Executive - People & Culture (HR)

Executive – People and Culture (HR) Location: Mumbai, India. Working from Thane office Job Status: Permanent Sector: MEP Design Consultancy Engineering Firm Salary: Competitive & negotiable Reporting: Managing Director About Us: Deerns Spectrum Private Limited is a fully integrated business of the globally operating Deerns Group, we specialise in high-end engineering services and are committed to delivering world-class engineering services across India, South Asia, and East Africa. Together, we offer comprehensive advisory, design, and engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities requiring specialized conditions, such as data centers, hospitals, laboratories, and clean rooms. With a unique combination of deep technical expertise and extensive local market knowledge, Deerns and Spectrum are dedicated to serving clients across key sectors, including data centers, healthcare, life sciences, and microelectronics. Deerns is a company that was founded 96+ years ago in 1928. We specialize in Mechanical, Electrical and Piping (MEP) advisory, design and engineering particularly for mission critical and high-tech building systems and industrial facilities. We have 750+ employees across 17 offices in 10 countries. We’re experiencing an exciting period of growth, and we have opportunities available for a talented and innovative individual to join our fast-growing office at a senior level and looking to take their career on to the next step. Job Summary: The Senior Executive – People & Culture is responsible for driving end-to-end people operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, performance management, HR compliance, and culture-building initiatives for Deerns India. The role acts as a trusted partner to the Director and business leaders, supporting workforce planning, organizational development, employee experience, and strategic people initiatives while ensuring alignment with global People & Culture practices. The position also oversees key administration activities and collaborates closely with the Global People & Culture team to support business growth and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning • Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical and corporate positions across India. • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop hiring plans. • Manage recruitment agencies, sourcing channels, LinkedIn Recruiter and employer branding initiatives. • Monitor recruitment metrics including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire and hiring effectiveness. People Operations & Employee Lifecycle • Manage onboarding, probation reviews, confirmations, transfers and exit processes. • Maintain employee records and HR documentation ensuring confidentiality and compliance. • Oversee attendance, leave administration, payroll inputs and employee benefits administration. • Support employee mobility requirements including visa processing, travel coordination and insurance. Performance Management & Learning • Coordinate annual performance management cycles including goal setting, reviews and appraisals. • Partner with managers to identify development needs and succession planning opportunities. • Design and coordinate learning and development programs to enhance employee capability and leadership effectiveness. Employee Engagement & Culture • Lead employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs and recognition activities. • Support implementation of Great Place to Work (GPTW), DEIB and employee well-being initiatives. • Drive internal communication and culture-building programs to strengthen employee experience and retention. Compensation & Benefits • Support compensation benchmarking, salary structuring and annual increment processes. • Coordinate employee insurance programs, health check-ups and benefits administration. • Ensure competitive and compliant reward practices aligned with business requirements. HR Compliance & Governance • Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements and internal policies. • Support HR audits, policy reviews and documentation management. • Coordinate POSH compliance activities and employee awareness programs. HR Analytics & Reporting • Develop and maintain HR dashboards and management reports. • Track recruitment, attrition, engagement, diversity and training metrics. • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership. Administration & Business Support • Oversee office administration activities through the Admin Officer. • Support vendor management, procurement coordination and facility management. • Coordinate leadership visits, company events and employee-related logistics. • Collaborate with Finance, IT and Global People & Culture teams on cross-functional initiatives. Stakeholder Management • Act as the primary People & Culture contact for employees and managers. • Support the Director on strategic people initiatives and organizational planning. • Coordinate with Global People & Culture teams to ensure alignment with international standards and practices. Skills: - Time and priority management - Attention to detail - Clear communication - Interpersonal and coordination skills - Ability to work independently - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment - Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems We Offer: · A collaborative and professional work environment. · Opportunities for learning and professional growth. · Competitive salary with benefits. · Exposure to international work standards and processes. · Supportive and inclusive company culture. If this role aligns with your experience and you enjoy contributing to people operations, we’d be glad to hear from you. Please share your application to explore this opportunity with us.