Regional Human Resources Manager

Megger; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Megger is seeking a Regional HR Manager – India & Asia to partner with country leaders and deliver end-to-end HR services across India, China, Southeast Asia and APAC operations.

You will manage the full employee lifecycle, ensure local legal compliance, drive regional recruitment, onboard new hires, coach managers, and align HR programs with global standards to enhance the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 7+ years of HR experience across Asia.
• Experience supporting India and other Asia-Pacific countries.
• Knowledge of employment laws across Asia-Pacific.
• Experience managing full employee lifecycle.
• Experience recruiting across technical, manufacturing, engineering, and professional roles.
• Experience with a multinational organization.
• Workday HRIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for India and Asia region.
• Manage full employee lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Lead regional recruitment with hiring managers to identify and hire top talent.
• Deliver a positive onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Provide coaching to managers on employee relations and performance.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple countries in the region.
• Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and external vendors for HR administration.
• Maintain HR data in Workday and other systems.
• Support compensation, benefits, and annual HR processes.
• Collaborate with global HR to implement programs for local needs.
• Build trusted relationships with employees and leaders; drive HR support.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and operational excellence.
• Participate in global HR projects, acquisitions, and integrations as assigned.

Skills

HR leadership

Full lifecycle HR

Recruiting

HR strategy & compliance

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Multinational experience

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Compensation will be paid in local currency (INR)

Position Summary

The Regional HR Manager – India & Asia serves as the primary Human Resources business partner and operational HR leader for employees across India, China, Southeast Asia, and other Asia-Pacific locations (including Australia as business needs evolve). As the sole HR professional supporting the region, this individual is responsible for delivering the full employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with local employment laws and company policies across multiple countries.

This is a highly hands-on, individual contributor role requiring a proactive, service-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment. The successful candidate is equally comfortable developing HR solutions, executing day-to-day HR activities, and partnering with business leaders to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for all employees and managers throughout the India and Asia region.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, development, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
• Lead recruitment efforts for the region, partnering with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire top talent.
• Deliver a positive and consistent onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Provide timely coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, organizational changes, and employment practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and statutory requirements across multiple countries within the region, partnering with legal counsel and external providers as needed.
• Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and external vendors to ensure accurate and compliant HR administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data within Workday and other HR systems.
• Support compensation, benefits, and annual HR processes, including performance reviews, merit planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with global HR colleagues to implement corporate programs while adapting them appropriately for local requirements.
• Develop trusted relationships with employees and leaders by providing responsive, practical, and customer-focused HR support.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and drive operational excellence across the region.
• Participate in global HR projects, acquisitions, integrations, and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting multiple countries across Asia.
• Demonstrated experience supporting India along with other Asia-Pacific countries such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, or Australia.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR practices across multiple Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.
• Experience independently managing the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong recruiting experience across technical, manufacturing, engineering, and professional positions preferred.
• Experience supporting a multinational organization with geographically dispersed employees.
• HRIS experience, preferably Workday.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with global teams.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential employee information.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• A hands-on HR professional who enjoys executing as much as advising.
• Comfortable serving as the sole HR representative for a diverse, multi-country region.
• Knowledgeable about the cultural and legal differences across Asia and able to adapt HR practices accordingly.
• Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities without sacrificing quality.
• Flexible with work schedules to support employees, leaders, and global HR partners across multiple time zones.
• Customer-focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Able to build trust quickly while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.