Director, People and Communities
Core
Leading the India People Partner organization to translate business strategy into integrated people strategies, driving talent, inclusion, and organizational effectiveness for Cisco's 17,000+ employees in India.
Role type
Director, People and Communities (HR Business Partner)
Builds
A high-performing People Partner team and a cohesive India-wide talent and inclusion agenda.
Domain
Global Technology / Human Resources
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic HR leadership, matrix management, organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent strategy, change management, people analytics, executive coaching, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Engineering/technology sector experience, regional people strategy leadership, Inclusion/Diversity/Belonging strategy, navigating ambiguity
Technologies
People analytics tools, workforce planning systems
Responsibilities
Lead the India People Partner organization and develop capability; Partner with senior business leaders to translate strategy into people outcomes; Drive talent strategy spanning leadership development, succession, and engagement; Champion the India Inclusion strategy; Act as HR4HR leader to strengthen the HR function; Lead organizational transformation and cultural initiatives; Use data and insights to influence executive decision-making.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & mentorship
