HR & Engagement Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a HR & Engagement Manager based in India.

This is a strategic HR opportunity focused on strengthening employee engagement across a complex, multi-unit <organization.You>’ll develop and execute an organization-wide engagement strategy while adapting initiatives to the needs of individual teams and locations.The role combines employee listening, data analysis, leadership development, communications, and change <management.You>’ll partner closely with senior leaders, HR teams, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to turn engagement insights into measurable <action.You>’ll also shape survey programs, focus groups, reporting, and training resources that help leaders understand and improve employee experience.The position offers significant influence, requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a collaborative, matrixed environment.Success will come from translating employee feedback and organizational data into initiatives that improve engagement, retention, performance, and business outcomes.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, sustainable employee engagement strategy aligned with broader organizational priorities and objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders, deans, HR directors, and service teams to establish clear connections between employee engagement and strategic business outcomes.
• Design, coordinate, and evaluate employee engagement surveys in collaboration with HR partners, vendors, and organizational stakeholders.
• Develop engagement metrics and reporting processes that enable the organization and individual units to monitor progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead employee focus groups and other listening initiatives to complement survey findings and develop a deeper understanding of employee needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on engagement data and survey results, producing clear global and local reports with actionable recommendations.
• Develop train-the-trainer programs that equip leaders and local teams to interpret engagement data and create effective action plans.
• Create and maintain training materials, tools, resources, and communication content that help leaders translate engagement insights into meaningful initiatives.
• Develop and execute communication plans that build awareness, participation, and ongoing dialogue around employee engagement.
• Leverage events and other engagement opportunities to encourage continuous conversation and participation.
• Identify employee engagement challenges, recommend solutions, and support initiatives designed to improve the overall employee experience.
• Help leaders understand relationships between engagement and outcomes such as employee turnover, healthcare costs, grievances, and organizational or student success.
• Work across functions and locations to identify unique workforce needs while maintaining consistency with the broader engagement strategy.
• Manage and develop a professional training and development team, establishing priorities and supporting high-quality execution.

Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred, ideally in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of direct Human Resources experience or experience in a closely related discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience managing or supervising staff.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, move strategic agendas forward, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong experience partnering with senior leaders, managers, and colleagues to achieve organizational objectives.
• Experience working across organizational boundaries and interacting effectively with employees and leaders at different levels.
• Experience implementing high-impact HR, employee engagement, organizational development, or people-focused initiatives.
• Excellent influencing, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, particularly within matrixed or complex organizations.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively through verbal presentations, written materials, and executive-level content.
• Ability to analyze detailed information and numerical data and translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Experience designing or supporting employee surveys, focus groups, feedback programs, or other employee listening initiatives.
• Experience with event management and employee engagement activities.
• Strong change management capabilities, with experience identifying opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to use stakeholder feedback, trend analysis, and employee insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and shape a broad employee engagement strategy with organization-wide impact.
• Strategic exposure to senior leaders, HR teams, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Opportunity to influence leadership development, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
• A role combining strategy, analytics, communications, training, and change management.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a professional training and development team.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to diverse teams, functions, and organizational needs.
• Opportunity to develop scalable engagement programs, measurement frameworks, and leadership resources.