Sr. Manager-HR

Copeland; Satara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Competitive benefits plans

Job summary

Copeland in Atit, India, seeks a Senior Manager in Human Resources who will partner with site leadership to drive people strategies ensuring workforce engagement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, particularly in manufacturing, and a deep understanding of Indian labor laws.

Key responsibilities include developing HR initiatives that align with business strategies, promoting employee well-being, and managing talent development. The role offers flexible and competitive benefits including paid parental leave and vacation plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive HR experience with at least 8 years in HRBP/Strategic HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and employment practices.
• Prior exposure to global HR operating models.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to develop actionable HR strategies.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives for a remote workforce.
• Coach leaders for talent development and succession planning.

Skills

Strong collaboration skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational capabilities

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Senior Manager Human Resources (Business Facing) – Atit, India

The Sr Manager HR Atit India will act as a trusted partner to the site leadership team, driving people strategies that enable operational excellence and workforce engagement. This role requires a hands‑on HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with day‑to‑day HR operations, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws while aligning with global HR people plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to understand business strategies and priorities and translate 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 build leadership capability and team effectiveness.
• Champion performance management processes to foster a high‑performance culture.
• Lead site workforce planning and resource management to ensure 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 local context.

Experience

• Proven professional HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, ideally managed a remote and/or unionized site.
• Strong track record of driving transformation and change in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Ability to operate as a true business partner with a growth mindset.
• Prior exposure to global HR operating models and collaboration with COEs and People Services.
• International experience outside India is advantageous.
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive HR experience with at least 8 years in HRBP/Strategic HR role.

Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or 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 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 applying data‑driven decision‑making.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.