About Us Premium Transfers is a London-based luxury chauffeur and private hire company, founded in 2018 and licensed by Transport for London. We serve corporate clients, luxury hotels, airports, weddings, events and film and TV productions, with a fleet ranging from executive saloons and Mercedes EQ vehicles to Rolls-Royce, and a network of over 500 registered chauffeurs.

The group operates across London, Dubai and India, and we are now building our India operations hub in Mohali. We need an experienced HR skilled to build and run the people function across all three locations, and to act as a trusted advisor to management.

We're looking for an HR professional who has built HR from the ground up in a startup, and who also brings the discipline and best practice of a well-run corporate environment.

Based in Mohali, you'll lead HR for our India, Dubai and London offices. You'll set up the HR framework in India from scratch, bring consistency to people practices across all three countries, and make sure each office stays compliant with local employment law. You'll also advise leadership on people strategy, organisation design, compensation, risk and performance, and challenge us when needed.

You will report to the company Directors and work closely with the VP Operations / Country Manager – India.

Build and Run HR Across Three Countries

Design and implement a group HR framework, with policies, handbooks and SOPs adapted for India, the UAE and the UK

Set up the India HR function from scratch: statutory registrations, contracts, HR systems and processes

Manage HR for the Dubai and London offices, including contracts, onboarding, leave, records and employee relations

Ensure compliance with local employment law in each country:

- India:



Labour Codes, Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, POSH Act, DPDP Act
- UAE: UAE Labour Law, free zone employment rules, visas and Emirates ID processes
- UK: Employment law, right-to-work checks, UK GDPR, pensions auto-enrolment

Work with external advisors, payroll providers and PROs in each country as needed

Advise Management

Act as strategic HR advisor to the Directors and Country Manager

Advise on organisation design, phased hiring plans, salary benchmarking and compensation across all three markets

Flag people risks early (attrition, compliance, performance, culture) and recommend practical solutions

Talent Acquisition

Own end-to-end hiring across India, Dubai and London for operations, customer support, sales, marketing, IT and design roles

Build sourcing channels and employer brand in each market

Performance, Culture and Retention

Implement consistent KPI-based performance management, probation reviews and appraisals across all offices

Build a professional, accountable culture aligned with a UK luxury service brand, across different countries and cultures

Lead employee relations, grievance handling and disciplinary matters with sound judgement

Operations and Reporting

Oversee payroll coordination and statutory filings in each country

Provide regular group HR dashboards: headcount, hiring,



attrition and costs by location

Support office setup and administration as teams grow

Minimum 5–6 years of HR experience, including generalist or HR management roles

Proven startup experience : you have personally set up an HR function from scratch, ideally for a new office or entity

Strong corporate grounding : prior experience in a reputable, well-structured organisation (MNC, Big 4, large IT/ITES, BPO/KPO, hospitality or similar)

Multi-country HR experience : has managed HR across India and at least one international location, ideally the UAE and/or UK

A genuine self-starter who works independently, prioritises well and delivers without close supervision

Confident advising senior management, with the credibility to influence and push back constructively

Strong knowledge of Indian labour law, with working knowledge of UAE and UK employment practices

Excellent spoken and written English; Hindi and Punjabi a plus

MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent; Experience with UAE free zone entities and visa processes

Experience in international support, travel, hospitality or premium service businesses

Competitive salary [insert range]

Modern office in Phase 8-A, Mohali, with occasional travel to Dubai and London [adjust if not applicable]

Long-term growth into a Head of HR role as the group expands

Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST, with flexibility to overlap with UAE and UK hours]

Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to [email address] with the subject line 'HR Manager – International'. Please include a short note on an HR function you've built from scratch and your experience managing HR across more than one country.

📌 Director of Human Resources - (in English) (Chandigarh)
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📍 Chandigarh