General Manager - HR

General Manager – HR

Location: Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chennai
Organization: Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE)
Industry: Higher Education | Medical College | Teaching Hospital

About the Role

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) is seeking an accomplished General Manager – HR | Head – HR to lead and manage the Human Resources strategy and operations across our academic institutions, medical college, and multi-specialty teaching hospitals.

This is a pivotal leadership role for a seasoned HR professional with 20+ years of experience, combining deep domain expertise with a strategic mindset to support a dynamic and mission-driven institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions across academic and healthcare units
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with institutional goals
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory norms, and accreditation requirements
• Drive talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Collaborate closely with academic and hospital leadership on workforce planning

Requirements

• MBA / MSW / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent
• Minimum 20 years of HR leadership experience, preferably in healthcare or higher education
• In-depth knowledge of HR operations, labour laws, and compliance frameworks
• Strong leadership, communication, and management skills
• Experience in managing HR across diverse functions (clinical, academic, administrative)

How to Apply

Interested candidates may email their updated resume to hrm@care.edu.in with the subject line “Application for General Manager – HR | Head – HR".

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹175,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person