Associate Director - HR Employee Partner

Rtx India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Bangalore is seeking an Associate Director, HR Employee Partner to lead HR strategy, employee relations, and compliance for India sites. This onsite role partners with business leaders to drive high-performing teams and impactful people initiatives.

You will oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, change management, performance management, and leadership development, collaborating with HR, Legal, and Total Rewards to deliver integrated HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 15+ years of experience.
• Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills with ability to navigate complex issues.
• Familiarity with Workday HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Define goals and execute in-country hiring aligned to workforce plans.
• Own execution of HR strategy in collaboration with global HR.
• Drive organizational transformation and continuous improvement priorities.
• Act as trusted advisor and employee advocate to leaders and employees.
• Deliver end-to-end HR solutions including talent acquisition, change management, and leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and health & safety standards.

Skills

HR strategy

Change management

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Data-driven HR

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Associate Director HR Employee Partner Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: India Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli Position Role Type: Unspecified Associate Director, HR Employee Partner (HREP) Location: Bangalore, India

Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight - designing, building, and servicing engines unlike anything the world has ever seen. Transformation begins with our people, and we are looking for curious, driven individuals to help shape what comes next. Here, you will find a place where your talent can grow beyond titles, borders, and comfort zones. You will join a close-knit team committed to our mission, where passion and accountability drive real impact every day. We value innovation powered by diversity of thought. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to bring their whole selves to work and to support the growth of others through sponsorship, coaching, and opportunity. The difference you make here is visible every day just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Role type: Onsite This role is primarily onsite, supporting hands-on collaboration and operational needs essential to our business. We are seeking an Associate Director, HR Employee Partner (HREP) to Pratt & Whitney sites across India, based in Bangalore. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-energy, self-starting HR professional to help establish and shape the HR foundation for the site while driving key people initiatives and fostering a strong, high-performance culture.

Job Summary:

The role reports to the Director, APAC HR Employee Partner and partners closely with business leaders across Pratt & Whitney sites in India. Serves as the primary HR leader responsible for employee relations, engagement and compliance. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, the HR Leader will partner with the business leaders to drive people's strategies that strengthen organizational culture, enhance employee experience, and enable high-performing teams. Key areas of focus include leadership coaching, workforce planning, change management, employee relations, HR compliance, and the execution of strategic HR initiatives. Working closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent, and Legal, the HR Leader will lead key HR programs, represent HR in leadership forums, and ensure the effective delivery of integrated HR solutions that support business objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong business acumen, sound judgment, and exceptional coaching, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Leveraging data-driven insights and practical HR solutions, they will guide leadership decision-making, drive alignment, and support business priorities. Success in this role requires the ability to operate effectively within a complex, matrixed global environment and to proactively engage and influence stakeholders to achieve meaningful business and people outcomes. We value multiple backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, recognizing that they strengthen our teams and enhance our ability to support a global workforce.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to define goals and execute in-country hiring aligned to workforce plans for organizational startup and sustainment.
• Own execution of the HR strategy in collaboration with global HR to ensure alignment across businesses.
• Drive organizational transformation and continuous improvement priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor and employee advocate to leaders and employees at all levels.
• Influence leadership and act as a catalyst for change, delivering end-to-end HR solutions including talent acquisition, change management, performance management, leadership development, compensation planning, succession planning, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Design and implement change strategies for large-scale initiatives, ensuring organizational readiness and capacity for adoption.
• Analyze data and translate insights into actionable plans; communicate findings effectively to secure leadership buy-in.
• Balance tactical execution and strategic HR priorities in support of business needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and health & safety standards.
• Conduct internal investigations with discretion and professionalism; recommend appropriate actions and resolutions.
• Navigate a complex, matrixed global environment and ensure compliance with local country regulations and policies.

Candidate Profile

• Collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and business units.
• Influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and act as a constructive change agent.
• Apply systems thinking and organizational effectiveness tools to diagnose and design solutions.
• Support large, cross-functional initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against deadlines.
• Translate strategy into clear goals, action plans, and measurable outcomes; track and communicate progress at all levels.
• Develop compelling, data-driven business cases that drive leadership decisions.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Design and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and engagement.
• Synthesize complex information into clear, audience-appropriate communications and visuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 15+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of industry best practices and ability to apply them within the organization.
• Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex issues.
• Familiarity with Workday HRIS.

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