CHRO - Europe Region

Location: India (with responsibility for the Europe region)

Department: Human Resources

Reporting To: Global CEO

Employment Type: Full-Time, Senior Leadership

Position Summary:

Teceze is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), based in India, to lead the full HR function for the Europe region. The CHRO will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the entire HR framework for European operations, including country-specific compliance, talent acquisition, policy development, and performance management. This role demands a deep understanding of international HR operations, particularly within the UK and EU, with the ability to lead regional HR initiatives remotely from India while ensuring local alignment and global consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Set up the complete HR structure, policies, and processes for the Europe region from the ground up.
• Build region-specific employee handbooks, SOPs, onboarding guides, and compliance frameworks.
• Drive alignment of European HR operations with Tecezes global HR strategy and vision.

Policy & Compliance Management

• Ensure HR operations adhere to country-specific labor laws across UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, and other EU countries.
• Establish governance processes and compliance tracking systems from India, supported by local HR partners or consultants.
• Manage GDPR, EU workplace regulations, and statutory compliance frameworks from a centralised HR control tower in India.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with local hiring teams and vendors to manage recruitment for technical, functional, and leadership roles in Europe.
• Define region-specific hiring strategies, employer branding campaigns, and workforce planning models.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Design compensation structures and benefits aligned to European benchmarks.
• Coordinate with local payroll vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Recommend revisions to reward structures to remain competitive in the European market.

Performance Management & Culture Building

• Roll out Tecezes performance appraisal framework across Europe.
• Introduce KPI tracking, goal-setting processes, and employee development programs.
• Promote a performance-driven, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture across remote teams.

Team Management & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Lead and manage a small cross-border HR support team, with dotted-line oversight on local HR reps in Europe.
• Act as the key HR advisor to the European leadership team while reporting directly to the Global CEO.

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  Work closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Service Delivery heads to ensure smooth people operations.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 12 years of HR experience with at least 5+ years in a regional/international HR leadership role managing Europe/EMEA operations.
• Location: Based in India with the flexibility to work extended hours to cover EU time zones.
• Travel: Occasional international travel to European offices and client sites as required.
• Education: Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Skills & Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of European labor laws and HR compliance
• Experience in setting up HR frameworks in global delivery models
• Proven ability to manage cross-border HR remotely
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• IT Services/Staffing industry experience preferred

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