Director - Human Resources - Media & Entertainment MNC

Job Overview:

The Director, Human Resources will serve as a strategic leader for all business groups in India and will lead the India HR team that services Mumbai and Bangalore, supporting business groups, corporate functions and the Technology Center, Bangalore. The ideal candidate must have relevant Technology HR experience, deep people leadership experience, strong business acumen and significant HR functional knowledge to guide the development of HR strategies that attract, develop and retain the breadth of talent required to drive business transformation and success.

This position requires an individual who can assess business situations and identify and implement the appropriate business, organization and/or people strategy solutions. Anticipating trends, making proactive recommendations, being highly influential and advocating workplace inclusion and good employee relations are critical components of the role. The Director works closely with HR functional teams to drive, integrate and implement HR strategies that enable the business by creating a culture of optimism, openness and teamwork. This leader also participates on senior executive committees, interfaces with relevant external agencies and partners, and is responsible for developing a strategic roadmap that aligns business strategy with HR goals and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategy for the Technology Center, supporting its goals and growth objectives (aligning to global/regional technology objectives, as required).
• Serve as partner and trusted adviser to the Technology Center Leadership Team and other senior leaders in India.
• Develop, implement and integrate all human resource policies and programs.
• Hire and develop team members in key HR areas: Talent Acquisition, Organization & Talent Solutions, HR Business Partners, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations and HR Operations.
• Lead people initiatives of significant complexity requiring deep HRBP and organizational transformation experience, including the ability to consult, coach and influence senior executives, lead complex change management projects and partner at all levels, including local/regional/global stakeholders.
• Manage and lead the HR organization in India, including HR development, keeping the team highly engaged. Encourage diversity of thought, ongoing development of HR team capabilities and individual talent management. Ensure HR team members are positioned as credible, proactive and trusted partners across the business.
• Partner closely with the VP, HR (APAC), APAC COEs and Segment HR to deploy global and regional HR strategies and initiatives locally. Advise, coach and support local COE team members on implementation of global/regional projects; maintain collaborative relationships with regional/global partners and share best practices.
• Maintain and implement compelling and engaging compensation and benefits programs (in partnership with the regional C&B lead).
• Drive talent attraction and engagement, ensuring Talent Acquisition COE team members deliver through effective employer brand marketing campaigns, initiatives to attract diverse technology talent, improved candidate and line management experience, and effective contingent labour practices.
• Oversee the local Global HR Operations team and ensure practices are aligned to local needs; coach and advise team members on specific India requirements and projects.
• Manage headcount reporting and employee relations budget across India, working closely with the Head of Finance, including headcount reporting during AOP and LRP processes and ongoing HC/budget movements through the year.
• Ensure employment systems, policies and processes comply with all local employment legislation, awards and laws. Monitor employment law changes, working with internal and external legal partners on policy and process reviews and leader/employee education.
• Drive employee engagement through effective engagement programs, in close partnership with Internal Communications. Lead global, regional and local initiatives, leveraging employee survey feedback data as relevant.
• Responsible for senior-level decision making and both day-to-day management and strategic direction of the organization.
• Develop and implement an annual HR strategy roadmap in line with the business plan. Ensure HR plans support the needs of the business while remaining flexible enough to cope with organizational change.
• Work across diverse lines of business to support HR work and coach executives on people strategies aligned with their business goals.
• Work closely with Corporate Global Security teams on Crisis Management Planning and actively participate in crisis prevention planning and incident management for the Technology Center. Provide on-the-ground crisis management/care team support for India.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of HR leadership experience in a dynamic, multi-national and matrixed environment.
• Experience in a technology company based in India is preferred.
• Track record of successfully implementing and managing best-practice HR strategy, processes and systems.
• Strong knowledge and experience across HR Business Partner (generalist), Talent Acquisition/Planning, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Change Management, and Diversity & Inclusion.
• Broad business and financial understanding, with the ability to apply it to human capital implications.
• Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex business/financial data and develop innovative and holistic HR solutions.
• Resilience to work within a complex organization and find creative solutions.
• Willingness to work and integrate with multiple partners and manage simultaneous priorities.
• Strong executive consulting and client relationship skills.
• Proven collaboration skills with the ability to gain consensus through personal influence.
• Proven ability to manage conflict and the courage to challenge organizational thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives and promote an inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Act as a role model for the organization and source of knowledge.

Leadership Competencies:

• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to executive groups, all-staff events and Town Halls.
• Ability to position self as a credible, proactive and trusted thought partner and coach with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Flexible working style, balancing collaboration across matrixed structures with being a self-starter, autonomous and able to self-manage with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively lead teams and manage complex projects across multiple groups.
• High work ethic, with capacity to work under pressure and pace.
• Equally adept at consulting, thinking strategically and executing day-to-day HR operations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Employment Relations or a related field (or equivalent experience gained within an international, matrixed organization).
• Master's degree in Human Resources/Employment Relations (or a related field) highly regarded.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.