At Kohler, our mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that investing in the development of our associates is essential to achieving that goal. Therefore, we offer continuous support for personal growth, foster collaboration across various functions and roles within Kohler, and provide a comprehensive wellness package to ensure the well-being of our team members.

Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity, and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

• Partner with the Regional HR Leader and GSS Global Leadership Team and devise appropriate HR strategy and plans
• Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with the larger HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies which aligns with global expectations.
• Ensure execution of hiring of talent with right skill set & aptitude that meet functional & business requirements and in line with Talent Strategy as well as Talent Acquisition process metrics.
• Facilitate talent review & succession planning processes to meet current & future needs of the business
• Facilitate talent development and career progression of key talent and critical role holders and ensure that development plans & career progression moves are actioned & accomplished as per committed timelines.
• Ensure efficient & seamless deployment of Performance Management (MaxP) process and ensure that performance & development reviews are actioned & accomplished in line with process metrics & timelines.
• Ensure efficient & seamless implementation of Employee Engagement diagnostics (surveys, Focus Group Discussions) & initiatives to address critical gaps and concerns around Engagement at the workplace with the help of team. Ensure implementation of Rewards & Recognition programs across all levels with the help of team.
• Provide advice & support to line managers on appropriate team structure & design to meet current & future business needs. Provide advice & support to line managers on decisions pertaining to people matters and ensure high levels of ownership on talent engagement, retention & development agenda.
• Execute annual manpower planning exercise and ensure accurate forecasting of talent; right numbers and at the right level (built into the HR Fin. Plan)
• Support identification & assessment of learning & development needs of associates across levels & functions in line with Kohler’s Development Planning approach. Implement an Annual Learning & Development calendar to address critical & big-ticket organisational & individual development needs and ensure that all training programs are conducted in line with key process metrics of learning satisfaction & effectiveness scores.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Maintain knowledge of labour law requirements related to day to day management. Partners with the legal department as when needed/required.
• Partner with the regional C&B team to design and execute Compensation & Benefits strategies.
• Lead & develop a diverse team of HR Professionals

• An MBA in HR or equivalent qualification from a reputed business school
• 12-16 years of experience (majorly as HR Generalist) with minimum of 4 years of leadership/team management experience.
• Exposure of having managed stakeholders across multiple geographies with a global mindset (US, UK, China, India)
• Deep expertise in HR Core areas like Talent Management, Org capability, Succession Planning, HR analytics etc.
• Experience in Shared Services domain or Third-Party service providers will be a definite advantage.
• Proven credentials of having successfully delivered in a matrix organization