Country People Manager, Bangalore

Job Description

The role of the Country People Manager is a multifaceted role, encompassing strategic partnership, trusted advisory, and service excellence. They act as a strategic ally to Nokia and the Nokia Business Services (NBS), a trusted advisor to the Country Management Team and the Business Groups (BGs)/Functions, and a service excellence experience champion for all Nokia employees. You have: Bachelor s Degree or equivalent with at least 10 years of Country People/People Partner or equivalent experience ideally within a fast-paced global organization. Demonstrated knowledge of evolving local employment legislation and labor market practices in India. Knowledge and expertise related to HR policies, processes, and practices of Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment and Onboarding, Performance Management, Leadership Development, M&A activity and Global Mobility Experience in employee representative matters, consultations, and labor union negotiations. Business acumen and HR project management skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across a matrix organization Credibility and recognition of ethical behavior It would be nice if you also had: Adaptability to act in a changing and complex global environment, with a multitasking mindset Strong emotional intelligence Ability to work independently with limited direction and accountability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in English. Act as a company representative in the country for Nokia People organizations (NBS ES/CPO/BG People) Advise the BGs/Global on country specific people-related matters and drive the country s strategic vision and align with business requirements Serve as the access point to the BGs on country/location specific people-related matters and ensure excellent delivery of all local people related services and solutions in collaboration with ES/NBS functions e.g. Care, TA, GM, etc. Serve as custodian of country specific and legally required (localized) people policies & SOPs ensuring Nokia s decisions are in accordance with local laws and global governance Ensure local establishment of compliances in existing sites in a country and implementation of country legislation changes on people related matters Compliance with applicable labour laws for country and state. Represent Nokia in people-related litigation and court matters with local legal support, manage legally required committees and boards related to people, and mediate local workplace conflicts, including disciplinary committee management. Implement Nokia restructuring implementation in the country Represent People organization in the Country Management Team and deliver Country People Agenda together with the CMT Be a coach/advisor to senior leaders in the country/location Contribute to crisis management in the country with the CMT & BCP Drive M&A initiatives in the country on People related agenda items and contribute to the reward & recognition teams through local market intelligence Serve as the primary point of contact person for statutory, and other, People related Audits in the country and also as the Ambassador of the Employee Experience, Nokia Culture and Values