Director of India HR and Operations

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is the world’s largest telematics service provider. Its mission is to make the world’s roads and drivers safer. The company’s AI-driven platform, DriveWell®, gathers sensor data from millions of IoT devices — including smartphones, proprietary Tags, connected vehicles, dashcams, and third-party devices — and fuses them with contextual data to create a unified view of vehicle and driver behavior. Companies from personal and commercial auto insurance, automotive, rideshare, smart cities, wireless, financial services, and family safety industries use insights from CMT’s platform to power their risk assessment, safety, claims, and driver improvement programs. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with offices in Budapest, Chennai, Seattle, Tokyo, and Zagreb, CMT serves millions of people through over 95 programs in 25 countries, including 21 of the top 25 US auto insurers.

CMT is looking for a collaborative, customer-committed, and creative Director of India HR and Operations who wants to join us in making roads safer by making drivers better!

Responsibilities:

• Lead India operations and HR functions, managing compliance, legal, vendor, and people operations.
• Manage and support a high-performing local team, including direct reports across HR, facilities, and operational roles.
• Partner with global and regional leadership on strategic planning and goal setting for India operations.
• Oversee and maintain compliance with all Indian labor, tax, safety, and corporate regulations.
• Own operational logistics and infrastructure for the India office, ensuring a productive and well-equipped workplace.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global HR to drive recruiting, onboarding, and employee development efforts in India.
• Build and implement localized policies, procedures, and documentation to support operational efficiency and compliance.
• Lead budgeting, financial reporting, local audits, and invoicing activities for the India office.
• Act as point of contact for all India-specific legal, tax, or regulatory issues and coordinate with external advisors as needed.
• Develop and promote a strong, inclusive, values-driven culture in line with CMT’s global mission.
• Oversee employee engagement, training, and wellness programs for the India team.
• Manage vendor relationships including facilities, security, health benefits, and payroll service providers.
• Support India leadership and contribute to broader organizational initiatives to scale globally.
• Complete any additional tasks that arise

Qualifications:

• 9+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years of operational and/or HR leadership, preferably in a high-tech or global environment.
• Deep knowledge of Indian employment law, labor practices, compliance and tax frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and scale operational infrastructure.
• Strong people management and team-building skills.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and working with global HR systems.
• Familiarity with budgeting, finance, and procurement processes.
• Ability to exercise discretion and handle sensitive company information with confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Chennai, with the ability to work in-office at least 3 days per week.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Fair and competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Medical Benefits (Health insurance, Personal accident insurance, Group term life insurance), gratuity, parental leave, sick leave and public holidays
• Employees are eligible for flexible allowances which includes Leave Travel Assistance, Telephone/Mobile Expenses, Professional development expenses, Meals Coupon, Vehicle Reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling and work from home policy depending on role and responsibilities

Additional Perks:

• Feel great working to improve road safety around the world!
• Join one of our many employee resource groups including Black, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Women, Book Club and Health & Wellness
• Extensive wellness, education and employee assistance programs
• CMT will do all that is possible to support our employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment for all!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At CMT, we are intensifying our commitment to provide opportunities and career growth to the underrepresented. We are focused on creating an inclusive work environment that encourages a diversity of background and thought to produce the best products and services within our industry.

CMT is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create an inclusive and diverse environment that enriches our employees’ lives in and outside of work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability state. CMT is headquartered in Cambridge MA. To learn more, visit www.cmtelematics.com and follow us on Twitter @cmtelematics.