Job Description

About the Role:
We're looking for an inspiring and strategic Vice President of Human Resources to lead and elevate the employee experience across India. Based in Bangalore, this senior HR leader will play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy-serving as both a local HR leader and a global partner within our matrixed organization. You'll lead with purpose, passion, and accountability-ensuring every HR program, policy, and practice contributes to a culture where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our India organization while helping shape the future of our global people strategy.
What You'll Do

• India HR Leadership
• Be the HR leader for India, ensuring our HR programs, policies, and practices deliver an exceptional India employee experience.
• Facilitate India Leadership Council meetings, connecting business priorities with people strategies that drive engagement and growth.
• Co-own key HR functions with global COE leaders-Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HRBP, and People Programs-to ensure global initiatives are locally relevant and effective.
• Partner with India's leadership team to foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration.
• Represent India HR in global discussions to ensure regional perspectives influence global priorities.

• Global R&D HR Business Partner (HRBP) Leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior R&D leaders, aligning people strategies to business goals.
• Lead initiatives in organizational design, workforce and succession planning, and
• leadership development.
• Partner with global HR COEs to advance DEI, engagement, and talent programs that strengthen culture and retention.
• Leverage data and insights to drive fair, competitive, and equitable compensation and performance strategies.
• Coach senior leaders on people leadership, change management, and building high-performing teams.

• Global HR Shared Services Leadership
• Lead the Global HR Shared Services team to deliver efficient, compliant, and people-centered operations.
• Define and track KPIs to enhance service quality, speed, and employee satisfaction.
• Leverage technology, automation, and AI to continuously improve employee experience and HR efficiency.
• Own the full employee experience-from onboarding to alumni-creating moments that matter throughout the employee lifecycle at a global level.

• India Facilities & Corporate Services Leadership
• Oversee India Facilities and IT operations, ensuring safe, connected, and inspiring workplaces.
• Drive sustainability, efficiency, and employee well-being across all office initiatives.
• Integrate Office, HR and IT processes for a seamless onboarding-to-alumni experience.
• Lead Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs to strengthen our community impact and employee engagement.

Team & Capability Development * Build and mentor a high-performing HR team that embodies collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Invest in leadership development and continuous learning to prepare teams for future growth.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, respect, and shared success.

What You'll Bring

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in a global, matrixed organization.
• Proven track record in strategic HR business partnering, talent management, and organizational development.
• Experience leading Shared Services in India or similar markets.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR compliance.
• Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills across global teams.
• A leadership style rooted in empathy, respect, and business acumen.

Why Join Us:
This is more than a leadership opportunity-it's a chance to shape the employee experience while influencing the future of a growing global organization. You'll join a passionate global HR team that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity-and you'll have the platform to make a real impact on our people and our culture.

Skills Required