Human Resources Manager

At Trane Technologies™ and through our businesses including  Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.   

What’s in it for you:  

Trane is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a talented professional to join our team as a Human Resources Manager for our Engineering & Technology Centers in India (India ETCs).  In this pivotal role, you will play the role of HR business partner supporting senior leaders.  As a HR partner, you will collaborate closely with the CoE teams, talent acquisition team, HR solutions team, Talent & Organization Capability (T&OC) team and total rewards team to meet your deliverables.  

Thrive at work and at home:  

• Inclusive Wellbeing Program, with resources to support your and your family’s physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being. 
• Comprehensive learning and development solutions, designed to support our people in connecting and growing, including Higher education/Certification reimbursement.
• Sense of belonging & community through our Employee Resource Groups that foster our culture of inclusion.
• Volunteerism: 8 hours of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer with non-profit charitable organizations.  
• The Trane Technologies Helping Hands Fund to support employees facing financial challenges due to unforeseen personal hardship.

Where is the work:  
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite per week) based out of Chennai.

What you will do:   

1. HR Partnering:

• Function as a HR partner, providing HR counsel to business leaders and teams; responsible for supporting in execution of HR strategies and programs that support business goals.
• Support multiple business leaders and be the face of HR for Chennai location.
• Be a Coach for business managers, leaders and provide appropriate input. 

2. Talent Management:

• Lead talent management initiatives including talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
• Partner for key talent development & growth
• Partner with business leaders for achieving talent retention goals through appropriate interventions
• Work with leaders to seamlessly drive PDC (Performance and Development Connections) process

3. Employee Relations:

• Act as a trusted advisor to people leaders and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including conflict resolution, performance improvement, and employee engagement.
• Manage employee relations in a fair and consistent manner.

4. Hiring:

• Partner with talent acquisition and hiring managers in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees; provides tools/resources to new employees on culture, company, processes and systems.

5. Change Management:

• Drive and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

6. HR Analytics:

• Prepare periodic HR reports.
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to enable data driven decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data to drive continuous improvement and business impact.

7. Learning and Development:

• Partner with people leaders to identify training needs and partner with the learning & development team to enable execution of programs that enhance employee skills and capabilities.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

8. Total Rewards:

• Collaborate with senior leaders to facilitate informed compensation decisions, analyses, interventions, and insights.

9. HR Projects & Org Initiatives:

• Lead & partner on HR projects at both the country and team level.
• Partner with the Org initiative leads to seamlessly execute the initiatives, counsel and provide support for success.

10. Culture Steward:

• Serve as a People & Culture advisor, coach, and partner with people leaders to ensure their success.
• Provide support to people leaders on their respective employee engagement initiatives.
• Connect with employees on a regular basis through 1:1s, HR Connect and other communication sessions

What you will bring:

• Experience of 10+ years in HR business partnering, ideally with Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
• A degree in business management, with HR specialization (postgraduate preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• A proactive and innovative mindset for improving processes and solving problems.
• Analytical skills with experience in HR metrics and data analysis.
• Ability to plan and collaborate effectively with various functions and key stakeholders.
• Active engagement in the HR industry and participation in HR forums.
• Understanding of current talent trends and practices.

Career Break:  

We have a Relaunch Program for professionals looking to restart their careers after a break. If you come with a career break of at least 12 months and match the work experience requirements mentioned, you are welcome to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:   

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.