DGM / GM - Human Resources

On behalf of our client (academic institution), we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced HR professional to join their Corporate team at Gandhinagar location.

Designation: DGM / GM -

Position Overview:

Responsibilities:

• HR Operations & Compliance
• Ensure payroll accuracy, timely disbursements, and robust controls.
• Oversee statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, Shops Act, labor laws).
• Manage vendor compliance and governance (contracts, performance, SLAs).
• Enhance process efficiency and ensure readiness for internal and external audits.
• Maintain HRMS data accuracy and strengthen HR systems.
• Ensure effective and timely employee query resolution.
• End-to-end Recruitment management & Talent Acquisition initiatives
• Own hiring SLAs to balance quality, cost, and speed.
• Build recruitment strategies to improve quality of hire and align with companys culture.
• Drive time-to-hire, cost efficiency, and diversity hiring initiatives.
• Lead campus engagement programs and develop future talent pipelines.
• Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience.
• Provide recruitment analytics and insights to leadership.
• Performance Management & Organizational Development
• Drive goal alignment and robust performance review processes.
• Partner with leadership on organization design and development initiatives.
• Support succession planning, leadership development, and capability-building.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen institutional culture.
• HR Analytics & Reporting
• Build and maintain HR dashboards and analytics for leadership and Board reviews.
• Provide strategic insights from HR data to influence decision-making and workforce planning.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Postgraduate in HR/Business Management (MBA/PGDM preferred).
• 12 to 18 years of progressive HR experience, with exposure to both operations and HR strategy.
• Proven expertise in payroll, compliance, HR operations, and recruitment.
• Experience in strategic workforce planning, organizational development, and employer branding.
• Familiarity with HRMS/HRIS systems and HR analytics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior experience of managing team
• Experience in a education/EdTech industry or related sector is preferred