Manager / Sr. Manager HR (Central HR Team )

About BITS, Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, (BITS Pilani) is an Institution declared as Deemed to be University under Sec. 3 of the UGC Act in 1964 and is a renowned science and technology institute. It is located in Pilani, Rajasthan, India. In addition to Pilani, BITS Pilani has campuses in Dubai, Goa, and Hyderabad.

Job Purpose

The candidate will support CHRO in leading and executing HR policies, processes, and strategic initiatives across the Institute. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating HR functions relating to ensuring effective implementation of recruitment strategies, HRMIS management, process audits, and policy compliance. The role is integral to driving HR excellence across all campuses and aligning human capital initiatives with the Institute's overall objectives.

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Assist the Head HR in planning, leading, and implementing HR policies, strategies, and systems that support organizational objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a strategic partner to campus HR teams, ensuring consistent execution of HR practices and alignment with central HR goals

HR Operations & Compliance

• Monitor adherence to applicable labor laws, regulations, and best practices across campuses; ensure timely updates to HR policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Lead initiatives related to audits, internal controls, and statutory compliance in collaboration with legal and audit teams.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Support the identification of staffing requirements and drive the execution of recruitment strategies across functions and campuses.
• Ensure effective implementation of talent acquisition programs including campus hiring (Non-Academic), lateral recruitment.

HRIS, Reporting & Analytics

• Analyze HR data and organizational trends using HRIS and other MIS tools; develop dashboards and actionable reports for management decision-making.
• Lead initiatives to enhance existing ERP HR modules and contribute to the automation of HR processes

Performance Management & Capability Building

• Oversee the performance management cycle and partner with functional leaders to implement talent development initiatives.
• Support learning and development planning and track effectiveness of training programs.

Employee Relations & Policy Communication

• Promote a culture of open communication and employee engagement while ensuring uniform interpretation and application of HR policies.
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex employee relations issues and guide HR managers across locations.

Qualification and Personal Profile

Postgraduate degree/diploma in Human Resources or related field.

10–15 years of progressive HR experience with an exposure to a managerial or leadership role

Other Skill and Ability Requirements

Knowledge of HR processes such as Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance Management System, Training & Development etc.

Hands on experience on relevant ERP modules (PeopleSoft / SAP).

Communicating with impact, Relationship management skills, Process orientation, People management skills