Associate Director

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Tata Communications is a leading global digital infrastructure provider, enabling enterprises to thrive in a hyperconnected world. As a trusted partner in digital transformation, the company delivers solutions in network, cloud, security, mobility, IoT, and collaboration to businesses worldwide.
Global Reach: Serving over 7,000 customers globally, including 300 of the Fortune 500 companies.
Network Leadership: Our global network carries 24% of the world’s internet routes, with over 7,600 petabytes of internet traffic traveling across it each month.
Industry Recognition: Named a ‘Leader’ for the tenth consecutive year in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services (Global).
Great Place to Work: Certified as a Great Place to Work in America, Canada, Greater China, India, UK, Hong Kong & Singapore.
Infrastructure: We own 710,000 km of subsea fiber (over 17 times around the equator) and 210,000 km of terrestrial fiber.
Voice Traffic Leadership: Carry 53 billion minutes of wholesale voice traffic annually.
Official F1 Connectivity Provider: Powering millions of users on Formula1.com and delivering cutting-edge connectivity for the F1 experience.
About the Role
Lead and drive all HR strategies and initiatives across the APAC and ANZ region, acting as both a Regional HR (RHR) and Business HR (BHR) Partner for the CSG (Sales) team. Provide strategic HR partnership to senior business leaders, ensure compliance with regional labor laws, and champion initiatives that strengthen talent management, engagement, and employer branding. The role focuses on enabling business growth through progressive people practices, creating a high-performance culture, and positioning the organization as an employer of choice.
Key Responsibilities
Regional HR Leadership: Oversee HR operations across APAC & ANZ (~8+ countries, ~200+ headcount).
Ensure statutory compliance with regional labor laws and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities and external HR partners.
Lead policy harmonization and process improvement efforts across multiple geographies.
Business HR Partnering (CSG – APAC Sales): Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders on workforce planning, talent management, organizational design, and employee engagement.
Partner closely with line managers to drive people strategy aligned to business objectives.
Drive employer branding initiatives across the region, including internship programs and industry outreach activities.
S trengthen the organization’s positioning as a preferred employer in competitive markets.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership: Collaborate with global HR teams, India HQ, and other regional business units to ensure alignment of HR strategy.
Engage and influence senior stakeholders, balancing strategic guidance with operational agility.
Manage and mentor a regional HR team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualification and Experience Required
MBA or Postgraduate degree in HR or related field.
12-18 years of progressive HR experience, preferably with exposure to APAC/ANZ markets.
Telecom/technology sector experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of regional labor laws and compliance frameworks.
Proven experience in business partnering with sales/commercial teams.
Other Knowledge/Skills
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across cultures and geographies.
Strategic mindset with operational agility; capable of driving large-scale initiatives while addressing day-to-day HR matters.
Strong project management, process improvement, and employer branding experience.
High cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving capability.
Why Join Us
Impact at Scale:
Be part of a growing organization where your leadership will directly influence the development of our regional HR strategies and people culture.
Regional Exposure : Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment covering multiple countries, giving you broad exposure and professional growth opportunities.
Collaborative Culture : Join a supportive, diverse, and inclusive workplace where collaboration and innovation are encouraged.
Career Development : We are committed to your learning and growth, offering opportunities to lead high-impact projects and initiatives.
Perks and benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Family healthcare
Annual Bonus / Incentives
Flexible benefits program
Mobile allowance & Business Travel Reimbursement
Paid time off (including annual leave, medical leave, and other forms of leave)
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate differences and ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Telecommunications, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Computer and Network Security
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