Sr HR Manager

Company Description

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours.

We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.

We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

Job Description

The Senior HR Manager in Pune will play a strategic and operational role in driving people initiatives and fostering a positive work environment. This role will lead the Indian People Delivery team, ensuring alignment with global HR strategies while meeting local and regional needs. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who collaborates closely with the People Team Centers of Excellence and the Global People Delivery Team to drive consistent, scalable processes that enhance the colleague experience and support business goals

This role will report into the VP, HR Business Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Partner with the global People Delivery Team and People COEs to understand and execute HR strategies related to talent needs, engagement, retention, and succession planning.
• Align HR processes and reporting with global standards while adapting to local business needs and best practices in India.
• Continuously monitor and enhance the quality, productivity, and efficiency of HR processes in the region.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to key stakeholders, providing insights and guidance on employment relations.
• Be a proactive voice in the India region, driving employee engagement and ensuring strong team collaboration across different functions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Lead onboarding initiatives to ensure a seamless transition for new joiners, reinforcing a strong company culture.
• Implement initiatives to maintain a pulse on workplace culture, proactively addressing concerns and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Support career development initiatives and succession planning efforts.
• Partner with the global Total Rewards team to ensure competitive compensation and benefits programs for India.
• Work closely with statutory auditors (KPMG, PWC, EY, and Mazar) to ensure timely completion of audit-related actions.
• Ensure that People processes and policies are compliant with local labor regulations and audit requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, supporting payroll processing, employee records management, and HRIS administration.
• Streamline processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive global People initiatives through internal communication channels, ensuring employee awareness and alignment.
• Plan and execute town hall sessions in collaboration with India leadership.
• Support change management processes, ensuring alignment with best practices and company requirements.
• Collaborate across teams to improve the delivery of People-related services in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or senior HR role.
• Strong understanding of Indian labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience working with matrixed HR teams and Centers of Excellence (COEs) within a global company.
• Proven ability to lead HR operations, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Ability to drive change management processes and foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Experience working with UKG is a plus
• Analytical mindset with experience in HR reporting and data-driven decision-making.

Additional Information

At Xplor, we believe that the best innovation and ideas happen at the intersections of our differences - people of diverse cultures, generations, disciplines, and lived experiences. So even if you think you do not tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply.

Values and Life at Xplor

Our four core values guide us from how we hire and recognize our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

• Make life simple
• Build for people
• Move with purpose
• Create lasting communities.

If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor.

As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of our perks and benefits are: 

• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carer
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, plus regular career and growth conversations with your leader, as part of Xplor GPS
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

Ready to apply?

To start your application, please submit your resume and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.

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More about us 

We're the first global platform combining SaaS with embedded payments, and tools to help businesses grow and succeed. We offer software solutions in fast-growing ‘everyday life’ verticals: Education, Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global, cloud-based payments processing platform. Xplor Technologies serves over 106,000 customers that processed over $37 billion in payments, operating across 20 markets in 2023.

Good to know

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorised to work in the location (country) you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. 

To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/careers. 

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Xplor is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work environment. We provide equal opportunities to all our employees and to all eligible applicants for employment in our company. We do not unfairly discriminate on any ground, including race, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or any other category protected by applicable law.

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