Regional People Advisor

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

The Role:

As a People Advisor for India, you will support HR initiatives across the India region, offering guidance on local employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices. You will contribute to talent engagement, development, and retention efforts, helping to build a strong, diverse workforce in line with business needs. In this role, you'll provide advice to People Leaders and employees on a range of HR matters, including performance management, employee relations, and adherence to local employment regulations.

What's in it for you:

This role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with the chance to collaborate across teams and regions. You'll gain valuable exposure to both global and local HR practices, offering potential for learning and career growth. As a part of the India HR team, you will play a role in implementing people priorities that are aligned with both business strategy and legal compliance.

You'll work with various People team members, COEs, and external partners to deliver effective HR solutions, contributing to the day-to-day HR needs of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Advisory: Support the India region on HR matters, particularly around local employment laws, compliance, and regulatory issues. Ensure HR practices are aligned with Indian labor legislation.

Support Enterprise Strategy: Help implement HR initiatives that align with global business goals while addressing the unique needs of the India region.

Performance Management: Assist People Leaders and employees with performance management processes, including appraisals and performance improvement plans. Help ensure consistency and fairness in performance reviews.

Employee Relations & Compliance: Collaborate with employee relations teams to resolve issues, support positive employee relations, and ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards.

Talent Development Support: Provide insights on talent development needs, support training and development initiatives, and ensure their successful implementation within India.

Coaching & Development: Advise People Leaders on best practices for managing performance and career development. Assist in resolving performance issues and help build high-performing teams.

Partner with Insights & Analytics Team: Work with the Insights and Analytics team to share regional insights that inform decisions on workforce planning, talent trends, and people data.

HR Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes by leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools. Ensure that processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with business objectives.

Support Engagement Initiatives: Help implement local engagement initiatives aligned with business goals, working with leadership to improve retention, foster inclusivity, and build a positive culture in India.

What We're Looking For:

Knowledge of Local Employment Laws: Good understanding of Indian employment law and HR best practices, with the ability to apply these laws effectively in a business context.

Experience in Performance Management: Practical experience supporting performance management processes, including employee reviews and feedback.

HR Generalist Experience: 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong foundation in HR practices and a focus on regional support.

Strong Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with leadership and employees.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to interpret HR data and make decisions that align with business needs.

Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution: Ability to resolve people issues and manage conflict with a focus on sound decision-making.

Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of India's diverse cultural landscape and ability to adapt HR strategies to meet local needs.

Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.

What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), HUMRES Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 320144

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Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India