Job Description

About the Job -
India remains one of the largest and most rapidly growing developing economies in the world-presenting a tremendous opportunity for NielsenIQ. India has become one of our key investment markets, so that we can meaningfully accelerate our clients' and NielsenIQ's growth. To best tap into the power of this market, truly scale our operations, and achieve our growth, we have an exciting plan for India. Imagine being in the heart of this transformation journey and ambition!
This is a leadership position responsible for all aspects of Human Resource functions for all client group based out of Pune location.
Key Responsibilities :
Team Leadership. You will lead the HR team for the Pune region. You will be responsible for day-to-day people management and ensuring strategy is translated appropriately to the local level.
Developing and implementing HR strategy. As a member of the country HR management team, you will define the HR strategy in line with the broader regional HR strategy. You'll assess industry and market trends and situations to develop and implement HR initiatives in line with the market operational needs.
Retaining talent. You will collaborate with HRBPs, Market HR and business leaders to implement retention strategies to retain the best talent in your hub.
Talent management and development. You will partner with your business leaders and on Talent Reviews, identifying high-potential employees, developing succession plans down to L2 and some L3s, and coaching leaders on career development. You will collaborate with global HRBPs to ensure alignment and awareness of top talent within the region, and support development plans as appropriate. You will manage performance to ensure employees are meeting their goals and objectives and provide coaching to senior leaders. You'll lead Market HR teams to support the roll out of global development initiatives and programs within the region and support the implementation and development of regional initiatives as determined by the regional HR leader.
Organizational effectiveness. In collaboration with your respective HR leader, you will consult on business needs and collaborate with leaders and relevant stakeholders on transformation initiatives such as organization design, workforce planning and workflow changes. Identify key competencies and new role profiles. You will develop data-driven business cases for location strategy, compensation changes, talent planning etc. You will partner with leaders on strategic resourcing discussions and decision making, (e,g, reduction in force, hiring ahead of the curve, down banding, out of cycle compensation reviews etc.)
Employee relations, labor relations and performance management. You will lead your team in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that reflect market conditions and company philosophy, ensuring fairness and equity. You'll oversee appropriate resolution of employee relations issues within your region, handling directly where appropriate. You'll identify situations that require performance improvement plans (PIP) (L3 level and below) and ensure local execution with relevant leaders and managers; advising HRBPs on local requirements, templates and processes related to senior (L2+) level PIPs.
Culture, values and Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) You will create and maintain a positive organizational culture in the markets you lead, aligned with the organization's values and mission, which includes promoting DE&I. You will work to implement global initiatives in partnership with DTC or other global functions as appropriate (e.g. Workplace with Purpose, policy changes). You will lead your team to coach and guide managers and associates on all local processes such as performance management, total rewards, employee engagement, career conversations and conflict management. You'll engage talent within your geography, deploying geographically relevant programs as appropriate to complement the global strategy.
Change management and communication. You will lead transformation and change initiatives within your geography and effectively communicate HR policies and practices to employees at all levels in your markets. You'll design detailed and effective change management plans, collaborating with relevant stakeholders on implementation. You will demonstrate ongoing leadership to ensure transformation is fully implemented and results in lasting change.
Financial acumen. You will collaborate with the finance organization and your respective HR leader, demonstrating financial acumen and understanding how people strategies impact our financials. You demonstrate a detailed understanding of the Operating Plan for the geography you support and ensure talent decisions are made with key financial metrics in mind.
Labour Compliance. You will ensure the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations relating to HR, including labor laws, employment standards, local norms, and partner with security team on health and safety regulations.
Qualifications

• Master's degree in human resources or equivalent business experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior HRBP or similar role.
• Strong financial acumen and clear understanding of the financial and operational aspects of the organization and how HR contributes to it
• Proven experience developing and implementing HR strategies that are aligned to the organization's overall strategy and goals.
• Knowledge and expertise of all areas of HR including talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance and HR technology. Deep knowledge of relevant local laws and nuances for the markets in scope.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform including analyzing workforce metrics, identifying trends and making data-driven recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex ideas and information to a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce, promoting DE&I throughout the organization

Additional Information
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ's principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ's AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.
Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ
NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View(TM). NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the

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