HR Manager – India

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our high-growth company to support employees based in India with queries across their whole employment life cycle and will particularly provide technical expertise on Indian employment law matters to managers at all levels.

The HR Manager will be part of the DCS People Team and will also work collaboratively with the HR team from Colt Technologies, also based across India. This is to ensure that DCS employees are serviced through systems, processes and a smooth payroll run.

The ideal candidate will have a robust background in Indian employment law, will be savvy on HR best practices, and will possess a proven ability to proactively suggest policy improvements and process simplification for our Indian locations.

A key focus for the HR Manager role will be to deploy bespoke programmes for DCS employees in India which strategically support the DCS People agenda. In addition, you will support the team in the implementation of a new HR system - Workday, here we will need your subject matter expertise ensuring the new system is configured and meets all local legal and policy requirements.

There is no better time to join DCS as we are scaling to 5x in value before 2030 and our long-standing customer relationships are securing a sustainable growth for many generations to come. As such, the Company is committed to offer its best support to employees and to create the correct ecosystem for them to thrive, this newly created role being a primary example for India.

The DCS People Team is dynamic and internationally based, it’s entirely made of innovative and problem-solving minds that are motivated to creatively find better ways of doing what we do today.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Strategy and Alignment:

• Collaborate with the DCS People Team to implement global HR strategies and initiatives in India.
• Ensure that local HR activities are aligned with DCS People’s Team objectives, way of operating and the DCS Company’s objectives.

1. Employee Relations:

• Be a primary point of contact for line managers based in India who require coaching and guidance on dealing with HR-related concerns.
• Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee issues in a timely fashion, conduct investigations, and resolving conflicts in accordance with Indian employment law and in such a way to bring the best outcome for all parties involved.

1. Recruitment and Talent Management:

• Implement talent management and retention strategies to attract and retain key talent in India.
• Support the recruitment process for vacancies in India, including interviewing, advising on candidate decision and engaging new joiners to ensure they are settling in well.
• Collaborate with our Talent Acquisition Specialist Team member based in India to monitor market trends and find solutions on the challenge of skills shortage in the Data Centre industry.
• Support line managers with career development discussions for employees and succession planning initiatives.

1. Compliance and Legal:

• Ensure compliance with all Indian employment laws and regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in employment legislation and advise the DCS People Team and local management team accordingly.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that comply with local laws and support business goals.

1. Performance Management:

• Guide line managers on how to manage performance for their team on an ongoing basis, from goals setting, through to regular talent reviews, 1:1 check in, mid-year and end of year appraisal process, and ensure timely feedback and development plans for employees based in India
• Support managers in addressing performance issues and implementing improvement plans.

1. Training and Development:

• Identify training needs and liaise with the DCS Talent Development Specialist and the HRBP for the function to identify development solutions for employees in India that enhance individual skills and knowledge.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

1. Compensation and Benefits:

• Administer compensation and benefits programmes in line with company policies and local regulations.
• Support the DCS Reward Specialist with benchmarking and market analysis for India to ensure competitive compensation packages in the fast-evolving Data Centre market.

1. HR Reporting and Metrics:

• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify internal & external trends and opportunities, work through action plans to solve work closely with the DCS People Team to jointly create the correct output for the Company.
• Monitor DCS People Objectives and KPIs each fiscal year and ensure targets are met.

1. Deployment of HR System

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• Collaborate with the Project Team to ensure the system build and processes are compliant and aligned to local legislation and policies
• Act as the SME for country specific requirements, identify opportunities for improvements on the current system to drive employee adoption of the new system when implemented

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR Indian experience, with a strong understanding of Indian employment laws and regulations.
• Experience working effectively with an internationally disperse People Team, preferably with experience driving corporate initiatives from HQ as well local coordination in Indian.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Competencies:

• Business Acumen.
• Cultural Awareness.
• Effective engagement and Influence.
• Problem Solving and astute thinking.
• Experience coaching line managers.
• Adaptability and Flexibility.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter outlining their experience and strengths to Ashutosh Parab at ashutosh.parab@colt.net.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity where everyone has a voice worth listening to and learning from. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. At DCS, we ensure our people feel seen, heard and understood; trust is the foundation of our relationships, we work for each other and only ever succeed as a team.