As a People & Operations Program Specialist – APAC, you will play a critical role in supporting centralisation initiatives across the region by managing vendor and contractor operations. You will oversee onboarding, PO creation and management, reporting, background verification, and change requests, while collaborating closely with Talent Acquisition teams to coordinate interviews. This role ensures compliance, process efficiency, and timely execution of operational tasks, with strong stakeholder engagement across multiple geographies.

What You'll Do and How You'll Succeed

Vendor & Contractor Onboarding
Manage end‑to‑end onboarding of new vendors and contractors, ensuring compliance with governance and risk standards.
Initiate background verification processes for contractors and track completion.
Communicate onboarding requirements and timelines to vendors and internal teams.

PO Management & Reporting
Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely updates and reconciliation.
Maintain Opex trackers and develop dashboards for financial visibility.




Generate and distribute monthly reports on PO status and onboarding progress.

Talent Acquisition Support
Coordinate interviews for recent contractors across APAC countries in collaboration with regional TA teams.
Ensure smooth scheduling and communication between hiring managers and candidates.
Support change requests related to contractor assignments and onboarding.

Governance & Compliance
Enforce adherence to sourcing and procurement policies across markets.
Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to mitigate operational risks.
Maintain accurate documentation for audits and governance reviews.

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation to reduce manual effort.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless operations.
Act as a trusted partner to business teams, providing insights and recommendat

📌 People & Operations Program Specialist (India) (Mumbai)
🏢 Thakral One
📍 Mumbai