JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for talented and insightful candidates to join as a Manager in the International Human Resources Operations group (IHOP), which is part of the Talent Acquisition team. This role offers a challenging work environment and excellent opportunities to learn and grow within the Human Capital function. IHOP supports the recruitment efforts for our global offices around the world, as well as enables several of the Talent Management and Benefits processes alongside supporting some of the strategic recruitment initiatives such as structured interviewing for these global offices.

What you’ll do day-to-day

In this role, you’ll manage various critical operations and processes that support firm’s global recruitment and HR functions. You’ll drive employee data management processes and data governance within firm’s HR management system (Workday). You’ll ensure operational excellence, manage team’s work plan and prioritization. You’ll also work with stakeholders from Human Capital to ideate Workday data management process changes that lead to overall efficiency and add value to the business. Additionally, you’ll partner with developers to conceptualize solutions that enhance Workday and other recruitment infrastructure, while assuming responsibility for specifying technical requirements and providing operational support for existing applications. You’ll also partner with Talent Assessment team in ideating assessment tools for hiring team to select talent as well as help improve recruitment management system and associated structured interviewing functionality. You’ll collaborate with global teams to drive process efficiency across HR functions, such as background checks, new hire onboarding, and benefits. You’ll manage projects and process improvement initiatives, including driving change management to facilitate movement to new levels of quality. You’ll also lead, motivate, and support a team of talented individuals and take ownership of their performance and career development. Furthermore, you’ll manage critical and time-sensitive recurring tasks by delivering high-quality work products.

Who we’re looking for

• The candidate should have a graduate/master’s degree with at least four to eight years of relevant work experience in HR shared service delivery, with a minimum of two years of people management experience. Preference will be given to those who have functional Workday experience.
• Candidate should have effective communication and excellent project management skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with global stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• The ideal candidate should have exceptional analytical skills, an affinity for data and MS Excel, and a demonstrated history of solving problems.
• The candidate should have the capacity to adapt to a highly evolved and flexible work culture.

At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.

Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.

Candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break are encouraged to apply for this position.

The members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Candidates who are residents of California (any such candidate, a “California Resident”) should click here for our CCPA Recruitment Personal Information Privacy Notice.

The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates' resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term "personal information" is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass "personal data," "sensitive personal data," and "personally identifiable information" and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting.india@deshaw.com. Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com. Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group may retain candidates’ information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com.