Sr. Manager-HR

As a Senior Manager Human Resources at Copeland, based in Atit, India, you will play a crucial role as a strategic partner to the site leadership team. Your responsibilities will involve driving people strategies to enhance operational excellence and promote workforce engagement. Your hands-on approach to HR operations will ensure compliance with Indian labor laws while aligning with global HR strategies. Here are the key responsibilities: - Partner with site leadership to understand business strategies and priorities, translating them into actionable HR strategies. - Collaborate with global Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Services to deliver the Annual People Plan, ensuring alignment with global HR goals and local manufacturing needs. - Drive employee engagement initiatives tailored to the unique challenges of a remote manufacturing workforce. - Support leaders with coaching, talent development, and succession planning to enhance leadership capability and team effectiveness. - Champion performance management processes to foster a high-performance culture. - Lead site workforce planning and resource management for optimal staffing levels. - Collaborate with ER COE on employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes in compliance with Indian labor regulations. - Promote inclusion and wellbeing initiatives, leveraging global programs adapted to the local context. To excel in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills: - Proven professional HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, preferably managing a remote and/or unionized site. - Demonstrated success in driving transformation and change in complex, matrixed organizations. - Ability to function as a genuine business partner with a growth mindset. - Exposure to global HR operating models and collaboration with COEs and People Services. - International experience outside India is advantageous. - Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on HRBP/Strategic HR roles. Education & Skills: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and employment practices with awareness of APAC cultural context. - Expertise in HR processes including performance management, organization design, talent & succession planning, employee engagement, total rewards, and wellbeing. - Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. - Experience leading HR projects and utilizing data-driven decision-making. As part of Copeland's commitment to our people and sustainability, we are dedicated to creating a better future through innovative HVACR technology and cold chain solutions. Our inclusive and collaborative culture empowers employees to contribute towards a sustainable world. We offer flexible and competitive benefits plans to meet individual and family needs, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. Copeland fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, where diverse perspectives are valued and individuals are treated fairly. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment. Join us at Copeland and be part of a team revolutionizing air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration technology for a brighter future. As a Senior Manager Human Resources at Copeland, based in Atit, India, you will play a crucial role as a strategic partner to the site leadership team. Your responsibilities will involve driving people strategies to enhance operational excellence and promote workforce engagement. Your hands-on approach to HR operations will ensure compliance with Indian labor laws while aligning with global HR strategies. Here are the key responsibilities: - Partner with site leadership to understand business strategies and priorities, translating them into actionable HR strategies. - Collaborate with global Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Services to deliver the Annual People Plan, ensuring alignment with global HR goals and local manufacturing needs. - Drive employee engagement initiatives tailored to the unique challenges of a remote manufacturing workforce. - Support leaders with coaching, talent development, and succession planning to enhance leadership capability and team effectiveness. - Champion performance management processes to foster a high-performance culture. - Lead site workforce planning and resource management for optimal staffing levels. - Collaborate with ER COE on employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes in compliance with Indian labor regulations. - Promote inclusion and wellbeing initiatives, leveraging global programs adapted to the local context. To excel in this role, you should have the following qu