**Description** The Manager – Human Resources is a strategic and operational leader responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support the organization's overall mission and business objectives. This role encompasses all core HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, compliance, and HR operations. The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and a culture champion, driving team development, collaboration, and cross-functional effectiveness within the HR department. A critical component of the role involves continuously improving systems, structures, and processes to enhance productivity and organizational efficiency. + **Strategic Leadership:** + Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and long-term business goals. + Partner with senior leadership to assess workforce needs and design talent strategies that drive organizational performance and growth. + Lead organizational design, transformation, and change management initiatives. + Improve systems, structures, and processes to drive operational efficiency and productivity. + **Talent Acquisition and Workforce** **Planning:** + Oversee a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy including employer branding, sourcing, selection, and onboarding processes. + Lead workforce planning and forecasting to ensure appropriate staffing across all business units. + Performance Management and Employee Development + Establish and sustain a high-performance culture through robust performance management systems and leadership enablement. + Design and manage learning and development programs, succession planning, and leadership training. + Ensure individual development plans support both employee career growth and business priorities. + Facilitate team development and foster collaboration within the HR department and across functions. + **Compensation and Benefits:** + Develop, implement, and monitor competitive and equitable compensation structures and benefit programs. + Conduct market benchmarking and internal audits to ensure fairness and compliance in compensation practices. + **Employee Engagement and Culture:** + Cultivate a culture of inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. + Lead employee engagement surveys and translate insights into actionable improvement plans. + Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the organization. + **Compliance and Risk Management:** + Ensure HR policies, practices, and documentation comply with local, state, and national employment laws. + Manage employee relations, including investigations, dispute resolution, and disciplinary actions with consistency and fairness. + Reduce organizational risk through proactive compliance and audit practices. + **HR Operations and Technology:** + Drive excellence in HR operations by implementing scalable, efficient processes and leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making. + Oversee HR systems (e.g., HRIS) and reporting dashboards to support strategic HR initiatives. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred) + Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus. + Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in HR leadership roles with a strong track record of strategy execution and team management. + Strong leadership and team-building capabilities. + Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. + Strategic thinker with analytical and problem-solving acumen. + High emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, and integrity. + In-depth knowledge of employment law, performance management, organizational development, compensation, and employee relations. + Ability to foster collaboration and effectiveness within the HR team and across departments. + Employee engagement and retention rates + Time-to-fill and quality-of-hire metrics + Leadership pipeline strength and readiness + Efficiency improvements in HR processes and system automation + Achievement of diversity and inclusion goals + Compliance audit scores and risk mitigation outcomes + Effectiveness of cross-functional collaboration and HR team development **Job** Human Resources **Primary Location** India-Maharashtra-Mumbai **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** No **Req ID:** 251518 **Job Hire Type** Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A