Director / Head – HR

Director / Head – HR

Location : Mumbai, India

Department : HR

Reporting to : Chief Operating Officer – India Campus

Employment Type : Full-time

We are partnering with a prestigious global university launching its India campus, and are seeking a seasoned and visionary HR leader to establish and lead the Human Resources function. This role is central to building a world-class academic and administrative workforce, fostering a high performance culture, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and university policies. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience from Indian universities, global exposure, and a proven ability to attract top talent from across the globe. A strong understanding of Indian regulatory frameworks in a university setting is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the university’s mission and international standards.
• Lead all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, and compliance.
• Build and nurture a strong organizational culture that reflects the university’s values and global outlook.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to support workforce planning and talent development.
• Drive international recruitment strategies to attract top-tier faculty and staff from around the world.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, university policies, and accreditation requirements.
• Develop and oversee HR systems, policies, and procedures.
• Manage employee relations and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the campus.
• Provide strategic HR insights to senior leadership and contribute to decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Skills

Why Join Us?

Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws