Job Summary:

The Executive Centre (TEC) is a premium flexible workspace business with over 1200 employees operating across more than 260 centres across Asia Pacific and the Gulf. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Head of Human Resources to lead our people function in India and provide oversight across our SEA and Middle East markets. This role owns the People Strategy and HR function for the country across all locations, covering talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, performance management, compensation and benefits, staff cost budgets, employee engagement, workforce planning, and learning and development. The incumbent should be able to develop competitive employee retention strategies and bring comprehensive knowledge and solid experience of employee relations.

Requirements:

- Degree in Human Resources from Tier 1 institute.

- At least 10 years' experience in the service or retail industries in HR, with a strong track record in multi-site, service-led environments.

- Experience in a multinational environment is preferable.

- A high level of confidence in day-to-day working and presentation to EXCO.

- Ability to operate autonomously in an ambiguous environment.

- Familiar with local Labour Laws and compliance; experience engaging with labour departments is an added advantage.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Knowledge across technical HR functional areas.

- Experience with HR systems (HRIS/HCM platforms); familiarity with any major system is welcome.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Business Partner:

- Drive the overall people strategy, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to achieve outcomes aligned with the organisational strategy across functional areas.

- Act as a change agent in driving an inclusive culture in the organisation.

2. HR Functional Areas:

- Own all HR functional areas, ensuring effective operational excellence.

- Provide HR oversight and strategic support across South East Asia and Middle East markets (UAE & Saudi Arabia), partnering with regional leaders to ensure consistent people practices and compliance across geographies.

- Attract, engage, retain and grow talent across the organisation, upholding fair compensation principles.

3. Managerial Responsibilities:

- Motivate and retain a high-quality team to achieve desired productivity and standards.

- Build a performance-enabling culture and provide guidance for the team to excel.

- Partner closely with the India leadership team to align people priorities with business objectives, acting as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters.

4. Governance:

- Ensure Human Resource processes comply with local regulations.

- Ensure all HR operationsincluding facilities-related people processes such as health & safety, workplace policies, and vendor managementoperate in line with legislative requirements and group policies, safeguarding the company from legal, regulatory and reputational risks.

- Review, recommend and implement changes to HR policies, procedures and practices to align with market practices, legal and regulatory requirements, and Group policies.