Lead - OD & DEI

Date: 4 Feb 2026

Location:

Mumbai A.O, MUM-KND-AFS(FD), IN

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role Mandate: Lead two Centres of Excellence to shape and scale organization-wide culture transformation, change interventions, and the Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) agenda. Own the design and execution of high-impact interventions in Culture, R&R, employee engagement (MCARES) & D&I, to strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership behaviours, and employee experience across geographies.

Core Responsibilities

1. Culture & Change - Design and scale enterprise culture and change interventions aligned to strategy – e.g: Safe2Express, Psychological Safety etc

2. Inclusion & Diversity

Own and execute the I&D strategy across India and global businesses for Farm Sector.
Drive focused, outcome-oriented inclusion programs across the organization, esp. tailored to different functions such as sales & customer care, plant ecosystem, global businesses etc.
Work towards focussed strategies to improve gender hiring.
Build governance, dashboards, and leadership accountability.

3. Reward, Recognition & Engagement

Lead enterprise R&R frameworks that reinforce engagement and connect – e.g: MCARES, ME Zones etc.
Drive high-impact engagement initiatives using employee insights and ensure consistency with flexibility for local adaptation.

Business Transformation Projects – e.g: Powerol Transformation, Agri Business Transformation, Farm Machinery Collaboration etc.

Experience

8- 10 yrs of experience in organizations known for its HR practices

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

MBA HR from good institutes

General Requirements

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.
Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.