HR Director, South Asia

Our client is an international company in the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector.

They are looking for a HR Director, South Asia, to provide strategic leadership, ensuring that the people strategy aligns with and supports the overall business objectives.

The role entails overseeing all HR functionsfrom talent acquisition and employee development to compensation, culture, change management and compliance with labour lawsto cultivate a productive, inclusive, and high-performing workforce.

This position is a key member of the executive leadership team, shaping culture, aligning workforce strategies with business goals, and enabling long-term organizational success.

Major Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies, designed as per the unique needs of each business line under South Asia, aligned with the overall business objectives.
• Act as a key member of the leadership team in South Asia, providing HR insights and strategic advice on organizational design, talent management, and workforce planning, across multiple industries.
• Lead the HR team in South Asia, ensuring effective implementation of global HR policies while accommodating the specific requirements of local operations.
• Partner with the executive leadership team to support business transformation, growth, and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on human capital agenda.

Talent, Culture & Organization Development

• Strategize, envision and drive initiatives around talent acquisition, skill development, performance and retention.
• Design and oversee comprehensive end-to-end talent acquisition strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent for diverse business lines, from technical specialists to experts in the industry
• Design and implement tailored talent development programs, including specialized training, leadership development, and career progression opportunities to meet the distinct needs of various businesses.
• Create succession plan for crucial and key roles. Co-create & refresh segmented career programs.
• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that the workforce reflects the diverse client industries served by the Company.
• Build and maintain a high-performance work culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and employee well-being.
• Implement employee engagement programs and act on feedback from surveys and performance reviews.

Culture Integration & Change Management

• Champion the companys values and culture, promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration across diverse business lines.
• Lead culture and change management initiatives across South Asia, facilitating smooth transitions and ensuring stakeholder buy-in during organizational changes, such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.

Compensation & Benefits

• Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs, tailored to the diverse needs of employees across different business lines.
• Oversee the annual salary review process, performance appraisal systems, and industry-specific incentive programs.
• Develop and manage Total Rewards strategy; conduct regular market benchmarking of compensation practices & other benefits

HR Operations and Analytics

• Oversee HR operations, including payroll, HRIS, and employee data management, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize HR analytics to provide data-driven insights and recommendations for optimizing HR strategies, considering the unique requirements of each industry sector.
• Develop and deploy strong analytics framework for faster decision making on people matters.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local country labour laws and employment regulations, keeping abreast of changes and advising the business on legal requirements across diverse industries.
• Manage HR legal and ethical standards, complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistency and fairness across all business units.

Functional Excellence

• Drive functional excellence & specific projects: as & when required by the Group and at South Asia level.

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  Build and manage a high-performing HR team across multiple locations.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between HR, other support functions, and business units.
• Uphold and adapt company policies to suit the varied business lines, ensuring relevance and applicability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 10 years in a senior HR leadership role in India. Past experience with an MNC, serving diverse industries.
• In-depth knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices across multiple sectors.
• Proven experience in strategic HR planning, talent management, and employee relations within multi-business line environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across diverse business units.
• Experience in professional services industry is preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with experience in managing diverse, cross-cultural teams and working in matrix.

Skills & Qualities:

1. Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
2. Strong interpersonal and networking skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders, internal & external, across the scope of the role.
3. Deep knowledge of Indian labour laws, compliance, and industrial relations.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
5. Decision Making, Coaching and Mentoring skills.
6. Ability to deal with confidential or sensitive information in a discrete and professional manner.

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