Associate Manager, Global GBS

Kraft Heinz; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is hiring an EDM Lead to oversee daily HR data operations, system accuracy, and team performance. You will lead the EDM team and ensure data quality across onboarding to exit, while meeting SLAs.

Experience in Hire-to-Retire processes, strong leadership, and proficiency with ServiceNow/Workday will help deliver accurate workforce analytics and protect sensitive information.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of EDM operations experience, with supervisory exposure.
• Experience with global processes and SLAs.
• Knowledge of Hire to Retire processes.
• Bachelor's in HR/Business/IT; MBA preferred.
• Payroll or HRIS certification is a plus.
• Continuous improvement certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily EDM operations and SLAs.
• Lead and develop the EDM team.
• Monitor KPIs and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Helpdesk, and WD Specialists.
• Ensure data quality and safeguard sensitive information.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly performance reports.
• Manage System & Tech: ServiceNow and Workday.

Skills

HR ops

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal

Time management

MS Office

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's in HR/BA

MBA in HR

Payroll/HRIS cert

CI cert

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring an experienced Employee Data Management (EDM) Lead to oversee daily HR data operations, system accuracy, and team performance. This role balances people leadership with hands-on system administration to ensure all employee life cycle data—from onboarding to exit is processed efficiently and within established SLAs. You will play a vital role in maintaining high data quality, generating key workforce analytics, and safeguarding sensitive employee information

Job Description

Position: EDM Lead

Reports to: HTR EDM Manager

We are hiring an experienced Employee Data Management (EDM) Lead to oversee daily HR data operations, system accuracy, and team performance. This role balances people leadership with hands-on system administration to ensure all employee life cycle data—from onboarding to exit is processed efficiently and within established SLAs. You will play a vital role in maintaining high data quality, generating key workforce analytics, and safeguarding sensitive employee information

Primary Responsibilities

• Process Management: Managing and overseeing the work of employees. Handling escalated customer inquiries and resolving complex issues. Building and maintaining strong relationships with end customer. Ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing concerns promptly and professionally. Ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and service level agreements (SLAs.
• key performance indicators (KPIs): Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing strategies to meet or exceed targets. Identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency gains. Assisting in the implementation of new processes and technologies. Coordinating with other departments to streamline operations and resolve issues.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and develop the EDM team, setting clear goals, providing continuous feedback, and supporting growth and training. Foster a culture of high-quality service and continuous improvement within the team.
• Customer Service & Quality Assurance: Ensure the EDM team delivers excellent customer service, particularly in relation to concern raised by HR. Monitor service quality, handle escalated employee concerns, and implement improvements to enhance employee experience.
• Collaboration with Tier 2 Teams: Coordinate closely with Payroll, Helpdesk, and WD Specialist teams to ensure effective escalation of tier 2 requests. Maintain strong communication channels to support seamless handling of requests across teams.
• Process Optimization & Reporting: Identify opportunities to streamline EDM processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing response times. Prepare reports on performance metrics, trends, and areas for improvement. Prepare regular reports on Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly business metrics and present it in correct forum.
• System & Technology Management: Oversee the use of ServiceNow and Workday technologies, ensuring proper configuration, utilization, and integration with other service delivery tools.
• KHMS: Lead Kraft Heinz Management System program for EDM operations team, ensuring standards and processes are aligned with KHMS playbook.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA in HR is frequently preferred.
• Payroll or HRIS certification is a plus.
• Continuous improvement certification is a plus.

Experience

• 6-8 years of experience in EDM operations-(International/Global), with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.

Skills

• Understanding/experience of HR operations / Hire to Retire processes.
• Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer Service: Deep understanding of customer service principles and practices.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships and work effectively with others.
• Time Management and Organization: Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with relevant software and tools, including MS Office and CRM systems.

Location(s)

Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.