Global HR Operations Executive – EMEA & APAC

We are seeking a proactive and solution-driven Global HR Operations Executive to manage and optimize HR operations across the EMEA and APAC regions with a no-excuse attitude. This role requires high ownership, strong research skills, and a problem-solving mindset to ensure seamless HR delivery in compliance with country-specific regulations. The candidate will also drive the use of cost-effective tools and processes while strengthening the maturity of our India-based HR capability for global execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional HR Execution:

Manage the full employee lifecycle—onboarding, changes, benefits, offboarding—for all EMEA and APAC countries, ensuring accuracy, speed, and compliance.

• Policy and Process Development:

Research, draft, and maintain country-specific employee handbooks, process documentation, and SOPs that align with local labor laws and internal policies.

• Vendor & Legal Network Sourcing:

Identify and engage low-cost, high-efficiency legal advisors or employment law firms in each country to support local compliance and documentation needs.

• Data and Compliance Management:

Ensure 100% data accuracy in global HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM).

Evaluate and implement cost-effective HR tools and systems to improve compliance, documentation, and HR reporting.

• HR Systems and Reporting:

Regularly generate and maintain region-specific dashboards and HR metrics. Support system testing and contribute to global HRIS optimization.

• Employee and Manager Support:

Address and resolve tier 1 and tier 2 HR queries from employees and managers; escalate complex issues while maintaining a service-first approach.

• Collaboration & Execution:

Work closely with Payroll, Legal, Finance, and local HR stakeholders to ensure accurate documentation, payroll inputs, and policy implementation.

• Process Maturity & Automation:

Lead initiatives to mature and automate HR operations in India for global delivery. Identify operational gaps and apply modern solutions.

• Regulatory Monitoring:

Stay current on employment laws and HR compliance trends in EMEA and APAC. Proactively flag risks and implement updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR operations with exposure to EMEA and/or APAC countries.
• Strong understanding of global employment regulations and HR practices.
• Demonstrated ability to research and source HR tools, vendors, and legal counsel to support global operations cost-effectively.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and able to work across time zones independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a shared services or global capability center (GCC) environment.
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, CIPD, or PHR are a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel or other tools for HR analytics and reporting.
• Exposure to HR tech, automation, or AI-enabled HR platforms.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• Relevant: 4 years (Required)