Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Human Resource

Role & responsibilities:

We are seeking a seasoned HR leader with over 18+ years of comprehensive experience across the full spectrum of Human Resources. This role will drive the HR strategy across multiple entities and locations, support business growth, and play a critical role in mergers & acquisitions from an HR perspective, including due diligence and post-merger integration. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with strong execution capabilities in a complex, multi-entity environment.

- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives.

- Define and drive the overall HR strategy aligned with business goals across all entities.

- Oversee the complete HR lifecycle including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, and employee engagement.

- Manage HR operations across multiple companies and geographies.

- Harmonize HR policies and frameworks while addressing local regulatory and business requirements.

- Lead HR due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.

- Assess organizational structures, talent quality, compensation frameworks, and cultural alignment during transactions.

- Identify HR risks, liabilities, and integration challenges.

- Drive post-merger integration including organization design, talent retention, policy harmonization, and culture integration.

Preferred candidate profile:

- MBA / Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources or equivalent.

- 18+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5-8 years in a leadership role.

- Strong exposure to multi-location and multi-entity environments.

- Experience in managing expatriates and international HR operations.