Sr Manager, Human Resources

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

The Senior Manager, Human Resources serves as the location HR for Advarra India, combining strategic HR business partnering with India leadership, fostering strong relationships across departments, and driving talent management initiatives. Reporting to the India Head HR, this role translates business priorities into practical people plans and ensures consistent, accurate and scalable HR service delivery across the employee lifecycle.

The role acts as a trusted adviser to business leaders and works closely with other HR Functions like Talent Acquisition to align hiring with business needs, HR Operations to oversee end to end onboarding and exit process.

It requires independent judgment, strong execution, commercial awareness and the ability to connect employee experience, talent decisions and operational performance. The position offers opportunities to take on broader HR responsibilities as capability and business needs evolve. This role also fosters a culture of engagement and performance within team being managed.

• Team Leadership – Manage and develop other HR members by providing guidance, coaching, and support to enhance their effectiveness and career growth along with India Head HR.
• Strategic Partnership – Collaborate with regional leadership to understand business goals and challenges, ensuring HR initiatives align with overall strategic objectives. Serve as a liaison with other HR teams such as HR Systems/Operations, Talent Acquisition.
  • Coach and advise managers on people decisions; provide an independent, evidence-based HR perspective and constructively challenge proposals when needed.
  • Translate employee survey and focus group findings into action with business owners; guide leaders on root causes, measurable actions and progress reviews.
• Talent Management – Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies, ensuring the organization has the right talent to meet its needs.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition on approved hiring plans, role requirements, prioritization, internal mobility, offer alignment and recruitment-to-onboarding handoffs. Hiring delivery remains with Talent Acquisition.
• Change Management – Support global organizational change initiatives by providing HR insights and strategies to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Employee Relations – Address complex employee relations issues, ensuring a fair and equitable approach in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Performance Management – Implement and refine performance management processes, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and improvement. Assist in the design and delivery of training programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Data-Driven Insights – Utilize HR analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs, providing insights to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Use HR analytics to identify talent risks and improvement opportunities; provide leaders with clear recommendations on attrition, hiring, engagement, pay and HR service performance.
• Compliance – Ensure HR practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor legislation.

HR Operations and service delivery

• Oversee onboarding, employee changes, transfers, documentation, records and offboarding; establish controls for timely, accurate and consistent delivery.
• Oversee HR inputs to payroll, data validation and issue resolution with payroll and Finance; maintain clear ownership, approval controls and escalation routes.
• Strengthen HR data quality and effective use of UKG and other HR systems, partnering with HR Systems and IT on access, reporting and workflow improvements.
• Simplify, standardize and automate processes; lead cross-functional projects and manage service providers against agreed quality, cost and delivery expectations.
• Location (HR completes, choose one)

This role is open to candidates working onsite from the Bangalore, India office.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3-4 years leading teams (Directly or Functionally) or multiple HR workstreams, with substantial India HRBP and HR Operations responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing India HR compliance in a multinational or matrix organization
• Experience with UKG or a comparable HR platform is preferred like Workday/Peoplesoft/Oracle etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

• Worked is similar industry like, CRO/Pharma or related healthcare companies for at least 4-5 years or more.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and execution, with a focus on business outcomes.
• Proficiency in HRIS and data analytics tools. Ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights.
• Manage annual people processes (performance review, promotion cycles, compensation changes) for assigned group(s).

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 5 kg
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws in India.