Manager-Human Resource
Main Accountabilities
1. Set out the country HR agenda and priorities to support business needs, in close cooperation with the MD and the HR Business Partner APAC / Group HR Director.
2. Proactively partner the Managing Director, local leadership / management and staff in all relevant HR issues and facilitate the achievement of business goals by delivering professional, operational HR support in all areas
Provide operational and strategic HR support and guidance to the local organization with the goal of
• establishing a performance-oriented organization and
• moving towards one Azelis company identity, while preserving local strengths and sense of belonging
of the employee life cycle (recruitment, employee relations, performance & talent management, compensation & benefits, performance management, training and development, etc.).
3. Ensure the implementation of group policies and procedures at local level and provide the best possible support and information to Line Managers, whilst ensuring compliance with the applicable local legislation.
4. Work closely with the HR Business Partner APAC/ Group HR Director in developing and disseminating HR policies, procedures and projects in all areas of HR, according to the HR expertise possessed.
Resourcing
5. Manage selection & recruitment.
6. Ensure quality & availability of staff to meet evolving requirements of company and market.
7. Use effectively social and professional media platforms (LinkedIn, ...) and internal referrals to reduce time to hire and cost to the business.
8. Implement the Group quality standards in recruitment (recruitment channels, tests, assessment centers for management, etc.) in the country.
Compensation & Benefits
9. Ensure that the compensation policies in place succeed in attracting, motivating and retaining employees.
10. Ensure that compensation (fix and variable) is consistent with the job position, the grade according to the Towers Watson system, the delivered performance, the market level, the retention of talents and key employees and the Group Policy.
11. Ensure that the grading and banding system in use (Towers Watson) is consistently applied and rolled out in the country.
12. Roll out annual salary reviews.
Payroll & HR Admin
13. Supervise the payroll process and ensure its timeliness, cost-effectiveness and quality by means of periodic reviews.
14. Implement payroll optimization projects as required.
15. Manage and optimize the existing Company schemes, including – but not limited to – pension scheme, benefits scheme, etc..
16. Fleet management: proactively manage company cars, ensuring the most cost- and time-effective solutions (i.e. reducing the internal administrative burden by making a smart use of external providers).
17. Ensure that LOIs, contracts and all other documents relating to the employees’ life cycle (from recruitment to offboarding) are executed and filed timely and correctly.
Employee relations
18. Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
19. Support and advise Line Managers in the management and development of their direct reports.
20. Develop and implement initiatives to sustain and improve employee morale, commitment and satisfaction, in line with organizational and cultural changes (e.g. employee satisfaction survey).
21. Provide expertise and assistance to help achieve business targets and improve performance effectiveness of staff.
22. Ensure full compliance with local employment laws in all HR matters.
23. Manage litigation and represent the company in legal proceedings.
24. Liaise and communicate effectively (in close cooperation with Management) with the relevant parties such as Unions (if applicable), works council (if applicable), employee representatives, local authorities, public institutions, etc., in order to reach business goals and guarantee the satisfaction of employees.
Communication
25. Develop and implement the most appropriate communication strategy around HR initiatives, policies and procedures, using all available channels (InterAct, Workday, …) in the most effective way.
Performance & Talent Management
26. Ensure the constant development of professional and management skills which are relevant to the business. Implement the most appropriate training and development programs.
27. Provide support to the MD and the HR Business Partner APAC / Group HRD in the assessment / coaching and development of leaders, high potentials and the management of their career paths.
28. Ensure that top performers and talents in the country are retained, remunerated and developed appropriately: establish existing as well as new tools as lever of business growth, ensuring they are correctly implemented, understood, shared, “owned” and consistently applied in the country.
29. Act as observer in Cut-e assessment centers.
30. Ensure the execution of performance management processes so that all associates have a meaningful performance evaluation experience and development plan.
Budgeting & Reporting
31. Manage the HR Budget and Forecasting process.
32. Ensure that up to date and accurate statistics are maintained and that the HCM system (Workday) is kept up-to-date at all times.
The requirements of the job will develop and change due to the needs of the business and you will be expected to adapt to these changes. This list is not absolute and you will be expected to carry out any tasks and duties for which you are trained.
Skills & Competencies
• University degree level in HR and/or Economics, or (equivalent) HR certification (e.g. MCIPD / FCIPD).
• 7 to 10 years’ HR Generalist experience, ideally in an international company possessing a strong customer focus and a performance-based culture.
• International experience / international exposure.
• India native speaker level, fluent English a must-have (both verbal and written communication), other languages a plus.
• Prior experience with HR Information Systems (e.g. Workday, Success Factors, Peoplesoft).
• IT literate (MS Office).
• Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and direction.
• Highly organized, able to work well under stress, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team-player with excellent people, communication and influencing skills: articulate, able to “tune in” to and successfully deal with different people at all levels and lead by example.
• Proven project management skills.