Head of People

As the Director / Sr. Director of HR at HG Insights, you will be a strategic partner to the executive team and a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across regions. Your role will involve leading the design and execution of a global people strategy that aligns with company values to ensure culture scales with growth. This position requires a blend of strategy and execution, from partnering at the leadership table to driving operational rigor for consistent, compliant, and connected people practices worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation and influence of the People function across the company. - Partner directly with the Executive team and senior leadership to align people strategy with business priorities, ensuring that talent, structure, and culture enable growth and performance. - Serve as an executive advisor on organizational design, leadership development, and workforce planning. - Provide data-driven insights on engagement, retention, and performance to guide executive decision-making. - Shape company-wide communications, cultural initiatives, and change management efforts. - Lead initiatives to enhance engagement, belonging, and organizational effectiveness across global teams. - Build scalable HR programs, including structure design, policy frameworks, and employee engagement initiatives that honor local cultures. - Stay informed about organizational health to strengthen leadership effectiveness and employee well-being. - Oversee the global performance management process, ensuring clear goal alignment, feedback loops, and accountability. - Design leadership development initiatives to build capability, confidence, and culture among people managers. - Coach senior leaders and managers to address complex people's challenges with empathy and effectiveness. - Be the senior point of contact for high-impact employee relations matters, ensuring transparent and compliant resolutions. - Handle investigations and sensitive matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural awareness. - Maintain knowledge of labor and employment laws across regions to guide risk management and policy development. - Lead the evolution of global HR policies and processes for scalability, compliance, and operational excellence. - Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure consistency across HR functions. - Utilize data and analytics to assess organizational trends and provide actionable insights to the leadership team. - Advocate for modern HR technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency. Qualifications: - 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including global or regional HR responsibilities (experience supporting employees in India preferred) - Ability to design and execute HR programs supporting scale and business agility - Experience in handling complex employee relations with fairness, empathy, and legal compliance - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust across diverse teams and cultures - Proficiency with HR systems and tools, with experience in implementation and change management - Preference for AI technologies to enhance employee experience and capabilities - Embrace innovation, continuous improvement, and cultural inclusivity mindset - MBA (in Human Resources or related field) preferred,