People Location Lead

The People Location Lead serves as the senior People partner for an EPAM location, taking ownership of the local People strategy, connecting the global and regional agenda to local execution, and functioning as a trusted advisor and escalation contact for location leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide the location's leadership team with a People-focused perspective to inform decisions and shape the local agenda Drive and align local People initiatives with the broader regional model and business priorities Review location-level metrics such as engagement, attrition, and performance, and collaborate with leadership to build action plans Tailor and roll out People programs, processes, and policies to fit the local environment Guarantee adherence to local labor laws and corporate policy requirements Serve as the point of escalation for sensitive employee issues, including conflicts and compliance concerns Track organizational health indicators and flag risks to leadership proactively Bridge global and regional People teams with on-the-ground realities, ensuring proper execution and feedback loops Partner with leadership to shape location-specific initiatives aimed at boosting performance, culture, and employee experience Requirements Demonstrated ability to work independently at the regional or location level, overseeing complex, cross-functional People projects and organizational change Solid understanding of HR practices, labor law, and compliance, along with the judgment needed to align global strategy with local realities Background in leading large or multiple teams, including a history of coaching and growing people leaders Confidence in engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders, shaping decisions that impact satisfaction and results Well-developed business acumen, stakeholder management ability, and strong communication and emotional intelligence skills (Advanced–Expert level) Advanced English proficiency (C1), with familiarity in EPAM's people-management processes and AI fundamentals considered a plus