We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR leader to build and lead our India Human Resources (HR) function. This is an individual contributor role to start, ideal for someone who thrives in both strategic and operational capacities. As the business grows and needs evolve, this role offers the opportunity to build and lead a local team. You will be responsible for the full spectrum of HR responsibilities, including recruiting, HR operations, HR business partnership, compensation & benefits, compliance, and more, while laying the foundation for a scalable, high-impact HR organization. This position is onsite in our India office in Hebbal.This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and operational doer. You’ll collaborate closely with global and local business leaders, including dotted-line stakeholders across multiple functions and third-party providers, to ensure alignment of HR practices and people strategies. You will play a key role in driving consistency across locations, supporting shared goals, and fostering an engaging, high-performing culture rooted in our company values.
What You’ll Do:
- Align people strategy with business goals in a dynamic, tech-driven environment across the US and India
- Lead recruitment efforts, full-cycle recruiting, from engineering to leadership. Including entry level to experienced.
- In partnership with the Talent Acquisition Director, manage third-party relationships with external recruitment agencies and third-party providers to ensure they align with the company's standards and goals.
- Execute and Collaborate on HR operations, systems (Workday, LMS), and ensure compliance with Indian labor laws.
- Collaborate on compensation and benefits tailored to the India tech talent market.
- Drive onboarding, learning, and development programs that scale with growth.
- Champion employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building initiatives.
- Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and influence stakeholders.
- Build and lead a high-performing HR team as the business scales.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in HR, Business, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in tech or high-growth environments.
- Proven success in scaling HR functions and supporting distributed teams.
- Deep understanding of Indian labor laws and compliance.
- Experience with HR tech platforms (e.g., Workday) and vendor management.
- Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
- A bias for action, adaptability, and a passion for building great teams.
- Ability to navigate a matrix designed organization.
Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense.
