Director, Human Capital Management (India Team) Full Time NEW

Portage Point Partners is a Chicago-headquartered advisory, interim management and investment banking firm focused on serving the middle-market. Backed by New Mountain Capital, the firm has grown at over 30% annually since its founding in 2016 and today operates from ten offices across the United States.

The firm delivers integrated financial and operational solutions across Transaction Advisory Services, Transaction Execution Services, Office of the CFO, Valuations, Performance Improvement, Turnaround & Restructuring and Investment Banking. Engagement teams are lean and execution-oriented, working directly with senior stakeholders to navigate complex transitions and transformations.

Triple P India (TPI) is a strategic extension of the firm’s platform, established to build a high-quality team that operates as an integrated part of U.S.-based teams. Professionals in TPI are involved in live engagements from the outset, contributing to analysis, execution and client deliverables in coordination with colleagues across the firm. The platform is designed to provide meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to senior leadership and long-term growth in a high-performance environment.

The Director, Human Capital Management represents a unique opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a wide range of responsibilities to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role is responsible for creating and executing talent acquisition and human resources strategy, partnering with practice line leadership to create a highly engaging, motivated and skilled workforce. The Director will partner closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Head of Human Capital Management in the U.S. and local leadership. The Director should be prepared to work within a small, collaborative team environment to manage discrete workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing human resources strategy including executing strategic initiatives such as creating cross-border talent development programs, launching inaugural culture and engagement survey and maturing headcount planning efforts
• Implementing and continuously improving firm wide performance management including but not limited to competency models, career pathing, performance management system management, review coordination and bi-annual performance calibration management
• Continuously improving firm wide learning and development programs in partnership with learning and development team members including but not limited to learning roadmap development and execution, learning design and facilitation, vendor coordination and learning management system management
• Adapting U.S. based policies and procedures for a new jurisdiction
• Administering total rewards programs including but not limited to managing benefits broker relationships, leading annual benefits review, administering benefits education programs and enrollment, supporting retirement savings program administration, conducting competitor analysis and ensuring Portage Point continues to deliver a market leading total rewards program
• Leading culture and engagement initiative design and implementation
• Developing and maintaining skills assessments and related database
• Supporting workforce planning and organizational design efforts
• Implementing and continuously improving firm wide onboarding and offboarding
• Supporting FINRA registered representative broker dealer compliance
• Responding to ad hoc human resources requests
• Conducting human resources compliance research, identifying areas of risk and implementing solutions including but not limited to POSH
• Developing and maintaining talent engagement analytics
• Liaising with external employment counsel as needed
• Providing professional development coaching to junior team members
• Sharing and managing best practices as well as lead internal trainings where required
• Contributing to creating a high-performing and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Located in or willing to relocate to Gurgaon
• 15 plus years of human resources experience in professional services or investment banking with at least 10 years’ experience in HR business partner or strategic HR role
• Knowledge employment / labor laws and statutes
• Proven ability to navigate employee relations with empathy, directness and sound judgement
• Ability to thrive in a lean, collaborative team environment
• High degree of maturity with a proven ability to interact with senior executives, private equity sponsors, lenders, lawyers, middle managers and line workers
• Effectively communicates analysis through Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint including high-quality messaging, structure and formatting
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.