Head of People

HG Insights

About The Position

At HG Insights, we believe our people are our greatest strength. As the Director / Sr. Director of HR (Head of People), you’ll serve as a strategic partner to our executive team and a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across regions. You’ll lead the design and execution of a global people strategy that reflects our company values —ensuring our culture scales with our growth. This role blends strategy and execution: partnering at the leadership table while driving the operational rigor that keeps our people's practices consistent, compliant, and connected worldwide. This is a strategic and hands-on individual contributor position that plays a pivotal role in shaping the People function’s foundation and influence across the company.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including global or regional HR responsibilities (experience supporting employees in India preferred)
Demonstrated ability to design and execute HR programs that support scale and business agility
Experience handling complex employee relations issues with a commitment to fairness, empathy, and legal compliance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse teams and cultures
Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency with HR systems and tools; experience with implementation and change management is a plus
Have an understanding of and preference for AI technologies to enhance employee experience and capabilities throughout the organization
A mindset that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and cultural inclusivity

Nice To Haves

MBA (in Human Resources or related field) preferred

Responsibilities

Partner directly with the Executive team and senior leadership to align people strategy with business priorities, ensuring that talent, structure, and culture enable growth and performance.
Serve as an executive advisor on all matters related to organizational design, leadership development, and workforce planning.
Bring forward data-driven insights on engagement, retention, and performance to guide executive decision-making.
Partner with the leadership team to shape company-wide communications, cultural initiatives, and change management efforts.
Lead initiatives that enhance engagement, belonging, and overall organizational effectiveness across global teams.
Build scalable HR programs—including structure design, policy frameworks, and employee engagement initiatives—that foster consistency while honoring local cultures.
Maintain a close pulse on organizational health, surfacing timely recommendations that strengthen leadership effectiveness and employee well-being.
Oversee the global performance management process, ensuring clear goal alignment, feedback loops, and accountability.
Design and execute leadership development initiatives that build capability, confidence, and culture among people managers.
Coach senior leaders and managers to navigate complex people's challenges with empathy and effectiveness.
Serve as the senior point of contact for high-impact employee relations matters, ensuring balanced, transparent, and compliant resolutions.
Lead investigations and sensitive matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
Maintain a deep understanding of labor and employment laws across India, North America, and EMEA to guide risk management and policy development.
Lead the evolution of global HR policies and processes with an eye toward scalability, compliance, and operational excellence.
Partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure consistency across onboarding, compensation, transfers, and exits.
Leverage data and analytics to assess organizational trends and present actionable insights to the leadership team.
Advocate for the use of modern HR technologies—including AI-enabled tools—to improve the employee experience and operational efficiency.