Position Overview The Director - HR is responsible for developing and executing the institution s human resource strategy in support of its mission vision and long-term goals This includes overseeing talent acquisition faculty staff development performance management compensation benefits employee engagement compliance and organizational culture The role requires strategic leadership to align HR practices with academic excellence and institutional growth Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the institution s objectives Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning talent development and succession planning Build a positive and inclusive organizational culture that supports academic and operational excellence Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning Lead faculty and staff recruitment to attract top talent Design and implement structured selection onboarding and induction programs Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure workforce planning meets curriculum and research needs Employee Relations Engagement Foster a collaborative and transparent work environment Address employee grievances disciplinary actions and conflict resolution fairly and legally Drive employee engagement initiatives to enhance retention and satisfaction Learning Development Create and implement faculty development programs and staff training workshops Promote leadership development and career progression pathways Oversee compliance with continuous professional development requirements for educators Performance Management Establish clear performance appraisal systems for faculty and staff Ensure fairness objectivity and linkage to institutional KPIs Drive a culture of accountability and high performance Compensation Benefits Design market-competitive salary structures and benefits packages Ensure statutory compliance with labor laws PF ESI gratuity and other regulations Recommend performance-linked incentive programs Compliance Policies Develop and maintain HR policies code of conduct and institutional guidelines Ensure compliance with UGC AICTE norms state and central labor laws and accreditation requirements Maintain confidentiality of employee records and data security Diversity Equity Inclusion DEI Promote diversity in hiring and inclusive workplace practices Conduct sensitization and awareness programs to ensure a safe and respectful environment Qualifications Experience Master s degree in HR Business Administration or related field MBA PGDM preferred 10 years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role preferably in higher education or service sector Deep understanding of Indian labor laws education sector regulations and HR best practices Experience managing HR for a multi-campus institution preferred Key Skills Attributes Strategic thinker with excellent people management skills Strong communication negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities Data-driven decision-making and proficiency with HRIS tools High integrity emotional intelligence and ability to inspire trust Commitment to fostering academic excellence and institutional growth Job Type Full-time Pay 150 000 00 - 200 000 00 per month Benefits Health insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person

📌 Director – Human Resources (Karnataka)
🏢 Pragnova
📍 Karnataka