Head of People

Head of People - India

Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic team in one of the world's fastest-growing markets? Deliveroo is on the hunt for an exceptional HR Leader who is passionate about people and eager to make a significant impact as we expand across India. This is your chance to be at the forefront of building a diverse, highly skilled tech team that collaborates seamlessly with our UK and Poland counterparts in Tech Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Experience.

At Deliveroo, we're not just delivering food; we're delivering innovation and opportunity. As a key player in our global HR strategy, you'll have the unique opportunity to build our HR function from the ground up in India. You'll be instrumental in crafting a vibrant, high-performing, inclusive, and fun culture while ensuring compliance as we rapidly scale. Your role will be pivotal in inspiring managers and motivating teams to achieve extraordinary results.

You will grow our employee value proposition and grow our people strategy in India. You will report directly to the HR VP based in the UK and will also be a member of the Indian Management team. Please note, this role can be based in our offices in Hyderabad or Bangalore.

• Partner with the local site management team and provide guidance on a variety of HR topics
• Monitor trends and people metrics (e.g. attrition, engagement survey data, sickness absence) to identify organisational health issues and work with local leaders to develop solutions.
• Lead the facilitation and management of all people programmes rollout within your market (performance/compensation reviews, succession planning)
• Advise and implement changes to organisational structure in compliance with local practices and labour laws.
• Lead sessions and programmes to develop manager capability around topics such as sharing feedback, DEI, and coaching.
• Manage a junior HRBP and coach them through complex employee relations matters
• Oversee processes such as payroll and benefits in partnership with specialist teams

• 10+ years Human Resources experience with 5+ of HR Business Partner experience in an evolving organisation (e.g. technology scale-up)
• Experience should include a focus on performance management and talent development, organisational design, and leadership coaching
• Comfortable switching between operational and strategic HR
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS system
• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of India labour laws and regulations is beneficial
• Please note candidates for this role are required to be fluent in written and verbal English

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the fastest growing industries in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and we are always looking for new ideas.

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that you may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.

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