Senior Manager / Deputy General Manager HR (Central HR Team)

Job Purpose

The incumbent will serve as Lead HR for one of the Vertical, managing all HR functions for the unit and supporting its leadership in achieving the purpose and people-related goals. The role encompasses leadership in faculty and staff-related HR operations, performance management, recruitment, compliance, MIS reporting and audits.

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Vertical Lead - HR

• Manage the entire HR function for the Vertical, acting as a strategic partner to the Unit.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management for the vertical.
• Drive employee engagement, development initiatives, and retention strategies within the unit.
• Collaborate with leadership to support organizational design, team effectiveness, and goal alignment.
• Ensure compliance, conflict resolution, and adherence to institutional HR standards within the vertical.

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 managing a unit/vertical

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