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Job Summary

OpenGov is seeking a Director, HR to lead our HR Business Partnering, HR Operations, and Talent Enablement functions in Pune, reporting to the global General Counsel and SVP of HR. This is a highly visible, locally-led role: you'll set the vision and operating rhythm for how OpenGov supports its India-based employees, while staying tightly aligned to global HR strategy and standards. You'll act as the senior HR voice in Pune, translating company-wide priorities into practices that work for the local market, and serving as the connective tissue between India leadership and our global People Team.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Pune HR team across HR Business Partnering, HR Operations, and Talent Enablement, setting priorities and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across all three functions

Act as a trusted strategic advisor to Pune business leadership, aligning local HR priorities with global business objectives while strengthening team performance, culture and retention

Partner closely with US HR leadership and HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Tech, HR Ops, HRBPs, Talent Management) to adapt global programs for the India market without losing consistency

Champion an AI-native culture within the Pune HR team and across the business, redesigning how teams work

Own India-specific HR compliance, ensuring practices meet local labor law while reflecting OpenGov's global standards

Lead organizational design, re-org, and change management efforts, including acquisition integration work

Drive the local execution of HR programs, including performance management, compensation and benefit cycles, engagement surveys, and talent enablement initiatives

Use HR data and metrics to identify local trends and opportunities, bringing insights back to global HR leadership

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee relations matters in Pune, partnering with Legal and global HR as needed

Build strong, trust-based relationships across India and US stakeholders to keep HR operations and communication seamless across time zones

Requirements and Preferred Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

10+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated experience leading HR Business Partnering, HR Operations, or Talent Enablement functions

Experience managing or closely partnering with HR teams across multiple regions, including the US

Strong knowledge of Indian labor law and compliance, with working familiarity with US employment practices

Proven ability to lead and develop a team of HR professionals across multiple disciplines

Excellent judgment and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority

High professional standards and a strong customer experience mentality with an energetic, positive attitude can quickly build partnerships, relationships, and trust

Experience using AI-native tools to redesign workflows and improve efficiency

Experience in high growth SaaS or technology-driven organizations preferred

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