Head of HR, India Global Capability Center (GCC)

**Our opportunity** **Head of HR, India Global Capability Center (GCC)** We’re establishing a world‑class GCC in Hyderabad, and we’re looking for a Head of HR who has built or scaled a GCC before and thrives on creating impact from day one. This is a high‑influence, hands‑on leadership role where you will design the full HR ecosystem, partner with global leaders, and help us scale a technology‑first GCC with aggressive growth ambitions. If you’re excited by building culture, capability, and talent engines for high‑performing technology organizations, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark. **Your role** **As Head of HR, your main responsibilities will include:** **Strategic HR Leadership** * Lead end‑to‑end HR setup for the India GCC and advise leadership on people strategy and org design. * Adapt global HR frameworks to an India‑specific operating model. **Talent Acquisition \& Scaling** * Drive rapid hiring of engineering and digital talent and build a scalable multi‑channel recruitment engine. * Strengthen employer branding and India EVP. **HR Operations Compliance** * Establish scalable HR processes, HRMS accuracy, data governance, and onboarding. * Ensure full compliance with Indian labour laws and statutory requirements. **Culture, Leadership \& Engagement** * Coach leaders, elevate manager capability, and build an inclusive, performance‑driven culture. * Lead engagement, communication, listening, and learning initiatives. **Performance, Reward \& Insights** * Partner on C\&B frameworks, lead performance cycles, talent reviews, and succession. * Use data and dashboards for better decisions. **Team \& Operating Model** * Build a high‑performing HR team and vendor/HRMS infrastructure to scale from 200 to 800\+. * Foster strong collaboration with global and India leadership. **Your Skills And Experience** **As** **Head of HR** **, your skills and experience will ideally include:** * Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organization Psychology, or related field. * Proven experience building or scaling a GCC in India, with ownership of the HR operating model. * 15\+ years of progressive HR experience in a multinational or GCC environment. * Deep understanding of India’s talent market, statutory framework, and HR best practices. * Demonstrated success navigating rapid scale‑up, transformation, or complex organizational build‑outs. * Strong functional expertise across TA, performance, talent, OD, C\&B, ER, and culture. * Exceptional stakeholder management, relationship building, and influencing capability. * Ability to operate hands‑on while shaping long‑term strategy and influencing global leaders. * Proficiency with HRIS platforms (SAP, SuccessFactors) and data‑driven HR management. * Commitment to inclusive, equitable, transparent, and globally‑aligned people practices.