in consultation with the Director of HR.
• Provides a point of escalation for confidential guidance and counsel to leaders and staff concerning policies, practices, performance, and conflict resolution.
• Ensures all aspects of performance management are conducted fairly and completed on time. Holds leaders accountable throughout all aspects of the performance management process providing support, advice, and coaching throughout.
• Assess the effectiveness and overall impact of current performance management tools and processes making recommendations where appropriate.
• Provides guidance through the termination/separation process and engages with legal counsel when appropriate.

Strategic Projects and Initiatives

• Supports and executes acquisition project plans by conducting HR due diligence to ensure compliance with appropriate employment legislation and overall cultural alignment and organizational fit.

HR Compliance

• Ensures HR policies and processes are compliant with all relevant legislation.
• Proactively identifies & communicates risks and develops risk mitigation strategies where appropriate.
• Stays current with changes in legislation and understands the impacts of those changes on the organization developing appropriate policies, procedures.

HR Policy/Procedure Administration and Development

• Enhance HR Operational efficiencies and build a process driven organization.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR related reports and documentation

Develop, plan and recommend HR policies and programs to meet the operating needs of the company and the needs of its employee.

Work Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience a Master's degree; or a PhD with 12 years experience; or equivalent experience. Typical range of experience is 15-18 years.

Knowledge

Experience as an HR leader in a software or technology environment strongly preferred.

Demonstrated competence in Talent Management, employee engagement, coaching and development of direct reports and statutory compliance.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective and positive management style for people and culture

Must be able to multi-task, deal effectively with ambiguity, recognize trends and identify systemic approaches to solving problems in a matrixed and dynamic organization.

Understanding of organizational dynamics and the ability to think strategically are essential.

Strong oral and written communication skills, business acumen, excellent project management, problem solving, interpersonal and analytical skills, and ability to work in a team environment.

Global HR experience preferred.

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