Country HR Leader

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement the India people strategy aligned with Allegion’s global priorities and local business objectives.
• Partner with site leadership on organization design, workforce planning, change management and operational readiness for IT, product and engineering teams.
• Lead end‑to‑end talent acquisition for technical roles, university relations and employer branding initiatives.
• Build performance management, succession planning, career frameworks and leadership development programs targeted at technical and engineering talent.
• Strong leadership in total rewards for India, including partnership with our global total rewards team for market benchmarking, annual salary reviews, incentive programs and benefits strategy to ensure competitiveness and internal equity.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, statutory compliance, audits and remediation in line with Indian labour laws and new labour codes.
• Drive HR operations, Workday administration and people analytics to deliver actionable insights and continuous process improvements.
• Lead the local HR team, manage external HR vendors and budgets, and ensure timely execution of global HR programs with local relevance.
• Champion inclusion initiatives and promote a positive employee experience and drive HR team engagement.
• Own the development, localization, communication, and periodic review of HR policies to ensure legal compliance, consistency, and alignment with global frameworks.
• Supervise and Support team for internal and external audits (i.e. statutory, internal, SOX), including documentation, control effectiveness, timely remediation, and closure of audit findings.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Global HR teams to assess, mitigate, and manage people‑related compliance and employment risks.
• Drive awareness, training, and adherence to HR policies, code of conduct, ethics, data privacy, and confidentiality across the organization.
• Define and embed hybrid / flexible working models, productivity norms, and collaboration practices aligned with global standards and local realities.

What we are looking for

• Hands‑on knowledge of Indian labour laws, the new labour codes, and experience managing compliance and audits.
• Proven experience in recruiting and developing technical talent, including engineering, software and IT talent.
• Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, coaching and change management skills.
• Data‑driven mindset with experience using HRIS and people analytics.
• Experience working in matrix organizations and across geographies.
• Fluency in English; Hindi or a major regional language preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years progressive HR experience in India, with 10+ years in senior HR leadership supporting technical, engineering or R&D organizations; GCC or multinational experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field; master’s preferred.
• SHRM-SCP, HRCI or equivalent certification is a plus.

What we offer

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.

•You value personal well-being and balance because we do too!
•You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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