Regional HR Manager

This role will be based in Indore and will be working out of our office 5 days a week.

The Regional HR Manager will oversee the employee experience for Vena India as we grow and scale. This individual will have responsibility for refining and implementing HR strategies, managing employee relations, leadership coaching, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and supporting the overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture. You will be a champion of our Vena culture and values, and a trusted advisor with the ability to think strategically and to drive execution.

Business Partnering

• Align with business leaders across multiple departments in the planning and execution of business strategies
• Advise on people-related challenges, solutions, and risks of proposed business initiatives
• Act as an advocate and champion of the Indore office through influencing people-related strategies and programs
• Support leaders in the creation of an engaging high-performance culture
• Partner closely across the People Team and Leadership to drive hands-on support and guidance in areas including:

o Coaching, succession planning, talent assessment and development, compensation, and employee relations

o Partner with the People Experience team on onboarding and offboarding, employee & organizational changes, policy, program, and process implementation and execution

• Act as the regional subject matter expert to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulatory requirements
• Cultivate and maintain an extensive cross-functional internal network, at all levels, and informal network outside the organization to support continuous improvement of the employee experience in the region
• Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and help foster a positive workplace culture that encourages connection, community and employee engagement
• Travel to Toronto, Canada headquarter office as needed, approximately 1-2 times per year

• 5 – 8 years of experience in HR management in a fast-paced and scaling environment
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business and financial conditions, link HR and business strategy, and identify ways to improve business performance
• Proven track record of success in shaping organizational programs to suit regional needs.
• Experience in Talent Management: including leadership coaching and development, overall talent assessment, succession planning, and high-potential retention
• Exceptional influence and negotiation skills, bolstered by the ability to develop trust, credibility, and be seen as a trusted advisor to the business.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a globally distributed team (across India, Canada, U.S, EMEA)
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws and regulations in India.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a multinational setting such as a Global Capabilities Centre or similar background is highly preferred.
• Experience managing workplace communities such as PoSH or similar initiatives.
• Active and robust professional network on LinkedIn or other platforms.
• Graduate or Post-graduate Degree in HR / Industrial Relations is preferred