Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing People Experience team as the HR Manager for India. You will be the lead PX Business Partner responsible for building, managing, and nurturing our entire India workforce. This comprehensive HR generalist role requires both strategic vision and operational excellence, serving as a primary HR advisor to local leadership and ensuring compliant, high-performing teams in India. You will determine resource allocation, establish effective procedures, and implement HR programs that impact the immediate organization, aligning with global PX strategy while understanding current business trends.

What you'll do:

Lead the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and programs for India, ensuring full compliance with local labor laws and global PX alignment.

Oversee end-to-end local talent acquisition, including leading recruitment efforts and designing robust onboarding.

Manage the administration of competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs for India, including local market benchmarking.

Foster a positive, inclusive work environment, manage all employee relations, and drive engagement initiatives, regularly reinforcing Shield AI's mission and values.

Implement and oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development programs for India-based teammates.

Manage HR operations, including HRIS, record-keeping, data analytics, and vendor relationships for India operations, proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Serve as the primary HR advisor to India leadership, providing expert guidance, empowering the team, and building strong relationships across the organization.

Required qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related

HR experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Proven experience as an HR Manager or Country HR Lead role in India, preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth technology or aerospace/defense company.

Comprehensive knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR best practices.

Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex issues of diverse scope.

Ability to act as an advisor, develop and administer schedules/performance requirements, and potentially manage budgets.

Demonstrated ability to "manage up" effectively, foster collaborative problem-solving, and ensure team awareness of industry developments.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working for a US-headquartered multinational company.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicting priorities.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills across cultures.

Flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.

Take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Technological proficiency with HRIS and HR analytics tools.

A passion for Shield AI's mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Our international team members are employed through our Employer of Record (EOR) and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

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