General Manager / DGM Human Resources | For a University Setup

For one of our client in the Higher Education Sector :

Conceptualize the HR Strategy in alignment with business direction

Formulate HR policies & practices that build a positive work environment in line with local laws and regulations

Promote an organization culture that supports the overall HR strategy and company values

Formulate and Lead performance management & rewards, learning & development, talent management and operations as per business requirements

Institutionalise a performance culture by focusing on goal setting, timely performance reviews and feedback

Ensure that the Local HR team adheres to the Performance Management Cycle and timelines

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Lead end-to-end recruitment of academic (full-time and adjunct faculty) and functional staff.

Partner with academic leadership to forecast talent needs and build strategic hiring pipelines.

Own and optimize the TA strategy to ensure hiring quality, time efficiency, and a world-class candidate experience.

HR Operations, Compliance & Payroll

Ensure compliance with labor laws, especially for remote / global faculty employment.

Collaborate with finance, legal, and payroll teams for seamless and timely payroll execution.

Maintain a centralized repository of contracts, documentation, and HR policies.

Creation of HR scorecard and ensure achievement of the performance measures against the targets

Set the HR performance targets in line with the global HR scorecard and establish the measurement criteria for the same

Check the progress against the scorecard at regular intervals and modify targets and criteria for evaluation in the event of any unforeseen changes in the market conditions

Qualifications & Skills :

15 -25 years of experience across HRBP, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations.

Proven exposure to educational, research, or global academic environments is a plus.

Excellent communication, program management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

In-depth knowledge of labor laws and compliance, especially in multi-location and cross-border contexts.

Self-driven, agile, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced startup-like environment.