Executive Director-HR

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Lead the development and execution of the university’s HR strategy in alignment with academic and institutional goals.

· Oversee recruitment and talent acquisition strategies for senior faculty, researchers, and administrative leaders.

· Develop HR policies, frameworks, and processes to support academic excellence, innovation, and employee well-being.

· Drive performance management, learning & development, leadership programs, and succession planning.

· Ensure compliance with labor laws, university regulatory frameworks, and statutory requirements (UGC, AICTE, NAAC, etc.).

· Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

· Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all HR practices.

· Oversee compensation, benefits, and employee welfare programs, ensuring competitiveness and fairness.

· Lead change management initiatives, cultural transformation, and HR digitization projects.

· Provide guidance and mentorship to HR managers and senior executives across different HR functions.

· Represent the university in HR forums, academic collaborations, and external bodies.

· Prepare HR dashboards and reports for the Board of Management and statutory committees.

· Promote a positive work culture with a focus on innovation, accountability, and academic collaboration.

Experience:

· Min. 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in universities or in the reputed higher education institutions

· Proven track record in strategic HR planning, policy formulation, and institutional HR governance.

· Strong exposure to managing large and diverse teams across academic, administrative, and technical domains.

· Demonstrated ability in talent management, extensive experience of handling payroll process and compliance like TDS, PF, PT etc. Succession planning, and organizational development.

· Experience in labor law compliance, employee relations, and regulatory frameworks in the education industry.

· Hands-on expertise in HR digitization initiatives (HRMS, ERP, ATS) and data-driven decision-making.

· Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills with senior academic and administrative leaders.

Salary- Upto 36 LPA