HR Manager

What you'll do:

• Lead the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and programs for India, ensuring full compliance with local labor laws and global PX alignment.
• Oversee end-to-end local talent acquisition, including leading recruitment efforts and designing robust onboarding.
• Manage the administration of competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs for India, including local market benchmarking.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment, manage all employee relations, and drive engagement initiatives, regularly reinforcing Shield AI's mission and values.
• Implement and oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development programs for India-based teammates.
• Manage HR operations, including HRIS, record-keeping, data analytics, and vendor relationships for India operations, proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Serve as the primary HR advisor to India leadership, providing expert guidance, empowering the team, and building strong relationships across the organization.

Required qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related
• HR experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Country HR Lead role in India, preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth technology or aerospace/defense company.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex issues of diverse scope.
• Ability to act as an advisor, develop and administer schedules/performance requirements, and potentially manage budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to "manage up" effectively, foster collaborative problem-solving, and ensure team awareness of industry developments.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working for a US-headquartered multinational company.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills across cultures.
• Flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.
• Take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Technological proficiency with HRIS and HR analytics tools.
• A passion for Shield AI's mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.