Head of HR

Job Category: human resource

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Thane

ABOUT EDENRED?

Edenred is a pioneer, a tech leader and the everyday companion for people at work across more than 45 countries. Our 12,000 employees are committed to making the world of work a better place for all, one that is safer, more efficient and more user-friendly. At Edenred, our passion for customers, respect, imagination, simplicity and entrepreneurial spirit are our values. For anyone who needs to vibe in their professional life, we are the best place for you to work and grow.

In 2023, thanks to its global technology assets, the Group managed €41 billion in business volume, primarily carried out via mobile applications, online platforms and cards.

Edenred is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and included in the following indices: CAC 40 ESG, CAC Next 20, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, FTSE4Good and MSCI Europe.

YOUR ROLE

As HR Head for India, you will be a key strategic partner in driving our ambitious growth to increase revenue tenfold within the next 5 years. You will lead all aspects of HR to attract, develop, retain top talent, build a high-performance culture, and ensure the organization has the right capabilities to scale effectively. The Key Role Deliverables include,

Strategic Leadership

• Translate global and regional strategies into country-specific HR programs, ensuring effective implementation and execution.
• Partner with leadership team to align HR strategies with overall business goals, fostering business transformation and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external HR service providers, and legal/compliance teams to provide strategic and operational support.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through diversity, inclusion, and recognition programs.
• Lead the annual HR budget exercise and headcount planning.
  
  

Culture and Employee Engagement

• Shape a strong performance-driven culture in line with Edenred’s core values
• Conduct regular communications and initiatives to promote employee engagement
• Build strong communication channels, and organize key events to promote transparency and connection across the organization.
• Drive Edenred’s “Dream Team” values and infuse this culture into our managerial practices, HR processes and communication
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to retain top talent in a competitive market
• Implement DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) programs to an inclusive work environment
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development to enhance employee skills and engagement
  
  

Talent Acquisition, Development & Succession Planning

• Build leadership capability through targeted development programs and coaching
• Create succession plans for key roles to ensure leadership continuity
• Partner with business leaders to cultivate a growth mindset and entrepreneurial leadership, supporting business expansion
• Lead initiatives to attract, develop, retain talent, improve bench strength to meet current and future business needs
• Define/implement/monitor the rules and procedures for talent management (recruitment, performance evaluation, compensation planning and career development) in accordance with Group procedures.
• Initiate regular awareness raising and training actions to employees for functional or behavioural contents.
• Promote learning/development programs tailored to enhance functional and behavioral skills across the organisational hierarchy
  
  

Performance Management & Rewards

• Design and implement performance management practices that drives accountability and results
• Develop competitive compensation and benefits structures to attract and retain high-caliber talents
• Align reward systems with business goals to drive high performance
  
  

CSR/ESG

• Lead the development and execution of ESG programs, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with Group standards.
• In charge of CSR and internal communication activities and reporting
  
  

HR Operations

• Manage the full HR lifecycle, including recruitment, performance reviews & improvement, and possibly redundancy/termination execution.
• Manage employee compensation & benefits.
• Oversee HRIS and employee data management
• Ensure HR policies & practices are compliant with local regulations & Group policy.
• Prepare monthly and annual HR Metrics
• Support Employee Welfare Committee
  
  

Additional support : Office Administration

• Oversee office environment improvements
• Support the local team with operational and administrative needs to enhance employee satisfaction
• Ensure office operation/administration are well managed.
• Responsible for the Occupational Safety and Health Management
  
  

YOUR PROFILE

You have 15+ years relevant HR leadership experience, ideally in high-growth companies. You have proven experience in talent acquisition, leadership development, culture transformation, excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

You Are

• Strategic & Business-Oriented: You understand how HR drives business growth and can partner with leadership to scale the organization
• Results-oriented mindset: You have a passion for driving change and fostering a high-performance culture
• Growth-minded: You have experience leading HR in high-growth or fast-scaling environments
• Strong Talent Leader: You can attract, retain, and develop high-performing teams
• Culture-Builder: You know how to foster an engaged, high-performance work environment
• Data-Driven: You use analytics to inform HR decisions and measure impact
  
  

CRITICAL ASPECT OF THE ROLE OVER THE NEXT 3 YEARS:

• Talent acquisition and retention in a competitive market: develop talent acquisition strategies and employee engagement initiatives to ensure the organization can scale effectively while maintaining a high-performance culture.
• Cultural Transformation and Employee Engagement: drive initiatives that promote employee engagement, align with core values, and ensure that the “Dream Team” culture is infused into managerial practices and HR processes
• Leadership Development and Succession Planning: building leadership capabilities while also creating effective succession plans for key roles to ensure continuity and stability in leadership as the organization scales.
• Operational Excellence: Streamline HR processes by leveraging technology and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency. This includes exploring efficient methods to align Finance and HR figures for budget exercises (F1/F2) and actively supporting business efficiency initiatives by providing the necessary resources to drive operational improvements
  
  

Other Details

• Location: India, Thane, Mumbai
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in office
• Role type: Full Type Employment
  
  

OUR COMMITMENT

Edenred is all about meritocracy. You come as you are, and you contribute. Indeed, the Edenred Group recognizes, recruits and develops all talents and singularities. We are committed to preventing all forms of discrimination and to providing all our candidates with equal opportunities regardless of their gender and gender expression, disability, origin, religious belief and sexual orientation or any other criteria.