Senior Manager / Head - Human Resources

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager / Head Human Resources to lead and transform the HR function across a large, multi-campus academic and healthcare institution. This role requires strong expertise in strategic HR leadership, compliance within regulated environments, and managing HR operations for a large workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall supervision to the HR function
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with institutional goals
• Lead recruitment and workforce planning for faculty, clinicians, administrative, and support staff
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory bodies such as UGC, NMC, PCI, INC, AICTE, NAAC, NABH, and NBA
• Design and manage performance appraisal systems and KPIs
• Drive learning & development, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives
• Strengthen employee engagement, grievance redressal, POSH compliance, and workplace culture
• Draft, implement, and update HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks
• Oversee HR operations including payroll, attendance, leave management, contracts, and employee records
• Manage compensation structures and ensure statutory compliance
• Lead HRMS/HRIS implementation and workforce analytics
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, and government authorities
• Support inspections, audits, and accreditation processes
• Collaborate with senior academic, clinical, and administrative leadership

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualification:

• Postgraduate / Masters Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum

  15 years of progressive HR experience

• At least

  8 years in a senior HR leadership role

• Experience in

  universities, medical colleges, hospitals, or large educational institutions

• Proven experience managing

  large workforce (3000+ employees)

• Hands-on exposure to

  multi-campus, regulated environments

Key Skills:

• Strategic HR Leadership
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• HR Policies & Compliance
• Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance
• Performance Management Systems
• HRMS / HRIS
• Compensation & Benefits
• Employee Engagement & DEI
• Regulatory & Accreditation Coordination

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution capability
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Collaborative and inclusive approach

Note:

Last date to apply 5th Jan'26