About ADA
ADA is a leading data and artificial intelligence (AI) company that designs and executes integrated digital, analytics, and marketing solutions. We operate in 11 markets in Asia and partner with leading brands to drive their data and digital maturity.
Role Purpose
Lead the People & Culture agenda for ADA India (Bangalore site of 270 employees), translating our global HR strategy into impactful local execution. Partner closely with India business leaders to build a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready workforce, while ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws and aligning with ADA's culture and values (Growth Mindset, Collaboration, Customer Centricity, High Performance).
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Act as trusted advisor to the India leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
- Localize and implement global people strategies (talent, performance, rewards, DEI, digital HR).
- Provide HR insights and data to support business decisions and growth plans.
- Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
- Lead local TA team to attract and hire top Data & AI / tech talent.
- Shape ADA's employer brand in India, partnering with global marketing & talent teams.
- Employee Experience & Culture
- Drive engagement initiatives, recognition programs (e.g., All Blues, True Blue), and local cultural campaigns.
- Champion manager capability building, leadership assimilation, and employee listening programs.
- Performance, Rewards & Recognition
- Execute the performance management cycle (goal setting, calibration, feedback).
- Provide India market input for salary benchmarking, variable pay design, retention strategies.
- Administer and enhance recognition frameworks to drive high performance.
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Serve as the custodian of Indian employment law compliance (PF, ESIC, gratuity, Shops & Establishments, POSH).
- Lead sensitive investigations, grievance handling, and change/redundancy processes in line with legal standards.
- HR Operations & Digital HR
- Oversee HRIS / digital HR processes for accurate data, payroll interface, and self-service adoption.
- Monitor HR metrics (attrition, headcount, diversity, cost) and report to HQ.
- Special Projects
- Drive future-fit workforce development through skills mapping, career frameworks, and succession planning.
- Support other strategic global HR initiatives.
Key Requirements
- 812+ years HR experience, with at least 45 years in HR Business Partner or HR Site Lead roles for multinational or high-growth tech/analytics companies.
- Deep India labor law & statutory compliance expertise.
- Proven strategic HR capability translating global frameworks into local execution.
- Experience leading small HR teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong data orientation (HR analytics, dashboards) and digital HR mindset.
- Excellent stakeholder management, resilience, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Success in This Role Looks Like
- ADA India leaders view you as a strategic HR partner, not just an operations lead.
- Strong hiring engine delivering quality talent on time.
- Improved engagement and culture scores, aligned with ADA's values.
- Fully compliant HR operations, reducing risk and ensuring audit readiness.
- Clear succession & development pipelines for key roles in India.
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