People Manager

We're currently looking to bring on a People Manager to join our organization. Acting as the top-level People representative for an EPAM site, the People Location Manager takes charge of shaping local People strategy, connecting broader global and regional priorities with on-the-ground execution, and functioning as the go-to advisor and escalation contact for site leadership.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside site leadership, offering People-oriented insight that informs major decisions and shapes the local agenda
• Spearhead and align local People programs so they stay consistent with the regional framework and wider organizational goals
• Review site-specific data points like engagement levels, turnover, and performance, teaming up with leadership to shape response strategies
• Customize and deploy People-related programs, procedures, and policies that reflect the unique needs of the local setting
• Guarantee adherence to both local employment law and internal corporate guidelines
• Function as the go-to contact for handling delicate personnel issues, ranging from interpersonal disputes to compliance concerns
• Keep tabs on signals of organizational wellbeing and promptly surface potential risks to leadership
• Serve as the link between global/regional People functions and local realities, enabling smooth execution and ongoing feedback exchange
• Help shape site-specific programs designed to elevate performance outcomes, workplace culture, and the employee journey

Requirements

• A minimum of eight years of relevant, self-directed experience at the regional or site level, handling intricate, cross-functional People initiatives and organizational transformation
• No fewer than three years spent occupying Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-type roles
• A track record of successfully managing initiatives involving 20 or more full-time staff members
• Firm grasp of HR methodology, employment law, and regulatory compliance, paired with sound judgment to align global direction with local circumstances
• Background supervising sizable or numerous teams, demonstrating capability in mentoring and growing people leaders
• Ease interacting directly with clients and high-level stakeholders, swaying outcomes that affect satisfaction and results
• Well-developed business sense combined with expert-level abilities in stakeholder relations, communication, and emotional intelligence
• Strong spoken and written English ability at a B2 level or above

Nice to have

• Possessing a relevant industry certification would be seen as an added advantage