Job Summary:
Responsible for the deployment of specialized HR processes and programs within designated geography or sub-geography, specialization may include but not limited to employee/labor relations, compensation or talent development. Provides specialized support for complex enquiries. Delivers specialist solutions that enhance the employee experience, create seamless HR solutions for the end-user, drive efficiency and are compliant with local legislation and company policies. The role will leverage the full HR function to meet business needs and deliver as one HR team.
Key Responsibilities:
Addresses escalated inquiries promptly and effectively, providing high-quality support for complex issues to deliver enhanced experiences to managers and employees.
Coaches employees and managers on specialist Human Resources processes, programs and initiatives.
Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders including employees, managers, and internal HR teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration for the HR specialism.
Oversees local adjustments to specialist HR policies and processes.
Efficiently and proactively execute specialized processes, ensuring delivery is in accordance with established standards; monitors legislative compliance and takes action to ensure all requirements and agreements are met.
Ensures the consistent delivery and application of HR knowledge to resolve employee and manager specialist enquiries.
Ensures the voice of employees and managers are heard and shared with the right stakeholders.
Champions excellence in customer support and drives continuous improvement, setting high standards for the team in delivering HR solutions.
Leads and participates in initiatives to improve the overall effectiveness of human resources processes; leads specific improvement initiatives in specialist areas, and/or for the enterprise or geography/sub-geography.
Competencies:Employee Relations - Builds constructive relationships with employees and other stakeholders; reinforces consistent application of Cummins standards applies knowledge of employment and labor law; effectively manages conflict; builds and maintains a collaborative, productive work environment through information sharing and consultation.
Data Analytics - Discovers, interprets and communicates qualitative and quantitative data; determines conclusions relying on knowledge of business or functional frameworks; simultaneously applies statistics, data validity, data visualization, and problem solving approaches to effectively extract meaningful patterns and business insights; presents conclusions and outcomes that enable data driven business decisions.
Human Resources Consulting - Collaborates with partners to observe the environment and apply sound judgment informed by knowledge, skills, and experiences to diagnose, identify and optimize opportunities to provide holistic solutions, while balancing the needs of stakeholders, primarily employees, with those of the organization.
Human Resources Business Process Execution - Manages the execution of Human Resources business processes, seeking efficiency, accuracy, positive business performance outcomes and operational agility; integrates activities across processes as needed; assures compliance with process and legal requirements; effectively balances process requirements and business leader needs.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Facilitation - Guides group discussions or training by creating an active environment where questions are posed, perspectives are shared, and debates occur with the goal of gaining understanding, analyzing issues, resolving conflict, exploring solutions, or making decisions.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field highly preferred
Experience:Intermediate relevant work experience required; significant experience in specialized HR topical areas preferred.
Skills Required
- Intermediate relevant HR experience
- Significant experience in specialized HR topical areas (employee relations, compensation, talent development)
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- Onsite presence in Bengaluru
- Ability to travel to Hosur and Mysuru once or twice a month
- Experience leading and managing a small HR/People Support team
- Experience implementing and sustaining an HR Operating Model and change management
- Knowledge of employment and labor law and employee relations practices
- Data analytics skills to interpret HR data and present insights
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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