Associate Director, Enterprise People Services, India

Associate Director, Enterprise People Services, India

Date Posted:

2026-11-13

Country:

India

Location:

IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

As the Associate Director of HR Shared Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our HR shared services strategy. You will be responsible for developing and leading a high-performing team to deliver best-in-class HR services across various functions, essentially creating these operations from the ground up and redefining excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Strategy

·       Develop and execute the HR shared services strategy, aligning it with the organization's overall goals and objectives.

·       Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the shared services team, fostering a high-performance culture.

·       Collaborate with senior management to define service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and KPls for HR shared services operations.

·       Lead with vision, shaping a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the team.

·       Optimize shared services processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

·       Leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline and elevate shared services processes.

2. Operations Management

·       Oversee the end-to-end delivery of HR shared services.

·       Drive operational excellence by implementing best practices, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

·       Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies in all HR shared services activities

3. Stakeholder Management

·       Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders within India and across various geographies (e.g., Americas, EMEA, APAC) to understand their requirements. identify opportunities for service.

·       Establish and maintain strong relationships with business units and functional leaders, providing proactive support and guidance on shared services matters.

4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

·       Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KP|s) to track the performance of HR shared services.

·       Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting operational performance, key achievements, and areas for improvement.

5. Team Development

·       Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing HR shared services team, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill sets.

·       Provide mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

·       Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the shared services team.

 

Skills Required

·       Proven experience in building and managing HR shared services operations, preferably in a multinational organization.

·       Significant demonstrable success in a leadership role, with a preference to where this has included working with an HR offshored service delivery model.

·       Lead execution of end-to-end employee lifecycle processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance 

·       Ensure alignment of lifecycle processes with regulatory and business requirements 

·       Ensure integrity and governance of employee data within HR systems (e.g., Workday) 

·       Produce HR documentation ensuring quality, compliance, and consistency 

·       Ensure effective document management, retention, and audit readiness across operations 

·       Drive improvements in data quality, controls, and system utilization

·       Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.

·       Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

·       Change agent with experience leading and successfully driving change.

·       Strong understanding of HR processes, best practices, and emerging trends, with a focus on service delivery excellence.

·       Ensure strong risk and control environment, including identification and escalation of issues 

·       Drive process optimization, standardization, and automation initiatives across HR Operations 

·       Lead and support HR audits, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation as required 

·       Stay informed of regulatory changes and ensure operational readiness

·       Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

·       Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong cross-functional relationships.

·       Knowledge of relevant software and technologies used in shared services operations.

·       Partner with HR Business Partners, COEs, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated HR operations 

·       Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted advisor on HR Operations matters 

·       Collaborate across regions to ensure consistency and alignment of service delivery 

·       Engage with vendors and external partners as required

·       Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities 

·       Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making 

 

Qualification & Experience

·       Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Finance or a related field; Master’s degree in HR preferred

·       15+ years of relevant work experience

 

Note: Domestic relocation within India will be provided as per local company policies.

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Experience Level

Executive Level