Centre Of Excellence Lead - Human Resource - BFSI

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall HR Centre of Excellence function across Learning & Development, Talent Management, Performance Management, Rewards, Payroll, Compliance and Audit, with ownership across the full spectrum of HR CoEs other than HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition and HR Analytics.
• Drive the design, implementation and governance of HR policies, processes and frameworks, ensuring consistency, effectiveness and alignment with organisational priorities.
• Partner closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders to identify people priorities and translate them into practical HR interventions across talent, performance, learning, rewards and employee lifecycle processes.
• Review and strengthen existing HR practices, while identifying opportunities to introduce new-age, scalable and innovative people interventions that enhance employee experience and organisational effectiveness.
• Ensure strong governance across payroll, compliance and audit, while maintaining robust HR processes and controls.
• Build an integrated CoE agenda that enables the organisation to strengthen its talent, capability and performance ecosystem as the business continues to evolve.

Preferred Candidate:

• 12 - 15 years of HR experience with strong exposure across multiple HR Centres of Excellence and experience managing a broad HR portfolio.
• Candidates with experience across L&D, Talent Management, PMS, Rewards and HR Operations will be particularly relevant, with the ability to work across multiple HR disciplines rather than operating within a single specialist area.
• BFSI experience is mandatory, particularly exposure to a regulated and process-driven environment; however, prior insurance experience is not mandatory.
• Should bring a fresh perspective to HR, with the ability to question existing practices, introduce innovative approaches and build contemporary people solutions.
• Strong understanding of HR governance, processes and compliance, coupled with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the maturity to work closely with senior leadership and influence across functions.