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Manager - HR Transformation & Projects | Financial Services

Mumbai Suburban Permanent View Job Description
Lead strategic initiatives across HR Operations, Technology, AI, Process Excellence, Analytics, and Total Rewards.
  • Lead and manage strategic HR transformation initiatives.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration.

About Our Client

Client is one of India's leading independent financial services firms, offering investment banking, institutional equities, asset management, wealth management, and SME lending solutions.

Job Description

HR Transformation & Project Management

  • Lead and manage strategic HR transformation initiatives from planning through execution.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, governance frameworks, stakeholder communication plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
  • Track project milestones, dependencies, budgets, and implementation progress.



HR Technology, Automation & AI

  • Drive implementation and enhancement of HRMS platforms, recruitment systems, intranet, workflow automation, and AI-enabled HR solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to automate HR processes and improve employee experience through technology.
  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors for successful implementation, testing, and user adoption.
  • Evaluate emerging HR technologies to improve efficiency, compliance, and scalability.



HR Operations, Process Excellence & Policy Governance

  • Standardize and optimize HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation for critical HR functions.
  • Own the HR policy framework, including periodic reviews, updates, approvals, and organization-wide communication.
  • Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and governance.



Compensation, Rewards & HR Analytics

  • Support annual compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, promotions, and bonus planning.
  • Conduct market benchmarking using leading compensation surveys (Aon, Mercer, Korn Ferry, WTW, etc.).
  • Build HR dashboards and leadership reports covering workforce, recruitment, compensation, attrition, and productivity metrics.
  • Generate actionable insights through HR analytics to support business and workforce planning.



ESOP & Strategic HR Initiatives

  • Lead implementation and administration of the ESOP platform, ensuring accurate data migration and seamless rollout.
  • Support strategic HR projects, change management initiatives, and digital transformation programs.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, Technology, Legal, and business leaders to deliver organizational priorities.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

  • MBA/PGDM in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • 5-7 years of experience in HR Transformation, HR Operations, HR Technology, HR Excellence, HR Analytics, or Compensation & Benefits.
  • Experience implementing HRMS platforms and managing HR transformation projects.
  • Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
  • Experience with compensation benchmarking and reward frameworks is preferred.
  • Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools is preferred.
  • Exposure to AI tools and automation platforms within HR will be an advantage.



Preferred Skills

  • HR transformation and digitalization
  • HRMS implementation (uKnowva, Darwinbox, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, etc.)
  • Project and stakeholder management
  • HR analytics, dashboards, and reporting
  • Compensation benchmarking and workforce analytics
  • Process mapping, SOP development, and operational excellence
  • Automation and AI applications in HR
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead impactful HR transformation projects.
  • The ideal candidate combines strong project management capabilities with expertise in HR technology, compensation benchmarking, analytics, and process improvement.



If you're interested in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074010

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Generalist
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Mumbai Suburban
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7074010

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.