
Senior Manager HR Operations - Global HR Connect Lead
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, implement and execute the global strategy for tier 1 HR support within HR Connect, ensuring alignment with overall HR and business objectives.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in HR service delivery, leveraging ServiceNow and other HR tools to enhance the user experience.
- Lead and optimize HR service delivery teams across regions, ensuring high-quality support and a seamless HR user experience.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance service effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with global labor laws, HR policies, and company regulations in service execution.
- Enhance HR service automation and self-service capabilities through Workday and ServiceNow, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, engagement, and continuous learning within the HR Staff Services organization.
- Create a connected, inclusive, and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive.
- Build leadership capabilities within regional HR Staff Services teams to support long-term talent development.
- Drive automation, AI-driven solutions, and digitalization efforts to streamline HR service operations.
- Partner with DTI and HR Technology teams to enhance Workday and ServiceNow platforms, ensuring seamless integration and usability.
- Serve as the primary liaison between HR Connect and key business leaders, HR COEs, and regional HR teams.
- Act as an advisor on HR service trends, industry benchmarks, and emerging innovations.
- Partner with finance and procurement to manage budgeting, cost efficiency, and vendor relationships where applicable.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a global HR shared services or HR operations leadership role.
- Proven experience in leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
- Strong background in HR transformation, Workday, and ServiceNow implementation and optimization.
- Expertise in HR service delivery models, process optimization, and user experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to navigate complexity, drive change, and execute on a global scale.
- Strategic Thinking & Execution – Ability to develop and drive a vision for HR service transformation.
- Global Mindset – Understanding of regional HR service nuances and ability to operate in a multicultural environment.
- Operational Excellence – Strong focus on service efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Leadership & People Development – Track record of building and inspiring global teams.
- Digital & Technology Acumen – Expertise in Workday and ServiceNow, HRIS, AI-driven tools, and automation platforms.
- Stakeholder Management – Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and business partners.