Human Resources Director – SES India F/H
Description
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.
Reference
2026.11. HRD SESI -191810Position description
Job title
Human Resources Director – SES India F/H
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Lead the Human Resources function for Safran Engineering Services (SES) in India, partnering with senior management to translate business objectives into an effective people strategy. Develop, implement and oversee HR strategies, policies and programmes that support business growth, engineering capability development, organisational effectiveness and employee engagement, while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and alignment with SES and Safran HR policies.
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Key Responsibilities
• Define and lead the HR strategy and roadmap for SES India, aligning local business priorities with SES and Safran HR policies and ensuring effective implementation.
• Lead all HR functions for SES India, covering talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations and HR operations.
• Advise business leadership on workforce planning, organisational development and change management to support business growth and anticipate engineering skills and capability requirements.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning and employee development for SES India, building a sustainable pipeline for critical engineering and leadership positions.
• Oversee performance management and compensation and benefits processes, advising managers and ensuring consistency with applicable SES and Safran policies.
• Foster employee engagement, inclusion, innovation and continuous improvement in alignment with Safran values.
• Oversee employee relations and advise leadership on complex grievance, disciplinary and performance-related matters, ensuring fair and consistent processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Indian employment laws and statutory requirements, as well as company policies and HR processes.
• Ensure reliable HR service delivery, payroll governance, accurate human resources management system (HRMS) data and effective management reporting.
• Use HR dashboards, metrics an
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications & Experience
• Master's degree or MBA in Human Resources, Business Administration or an equivalent qualification.
• 18+ years of progressive HR experience, with 3–5+ years in a senior HR leadership / similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and applicable Indian employment laws and statutory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead an HR function, advise senior business leaders and drive organisational change.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and HR analytics capabilities.
• Effective communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate across local and central HR teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Position location
Job location
Asia, India
City (-ies)
Candidate criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Master Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)
