Head of People & Culture India, UAE & Mauritius

As a leading pan-Asian professional services firm, Acclime is looking for an experienced and hands-on HR professional to take on the role of leading and enhancing the People & Culture function across the India, UAE, and Mauritius offices. This position presents a unique opportunity to drive the People & Culture agenda in a rapidly growing region and contribute significantly to shaping and scaling HR capabilities. Reporting to Group People & Culture, you will collaborate closely with local leadership teams and Group People & Culture to localize and implement key initiatives, establish effective processes, and support future growth. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the People & Culture agenda for India, UAE, and Mauritius, ensuring alignment with business priorities and Group strategy. - Strengthen and streamline core HR practices including hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and offboarding. - Develop scalable HR infrastructure in each market to ensure consistency, compliance, and readiness for growth. - Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on talent planning, employee relations, performance issues, and workforce initiatives. - Partner with Group People & Culture to deliver group-wide programs in performance management, leadership development, DE&I, and internal mobility. - Manage end-to-end recruitment, oversee senior-level hiring, and ensure timely and high-quality outcomes. - Coach and support local HR/administrative resources to enhance on-the-ground delivery and capability. - Ensure compliance with local labour laws and Group HR governance standards by collaborating closely with finance and legal partners. - Support integration activities related to acquisitions, including harmonization of HR practices and employee onboarding. - Promote a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement through leveraging employee feedback and workforce insights. Key Requirements: - 10+ years of broad-based HR experience, preferably with multi-country or regional exposure. - Strong generalist background in HR operations, performance management, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. - Proven ability to work hands-on while also influencing at a strategic level. - Experience in strengthening or evolving HR processes in high-growth or dynamic environments. - Sound knowledge of Indian employment law; familiarity with UAE and Mauritius regulations is a plus. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Self-starter with an ownership mindset, resilience, and strong problem-solving skills. - Experience in supporting change management or post-merger integration is advantageous. - Passion for building scalable people practices that enhance employee experience and drive business success.,