Vena Solutions - Regional HR Manager

- This role will be based in Indore and will be working out of our office 5 days a week.

- The Regional HR Manager will oversee the employee experience for Vena India as we grow and scale.

- This individual will have responsibility for refining and implementing HR strategies, managing employee relations, leadership coaching, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and supporting the overall business objectives.

- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture.

- You will be a champion of our Vena culture and values, and a trusted advisor with the ability to think strategically and to drive execution.

How You'll Make an Impact?

Business Partnering:

- Align with business leaders across multiple departments in the planning and execution of business strategies.

- Advise on people-related challenges, solutions, and risks of proposed business initiatives.

- Act as an advocate and champion of the Indore office through influencing people-related strategies and programs.

- Support leaders in the creation of an engaging high-performance culture.

- Partner closely across the People Team and Leadership to drive hands-on support and guidance in areas including:

- Coaching, succession planning, talent assessment and development, compensation, and employee relations.

- Partner with the People Experience team on onboarding and offboarding, employee & organizational changes, policy, program, and process implementation and execution.

- Act as the regional subject matter expert to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulatory requirements.

- Cultivate and maintain an extensive cross-functional internal network, at all levels, and informal network outside the organization to support continuous improvement of the employee experience in the region.

- Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and help foster a positive workplace culture that encourages connection, community and employee engagement.

- Travel to Toronto, Canada headquarter office as needed, approximately 1-2 times per year.

We'd Love to See?

- 5 - 8 years of experience in HR management in a fast-paced and scaling environment.

- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business and financial conditions, link HR and business strategy, and identify ways to improve business performance.

- Proven track record of success in shaping organizational programs to suit regional needs.

- Experience in Talent Management: including leadership coaching and development, overall talent assessment, succession planning, and high-potential retention.

- Exceptional influence and negotiation skills, bolstered by the ability to develop trust, credibility, and be seen as a trusted advisor to the business.

- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills.

- Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a globally distributed team (across India, Canada, U.S, EMEA).

- Strong knowledge of local labor laws and regulations in India.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience in a multinational setting such as a Global Capabilities Centre or similar background is highly preferred.

- Experience managing workplace communities such as PoSH or similar initiatives.

- Active and robust professional network on LinkedIn or other platforms.

- Graduate or Post-graduate Degree in HR / Industrial Relations is preferred.