Director-HR

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

· Provide visionary HR leadership in alignment with the goals of IU and IGI.

· Develop and implement HR strategies that support institutional growth and academic excellence.

· Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, and policy formulation.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

· Lead recruitment initiatives for faculty, administrative, and leadership positions.

· Oversee workforce planning, competency mapping, and succession planning.

· Drive employer branding initiatives to attract top-tier talent.

Performance Management & Capability Development

· Strengthen performance management systems to encourage continuous improvement.

· Lead Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives focused on faculty and staff capability-building.

· Develop leadership development programs and professional training modules.

HR Operations, Systems & Compliance

· Oversee end-to-end HR operations, employee life cycle management, and payroll.

· Lead the implementation and optimization of HRIS and digital HR tools.

· Ensure statutory compliance with labor laws, university regulations, and accreditation requirements.

· Establish transparent and efficient HR processes for grievance redressal, employee relations, and policy governance.

Educational Qualification:

· MBA in Human Resource Management/General Management from a recognized university.

· Ph.D. in HR/Management (Desirable).

Experience:

· 10 to 12 years of progressive experience in HR leadership roles.

· Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a university or educational institution (mandatory).

· Proven expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, L&D, employee engagement, HR operations, and compliance.

· Demonstrated ability to lead HR transformation and manage digital HR systems.