Global Hr Manager

Fourthsquare; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership exposure

Immigration & cross-border compliance

Modern Hyderabad office

Professional development support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Fourthsquare in Hyderabad, India, seeks a Global HR Manager to lead end-to-end HR operations for India and the US, spanning onboarding to exits and settlements.

You will manage HRIS data, payroll coordination, compliance, and policy development while guiding talent acquisition and employee relations in a cross-border, multi-time-zone environment.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent.
• Minimum 10–12 years HR experience.
• At least 3+ years managing HR for US and India operations.
• Industry experience in IT services & consulting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end HR operations for India and US: offers, onboarding, documentation, exits, and settlements.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and personnel files across geographies.
• Administer payroll inputs, benefits, leave and attendance with finance and vendors.
• Manage contractor/consultant engagements, including agreements and renewals.
• Draft and maintain HR policies and employee handbooks for India and US.

Skills

HR operations

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Policy design

People management

Vendor management

Education

MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Naukri/LinkedIn vendor networks

Job description

Role: Global HR Manager

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India (work from office) Mandatory!

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Experience: Minimum of 1012 years in HR, with 3+ years managing HR for US and India operations

Education: MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent

Industry: IT Services & Consulting

Work Hours: Flexible; significant overlap with US Central Time required

Reports To: Director – Ops (India & US)

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

Global HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Own end-to-end HR operations for India and US: offer letters, onboarding, documentation, confirmations, transfers, exits, and full & final settlements.
• Maintain accurate employee and contractor records, HRIS data, and personnel files across both geographies.
• Administer payroll inputs, benefits, leave, and attendance in coordination with finance and external payroll providers in India and the US.
• Manage engagement paperwork for contractors and consultants, including agreements, timesheet compliance, and renewals, in coordination with the legal function.
• Draft and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures aligned to both Indian and US requirements.
• Serve as the escalation point for employee relations matters, grievances, and disciplinary processes, ensuring fair and well-documented outcomes.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment for India-based roles and support US hiring: sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Manage relationships with recruitment vendors, job portals (including Naukri and LinkedIn), and staffing partners.
• Partner with delivery and sales leadership on workforce planning, bench management, and rapid fulfillment of client staffing requirements.
• Oversee talent pipelines for Oracle ERP and adjacent technology skill sets.
• Own employer branding and candidate experience for the India entity.
• Track and report recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and offer-to-join ratios.

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure full statutory compliance in India, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Gratuity, Shops & Establishments registrations, POSH, and labour law filings.
• Support US employment compliance in coordination with US-based leadership and counsel, including I-9/E-Verify documentation, offer and termination documentation, and state-level requirements.
• Coordinate immigration-related HR documentation for US work visas (H-1B, STEM OPT and similar), including job duty descriptions and employer letters.
• Maintain audit-ready HR records and support internal and client audits, background verification, and vendor compliance requests.
• Administer the POSH Internal Committee and mandatory trainings for the India entity.
• Monitor regulatory changes in both countries and update policies and practices proactively.

Performance, Engagement & HR Strategy

• Design and run the performance review cycle, goal setting, and increment/promotion processes across both geographies.
• Drive employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and retention programs suited to a distributed, multi-time-zone workforce.
• Advise leadership on compensation benchmarking, org design, and HR budgeting.
• Establish and report HR dashboards and metrics (attrition, headcount, utilization support, engagement) to leadership.
• Champion company culture and values consistently across India and US teams.

What We Offer

• A senior management role with genuine ownership of the global HR function and direct access to company leadership.
• Exposure to both Indian and US HR practice, including immigration and cross-border compliance.
• Competitive compensation, performance-linked increments, and statutory benefits.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment in a growing boutique consulting firm.
• Professional development support, including HR certifications and training.
• Modern office in Hyderabad with a flexible, outcome-oriented work culture.