Global HR Manager

Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid)

We are hiring a Global HR Manager to build, refine, and operationalize HR policies, processes, and systems across a globally distributed team. Based in India, this role will lead the strategic and tactical aspects of the HR function, supporting both mature and evolving elements of our people practices. The role spans the full employee lifecycle and includes managing a team of HR professionals. The incumbent will play a hands-on role in shaping and scaling HR foundations, while also supporting daily operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Execution

• Contribute to the development and execution of global people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the design, refinement, and implementation of HR policies, processes, and frameworks, balancing standardization with regional flexibility.
• Actively drive initiatives across talent management, workforce planning, performance enablement, and employee engagement.

Policy, Process & Systems Development

• Take ownership of building and evolving core HR infrastructure, including HRIS optimization, performance management systems, and employee data governance.
• Identify areas for improvement or development across the HR lifecycle; create scalable and compliant solutions.

Team Management & Collaboration

• Manage and guide a team of HR professionals across multiple geographies.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide strategic HR partnership and operational support.

Operational HR Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, compensation cycles, employee relations, and compliance.
• Ensure labour law compliance across relevant regions, with flexibility to adapt as geographic presence evolves.

Employer Branding & Culture

• Lead and strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract top global talent.
• Champion cultural development efforts that align with company values and support a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10-12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years managing HR professionals or teams.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing HR policies, programs, and systems across international contexts.
• Hands-on experience working with global or multi-regional teams; comfort with evolving organizational structures and priorities.
• Experience in building or managing employee rewards & recognition programs, job architecture frameworks, and learning & development (L&D) initiatives is a strong plus.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong execution skills with the ability to move fluidly between strategic thinking and operational delivery.
• Clear and empathetic communicator; able to engage across functions and cultures.
• Comfortable with ambiguity; capable of setting structure and driving initiatives in early-stage environments.
• Proficiency in HR systems and tools (e.g., BambooHR, Lattice, EasyLlama).

What to Expect:

• You’ll shape the people function, not just run it. If you're energized by designing systems, improving what exists, and creating processes that grow with the business, this role offers that opportunity at a global level.