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The Role: Regional HR Advisor - India

As a Regional HR Advisor for India, you will directly manage and support HR initiatives across the India region, providing advisory expertise on local employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices. Your work will have a direct impact on talent engagement, development, and retention, helping to build a strong, diverse workforce in alignment with business needs. You will be responsible for advising People Leaders and employees on a broad spectrum of people matters, including performance management, employee relations, and compliance with local employment regulations.

What’s in it for you:

This role offers the opportunity to operate in a dynamic and complex environment with the chance to collaborate across teams and geographies. You will gain invaluable exposure to both global and local HR practices, offering significant learning and career growth.
As a key partner in driving the implementation of people priorities for the India region, you will be at the forefront of aligning HR initiatives with business strategy and ensuring the organization’s talent practices are legally compliant and culturally aligned.
You will partner with various People team members, COEs, and external consultants to deliver innovative HR solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a strategic advisor while also impacting the daily lives of employees through effective HR practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional HR Advisory: Provide expert HR advisory support for the India region, particularly on local employment laws, compliance, and regulatory issues, ensuring that HR practices are aligned with Indian labor legislation.
Provide Support at a Local Level to Drive Enterprise Strategy: Support the enterprise strategy by ensuring the successful implementation of HR initiatives that align with global business goals while being tailored to the needs of the Indian region.
Performance Management: Support and guide People Leaders and employees through the performance management process. Ensure consistency and fairness in performance appraisals, advise on performance improvement strategies, and facilitate the development of talent within the organization.
Collaborate and Partner with Employee Relations & Compliance: Collaborate and partner with employee relations teams to resolve issues, create positive employee relations environments, and ensure alignment with legal and organizational standards. Work together to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
Talent Development Support:Provide regional insights into talent development needs, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Support the deployment of local training and development programs, ensuring their successful implementation within the India region.
Coaching & Development: Coach People Leaders on best practices for managing people, performance, and career development. Provide support in resolving employee performance issues and guide leaders in building high-performing teams.
Partnering with Insights and Analytics Team: Collaborate with the Insights and Analytics team by providing regional insights into workforce planning, talent trends, and people data, helping to inform strategic decisions and enhance people-related forecasting for the India region.
HR Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of HR processes by leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to streamline HR operations, increase efficiency, and improve the employee experience. Ensure that HR processes are efficient, effective, and compliant with local regulations and business objectives.
Support Local People Engagement Initiatives: Support the implementation of local people engagement initiatives that are aligned with enterprise and business objectives. Partner with leadership to design and drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, foster inclusivity, improve retention, and contribute to building a positive, high-performance culture in the India region.

What We’re Looking For:

Expert Knowledge in Local Employment Laws: Sound knowledge of Indian employment law, including labor regulations, compliance, and HR best practices. Ability to advise on the practical application of these laws in business contexts.
Experience in Performance Management:Demonstrated experience in supporting performance management processes, including employee reviews, feedback, and improvement plans.
HR Generalist Expertise: At least 8 years of progressive HR experience with a strong generalist background, particularly in a regional advisory role.
Strong Communication & Influencing Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with both leadership and employees.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyze HR data and make informed decisions that support business outcomes.
Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution: Skilled in resolving complex people issues, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage conflict effectively.
Cultural Sensitivity: A deep understanding of the diverse cultural landscape in India, with an ability to adapt HR strategies accordingly.
Degree in HR or Related Field: A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field is preferred.

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What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

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Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

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