Job Description

The Company The Kantata Cloud for Professional Services™ gives businesses the clarity, control, and confidence they need to optimize resource planning and elevate operational performance. Our purpose-built software is helping over 2,500 professional services organizations in more than 100 countries focus on and optimize their most important asset: their people. By leveraging Kantata, professionals gain access to the information and tools they need to win more business, ensure the right people are always available at the right time, and delight clients with exceptional project delivery and outcomes. Kantata is well-capitalized, hiring, and growing our loyal and diversified customer base faster than we ever have. Most importantly, we have a clear vision of where we’re going and how to get there. (Hint: It involves you.) Did we mention that Kantata is also an awesome place to work? You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team that loves what they do. A talented team, great perks, and an amazing culture = an employee-rated Best Place to Work! About The Opportunity As our Director of Talent, India, you will be a foundational leader, playing a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing our growing team in India while acting as a crucial bridge to our US Headquarters. This is an exceptional opportunity to build operational rigor and cultivate a vibrant, high-engagement culture that embodies our global values right from the ground up. Your primary focus will be on creating the infrastructure and processes to effectively support the recruitment efforts being managed by our Employer of Record (EOR) partner, and to ensure a seamless and positive onboarding experience for all new hires in India. A critical aspect of this role is ensuring all HR practices and processes adhere to applicable local labor laws. You will be instrumental in shaping the employee journey, ensuring seamless alignment between our India operations and global strategies, and fostering strong communication channels across geographies. Your understanding of the Indian legal and regulatory landscape, coupled with your ability to translate our global vision into a locally compliant and thriving environment, will be key to our long-term success. Primary Responsibilities Position requires in office and remote/hybrid work in Bengalaru, India Build India-Centric Recruitment Support for EOR Partner: Establish and operationalize efficient HR processes, systems, and workflows to effectively support the recruitment efforts being led by our EOR partner in sourcing and hiring top talent within the Indian market, ensuring alignment with local legal requirements. Drive Operational Rigor in India: Design and implement HR operational processes, systems, and workflows specifically to support our growing India team, ensuring efficiency, a positive employee experience, and adherence to all local labor laws. Implement tools like HRIS systems tailored to the Indian context while integrating with global systems, ensuring legal compliance in data management and employee records. Develop and manage performance management frameworks and processes that are culturally sensitive and legally compliant. Create and Sustain a Great Culture in India (with Global Alignment): Foster a high-engagement, people-first culture in India that is deeply rooted in our global values and adapted to the local context, operating within the bounds of Indian labor law. Lead initiatives to embed culture across onboarding programs, communications, and development programs for the India team, ensuring consistency with global efforts and legal compliance in all employee-related activities. Serve as a key culture ambassador within India and a conduit to the US Headquarters, facilitating cultural understanding and exchange within a legally sound framework. Talent Management and Development (India Focus, Global Awareness): Launch and support leadership development, internal mobility, and succession planning programs specifically for our India employees, while aligning with global frameworks and ensuring compliance with Indian employment law. Identify and nurture high-potential talent within India to build a strong local leadership pipeline that can contribute to global growth, within a legally compliant talent management framework. Strategic HR Partnership (India Leadership & US Headquarters): Act as a trusted advisor to India leadership, ensuring HR strategies are directly aligned with India's business goals and are effectively communicated to and integrated with global HR strategies, with a strong understanding of legal implications. Develop, track, and report on KPIs to measure talent and HR operational success in India, providing insights to both local and global leadership, ensuring all data and processes adhere to Indian legal requirements. Serve as a key point of contact and facilitator of information flow between the India team and the US Headquarters on all talent-related matters, particularly regarding supporting the EOR's recruitment efforts and onboarding effectiveness, always prioritizing legal compliance. Compliance and Risk Management (India Focus): Serve as the primary point of contact and internal expert on Indian labor laws and regulations. Ensure all HR practices, policies, and procedures in India are fully compliant with local legal requirements and aligned with global policies. Support ethics and compliance initiatives within India, including Speak Up and employee concern resolution processes, in coordination with global guidelines, with a deep understanding of the Indian legal context. What You Bring to this Role 15+ years of progressive HR and talent leadership experience in India, with significant exposure to and understanding of working with global organizations and US Headquarters, and a strong understanding of Indian labor law. Proven success in building HR operations, supporting the recruitment efforts of external partners, and designing and implementing effective and legally compliant onboarding programs within the Indian market, while aligning with global standards. Demonstrated ability to work independently and build from the ground up, with a strong understanding of the nuances of establishing operations in India and managing relationships with external vendors, with a strong emphasis on legal and regulatory compliance. Expertise in performance management, succession planning, and leadership development, with experience tailoring these to the Indian context and ensuring legal compliance. Strong project management and operational skills, with experience in implementing HR systems and processes in India and supporting external recruitment and onboarding workflows, with a focus on legal adherence. Certifications in Talent Management, Performance Development, HR Business Partnering, or Coaching relevant to the Indian context are highly desirable, as is specific training or certification in Indian labor law. Our Philosophy We know every company can be successful with the right technology and when people are at the core. We believe that we’re better together - that working hand-in-hand brings the best thoughts to the table and creates an environment of learning and growth. Here, you’ll enjoy: An intentionally engaging and collaborative culture - ditch the silo! Strong work-life balance that’s a true focus of the company The chance to learn from some of the best people in the business A vibrant, collaborative and devoted team, who still makes time for fun At Kantata, we strive to create an inclusive workplace that upholds the dignity of all people. We value, respect and celebrate everyone’s unique strengths from all different walks of life. As we continue to cultivate diversity within the company, our product (and people!) innovation continues to flourish. Kantata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Show more Show less