Global People Operations Director

You’re purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you’ll find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day. 

From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for.

Orbia Global Functions, an Orbia business, is hiring for a Global People Operations Director to be based at Pune- India!

Job Summary/ Purpose

• The Global People Operations Director will be responsible for setting up and managing our Orbia People Operation organization (People Shared Services and Payroll Operations), overseeing and optimizing our global people operations & processes to ensure alignment with business objectives, compliance with regional regulations, and the enhancement of employee experience. 

Main Responsibilities

• Set-up and continuously improve/mature our Orbia People Operation organization, in line with the overall Orbia People strategy
• Develop and execute a global People operations strategy that supports the company’s overall business goals and objectives. Align People practices with organizational strategies and ensure consistency across all regions.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations globally, including payroll, Shared Services, employee records, and compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of People operations.
• Ensure compliance with international, federal, and local employment laws and regulations. Mitigate People-related risks and manage audits and reporting requirements.
• Leverage HR technology and data analytics to drive decision-making, streamline HR processes, and enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Act as the central point of contact for People operations across multiple regions, providing guidance and support to People teams to ensure alignment and consistency in People practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Academic Level: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred
• Language(s) and level of proficiency: Proficient in English.

Knowledge/ Experience Required

• Minimum of 10 years of Shared Services experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing global HR operations. Proven track record in setting-up and managing People Shared Service Centers in an international/intercultural environment
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of global People practices, employment laws, and regulations.
  • Proven experience in managing complex projects and driving process improvements.
  • Excellent leadership, vendor & stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
  • Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analytics.

Behaviors that can help you succeed at Orbia:

• Develop yourself & Others
• Foster Collaboration & Inclusion
• Drive Results
• Provide Vision & Direction

Relocation Sponsorship:

• Relocation won't be covered for this role.

We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognizing that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you.  

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.