People and Culture (HR) Executive

About Us:

Deerns Spectrum Private Limited is a fully integrated business of the globally operating Deerns Group, specialising in high-end engineering services across India, South Asia, and East Africa. Deerns is a company founded in 1928 that specializes in Mechanical, Electrical and Piping (MEP) advisory, design and engineering for mission critical and high-tech building systems and industrial facilities.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support compensation benchmarking, salary structuring and annual increment processes.
• Coordinate employee insurance programs, health check-ups and benefits administration.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and management reports.
• Track recruitment, attrition, engagement, diversity and training metrics.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.
• 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.
• Act as the primary People & Culture contact for employees and managers.
• Support the Director on strategic people initiatives and organizational planning.

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.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's/master's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in HR and administrative functions, preferably in a corporate or MNC environment.
• Strong command of MS Office, HRMS tools, Microsoft apps, AI tools and calendar management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi and Marathi languages.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with a proactive and independent working style.