Director, HR People Partnering, DPS India

The Impact Youll Make

As Director, HR People Partnering for DPS India, you will be a strategic advisor to business leaders, helping translate business priorities into people strategies that drive growth, performance, and organizational effectiveness. You will play a key role in shaping a high-performing and inclusive culture, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring the organization is equipped with the talent needed to achieve its business objectives.

Working at the intersection of business and people, you will lead HR initiatives that support transformation, build future capabilities, and enhance the employee experience. Through strong partnerships with leaders, HR colleagues, and other stakeholders, you will help create an environment where both the business and its people can thrive.

What Youll Be Doing

You will partner closely with business leaders and the broader HR organization to deliver impactful people solutions that support business performance and long-term growth.

• Partner with DPS India leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, workforce planning, and business performance.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development strategies that build future-ready capabilities and a strong leadership pipeline.
• Lead organizational development and change initiatives that support business transformation, employee engagement, and a high-performing culture.
• Provide strategic guidance on employee relations, performance management, rewards, and people decisions while ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Lead and develop the DPS India HR team while fostering strong collaboration across HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and AskHR to deliver a seamless employee experience.

You will also leverage workforce analytics and people insights to support informed decision-making, mitigate organizational risks, and ensure compliance with local employment legislation, Danfoss policies, and responsible business practices.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for a business-focused HR leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, develop strong teams, and drive meaningful organizational outcomes.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Masters degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HR Business Partner leadership experience within a global or multinational organization.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and a strong understanding of workforce and organizational dynamics in industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of Indian employment legislation, labor relations, and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, lead organizational change, and translate people strategies into measurable business outcomes.

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• Youll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• Youll receive benefits like annual bonus, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but theyre worth asking about—we think theyre pretty great.

If this role excites you, wed love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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