Senior HR Business Partner

The AVP of HR & Admin is responsible for planning, leading, directing, developing, and coordinating HR & Admin matters in India to ensure all HR/Admin needs of the organization are met and aligned with business objectives. Additionally, this role manages Talent Acquisition function for all BDx locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish HR and Office Administration strategies and policies in India.
• Manage and monitor HR & Admin strategies according to group business objectives, including resource planning, talent acquisition, performance management, reward & retention programs, employee engagement, HR projects, new office setup, and general administration support.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company's vision and business goals.
• Lead HR team members and foster a positive organizational culture.
• Oversee the recruitment strategy to attract and retain top talent.
• Lead workforce planning to ensure staffing levels align with business needs and projections.
• Design and implement innovative talent acquisition processes to drive diversity and inclusion.
• Design and execute employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
• Develop and maintain performance management systems that align with business goals and drive productivity.
• Address employee relations issues and manage conflict resolution.
• Oversee the compensation and benefits strategy to ensure competitiveness within the market.
• Manage performance-based rewards, incentives, and other employee benefits programs.
• Drive employee training and development programs that support career growth and skill enhancement.
• Implement leadership development initiatives and ensure readiness of the talent pipeline for future leadership roles.
• Create a framework for learning, development, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws and employment regulations, including statutory benefits and government requirements.
• Oversee management of HR systems and processes (e.g., payroll, HRIS, employee records).
• Manage HR budgets and ensure cost-effective HR operations.
• Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership to support organizational change and growth.
• Provide guidance on leadership development, succession planning, and talent management.
• Oversee India HR & Admin team to ensure daily operations and activities comply with India labor ordinance and company policies.
• Analyze current market trends and ensure organization competitiveness in process efficiency and ability to attract and retain top talent.
• Manage, coach, and motivate India HR & Admin team and ensure agreed team performance metrics are followed and complied.
• Provide data-driven insights to senior management on HR metrics (e.g., turnover, retention, employee satisfaction).
• Leverage HR analytics tools to inform decision-making and improve HR operations.

Talent Acquisition:

• Lead and manage a team of internal recruiters across APAC to support all hiring activities in BDx.
• Develop and execute recruiting plans, working closely with stakeholders and hiring managers to deliver timely recruitment solutions.
• Ensure the organization attracts the best talent at the marketplace based on business requirements and budgets.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR teams to develop and refine job descriptions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Track and report on recruitment progress to achieve hiring targets across the organization.
• Ensure operational excellence in recruitment processes and strategies.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree with preference for Human Resources and/or evidence of exceptional ability for the role.
• 20+ years of solid experience in Human Resources including TA, office administration functions of which 5 years at managerial level.
• Sound knowledge of India employment ordinance and other statutory requirements.
• Prior experience in Data Center/Telecom field with regional and HR department set up exposure highly preferred.
• Familiar with working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Multi-tasking, fast-paced, detail-oriented, organized.
• Highly self-motivated and good problem-solving skill.
• Strong sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Strong attention to detail with high sense of urgency.
• Experience with sourcing, engaging, and activating passive candidates using direct sourcing tools and channels such as Naukri and other local job boards.

About Us:

We believe our success lies in the hands of our talented and dedicated employees. Together, we shape the future of the data center industry and make a positive impact on the world.