India Lead, Talent Experience

**Enabling a software\-defined, electrified future.** Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading\-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software\-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here. **Mission of the Role:** Serve as the strategic and operational HR leader for the site/region, owning the delivery of end\-to\-end employee lifecycle processes, fostering a high\-performance culture, ensuring compliance with legal and policy frameworks, and driving employee engagement and experience. Ensure consistent and compliant execution of HR processes in the region. **Key Objectives of this Role:** 1. **Strategic Partnerships:** * Collaborate closely with the Performance Coaches \& Champions to translate business strategy into actionable HR plans and initiatives. * Partner with business leaders (JL16 \& below) to understand their talent needs and provide HR guidance. * Drive the implementation of key HR programs, including performance management, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives. * Use data and analytics to identify HR trends and provide insights to business leaders to inform decision\-making. 1. **India Employee Engagement \& key initiatives** * Data\-Driven Decision\-Making including productivity metrics, people trends, people cost, organisation structure etc * Employee Experience \& Communication * Serve as a bridge between employees and leadership, ensuring people initiatives are communicated effectively and resonate with diverse employee groups. * Promote a culture of collaboration \& high performance through storytelling, recognition, and realtime coaching / performance related initiatives. * Be the process champion to ensure key process rollouts are done OKR, IDP’s, Competency framework, Objective setting, mid \& annual performance process, Have a Say etc 1. **Employee Relations (ER) Management (End\-to\-End Lifecycle):** * Legal \& Policy Compliance * Act as the local expert on labour laws, statutory requirements, and HR policies. * Manage relationships and ensure compliance with local Worker Councils (where applicable, e.g., in EU regions). * Facilitate and support external audits (e.g., Compliance Officer visits, IATF audits). * Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date local HR documentation and regulatory permits. * Local Documentation \& Compliance: Ensure all local HR documentation, permits, and regulatory requirements are meticulously managed and up\-to\-date. * Case Management: * Lead or coordinate investigations and resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary issues using the ticketing/tiered system. * Ensure legal compliance, policy adherence, and fair process throughout the case lifecycle. * Performance Improvement Support: * Partner with managers to address complex cases and underperformance, guiding them through performance improvement plans (PIPs) and other performance management processes, as a part of the tiered support model. PIPs are driven through the system. * Exit Management (Involuntary): * Be part of the tiered approach and manage the involuntary separations, as per local SOP, ensuring fairness and minimizing organizational risk. 1. **Operational Oversight \& Advisory (Country/Site Focus):** * Manager Coaching * Through the tiered approach provide employee lifecycle related coaching and guidance to local managers on HR policies, performance, and employee development. * Cross\-functional Liaison * Act as the HR point of contact for regional business leaders, for site\-specific people matters in collaboration with Facilities, Operations, and other teams. * Support people\-related aspects of site emergencies, disaster response, and M\&A integration. 1. **Build High Performing team** * Identify and recruit top HR talent with the right mix of strategic thinking and operational excellence. * Build a capability roadmap for the HR team, focusing on upskilling in areas like digital HR, analytics, employee experience, and change management. * Foster a culture of continuous learning through certifications, workshops, and mentoring. * Leverage HR technology platforms to automate and streamline processes * Set clear KPIs for HR team performance, including service quality, employee satisfaction, and process efficiency. * Use HR analytics to monitor team effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. * Leverage AI \& create AI Champions where they actively use AI or Agents to deliver tangible impact **Key Performance Indicators:** * 100% closure to ER cases, Zero escalations * Employee engagement score improvements (pulse/annual surveys) * Manager satisfaction (internal stakeholder feedback) * Involuntary attrition rate * Number and quality of recognition/engagement events conducted * % completion of manager coaching sessions **Key Year One Deliverables:** * Champion the new HR Model alongside 100% compliance to HR metrics, payroll \& statutory requirements, process documentation and functional architecture updates. * Become a Trusted Advisor: Solidify your role as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing data\-backed insights and proactive solutions to their talent challenges. * Be an ER \& Policies champion for the country * \+90% of active HR Tool adoption alongside data analytics model adoption by people supervisor * Stable high performing team to gear up for 2027 **Qualification, Experience and Skills:** * Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field * 10 – 15 years of relevant experience preferably in regional or global environment. * High levels of business acumen and insight (including knowledge of various strategic, financial, and operational business models). * Demonstrated experience in employee engagement, ER case management, and performance management * Strong communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills * Proficiency in HRIS tools and HR dashboards * Strong analytical capability and high appetite to experiment * Working understanding of India Payroll ….high learning agility on India Standing Orders, sound understanding of employment laws and statutory and regulatory requirements. * Proven track record in delivering business outcomes through employee engagement and development. **Key Leadership Behaviors:** * Lead from the Front * Inspire Change * Agility \& Adaptability * Critical Thinking **Reporting Structure:** This role reports to the Global Talent Experience Leader **Visteon Culture:** If you thrive in a fast\-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk\-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever\-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.