Manager, People Operations (APAC)

Work Location - Pune

About the Role

As the Regional People Operations Manager for APAC, you will lead and manage People Operations in the APAC region for a rapidly growing, high-impact organization. This role requires strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You will oversee compliance, employee lifecycle processes, policy management, and more, while managing a team that delivers exceptional service to Addepeeps. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners, support global expansion, and drive efforts to balance processes across the global People Operations organization, ensuring operational efficiencies in a high-growth environment.

What You'll Do

Core People Operations

• Lead the People Operations function for the APAC region, managing processes and practices and focusing on scalability in a growing organization.
• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, data management, travel, benefits, and retirement administration.
• Work cross-functionally with teams such as Legal, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Finance, and People Partners to deliver effective and compliant People solutions.
• Utilize data and analytics to identify trends, address operational gaps, and create streamlined solutions that enhance overall effectiveness.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of people-related systems and processes, including Workday HRIS, to ensure they support Addepeeps in doing their best work.
• Drive process optimization across People Operations to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability. Ensure that workflows and SOPs are well-defined and documented.
• Manage our People ticketing system and direct the team in responding to and resolving employee inquiries and issues.

Compliance Management

• Lead the regular review and updates of employee handbooks and policies, keeping them current with local laws and best practices.
• Oversee, deliver, and track completion of compliance training (e.g., POSH) as required.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for compliance-related issues such as retirement funds, onboarding requirements and termination procedures
• Coordinate and complete audit compliance reporting
• Manage regional immigration and visa compliance, ensuring seamless global employee transfers and legal compliance.
  

  Supporting Global Expansion

  • Partner with global People Operations teams to ensure consistency and balance of People policies, practices, and processes across regions, while accommodating local nuances.
  • Support the global expansion of Addepar by ensuring that processes, systems, and compliance are effectively managed as the company grows into new geographies within the Americas region.
  • Drive the execution of initiatives that balance short-term needs with long-term growth, ensuring People operations scale efficiently as the organization expands.

  People Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing local People Operations team, setting clear goals and ensuring alignment with Addepar’s global People strategy.
  • Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that empowers your team to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Encourage open communication and provide regular feedback, coaching team members to develop their skills and advance their careers.
  
  

  What You Bring

  • Experience: 10+ years in People/HR Operations roles, with at least 3 years of people management. Experience at a global organization is preferred.
  • Compliance Knowledge: Deep expertise in managing employment compliance (compensation, retirement, gratuity, leave, etc.), ensuring adherence to regional labor laws.
  • Strategic Problem-Solver: Strong ability to think strategically and implement solutions that improve operational efficiencies in a growing, fast-paced organization.
  • Data and Process Savvy: Proficient with HRIS systems like Workday (highly preferred) and skilled in using data and analytics to drive decisions and optimize operations.
  • Growth Mindset: Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and approach challenges with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Attention to Detail: Possess a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in documents and processes
  • Project Management: Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.