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We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR leader to build and lead our India Human Resources (HR) function. This is an individual contributor role to start, ideal for someone who thrives in both strategic and operational capacities. As the business grows and needs evolve, this role offers the opportunity to build and lead a local team. You will be responsible for the full spectrum of HR responsibilities, including recruiting, HR operations, HR business partnership, compensation & benefits, compliance, and more, while laying the foundation for a scalable, high-impact HR organization.This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and operational doer. You’ll collaborate closely with global and local business leaders, including dotted-line stakeholders across multiple functions and third-party providers, to ensure alignment of HR practices and people strategies. You will play a key role in driving consistency across locations, supporting shared goals, and fostering an engaging, high-performing culture rooted in our company values.Key Responsibilities People Strategy & Business Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, helping align people strategy with business goals. Provide proactive coaching and counsel on organizational design, change management, team dynamics, and talent development. Handle complex and sensitive associate relations issues, conduct effective investigations, provide guidance to managers, and leading actions. Talent Acquisition Lead recruitment efforts for all India-based roles, from entry-level to senior positions. Develop talent pipelines and partnerships that support scaling in India. Local execution of employer branding efforts as a key stakeholder, partnering with global and regional teams to attract top talent and strengthen brand presence in India. In partnership with the Talent Acquisition Director, manage third-party relationships with external recruitment agencies and third-party providers to ensure they align with the company's standards and goals. HR Operations & Compliance Serve as first point of contact for associates regarding their HR and Payroll related questions leveraging the global HR teams to escalate for resolution. Partner with the global HR operations team to execute established processes, including onboarding, offboarding, maintaining associate records, and supporting policy creation, communication and implementation. Facilitate, communicate, and track time off and leave of absence programs to ensure compliance and support for associates. Support and assist associates and leaders with HR systems, including Workday, Learning Management Systems (LMS), benefits platforms, and payroll providers. Ensure compliance with all local labor laws and regulatory requirements. Educate and communicate with associates and leaders on emerging compliance trends and related best practices. Compensation & Benefits Partner with global teams to design and deliver competitive compensation and benefits offerings tailored for the India market. Participate in local benchmarking, vendor relationships, and associate communication around benefits. Coordinate merit cycles in partnership with U.S. teams by aligning timelines, tools, budget, best practices, and guidance with global processes and local leaders. Learning & Development Lead and facilitate local onboarding and training programs in collaboration with global Learning teams. Identify skill and capability gaps and propose learning interventions that drive performance. Associate Engagement & Culture Lead associate engagement efforts through events and India-specific recognition programs, in partnership with the U.S., that foster connection, recognition, and celebration Continuously assess sentiment and implement initiatives to strengthen connection, morale, and the overall employee experience. HR Analytics & Reporting Track and analyze key HR metrics, using data to guide decisions and influence stakeholders. Utilize associate data and dashboards from HR Systems to create and present insights and recommendations to leadership. Team Development As the India business scales, develop a roadmap to build and lead a high-performing HR team across key functional areas.