People Location Lead

About the role

The People Location Lead serves as the senior People partner for an EPAM location, owning the local People strategy and acting as a trusted advisor to location leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Bring a People perspective to decisions and the local agenda while supporting the location's leadership team.
• Coordinate and lead local People initiatives in alignment with the regional model and business priorities.
• Co‑define action plans with leadership by analyzing location metrics such as engagement, attrition, and performance.
• Implement and adapt People programs, processes, and policies to fit the local context and ensure compliance with corporate policies and local labor regulations.
• Serve as the escalation point for critical employee matters, including conflicts, sensitive cases, and compliance issues.

Required profile

• Proven track record of operating autonomously at the regional/location level while managing complex, cross‑functional People projects and change.
• Solid understanding of HR practices, labor law, and compliance, with the judgment to connect global strategy with local context.
• Experience leading large or multiple teams, coaching and developing people leaders.
• Ability to engage directly with clients and senior stakeholders, influencing decisions that impact satisfaction and outcomes.

Required skills

• Advanced business acumen, stakeholder management, and communication/emotional intelligence.
• Advanced English (C1) proficiency.

What we offer

• International projects with top brands.
• Healthcare benefits and employee financial programs.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and upskilling opportunities including LinkedIn Learning.
• Global career opportunities and volunteer/community involvement.