Manager - Workforce transition COE

HR professional

This role demands strong stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, and a strategic mindset to support high-impact transitions for our global clients and internal business units.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end rebadging programs

  across multiple regions, including planning, due diligence, execution, and post-transition integration.
• Serve as a

  trusted advisor to business leaders, legal, compliance, and finance

  teams on employment transitions, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate with client HR teams, third-party vendors, and internal stakeholders to align on process, timelines, and employee communication.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits (C&B), Legal, and Payroll teams to build compliant and cost-effective transfer models.
• Develop and maintain

  standardized global playbooks, templates, and processes

  for rebadging and onboarding.
• Ensure all

  employment contracts, offer letters, and benefits align

  with local labor laws and business needs.
• Partner with internal and client leadership to design and deliver

  employee engagement strategies

  during transitions.
• Manage sensitive communications and change management efforts to ensure employee trust and retention.
• Track program metrics, maintain accurate documentation, and report status to executive stakeholders.
• Stay updated on

  global employment regulations and best practices

  related to workforce transfers and HR compliance.

Preferred candidate profile

• 812 years of HR experience with

  proven experience leading large-scale rebadging or workforce transition projects

  , preferably in a global or matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of

  global labor laws

  , HR compliance, and employee relations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across

  legal, C&B, TA, operations, and client-facing functions

  .
• Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust at all levels.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HR tools and platforms (Workday, SuccessFactors, etc.) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field. Masters degree or HR certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) preferred.
• Experience supporting

  client rebadging in outsourcing, IT services

  environments.
• Prior involvement in M&A transitions or global workforce migrations.
• Ability to work in

  fast-paced, ambiguous environments

  and influence without authority.