Job Title: Deputy General Manager Human Resources (DGM HR)

Experience: 27+ years

Education: Full Time Master's Degree in HR

Location: Chennai

Reporting To: CHRO

Preferred Industry: Oil & Gas / Power/ Infrastructure / Manufacturing / Construction / Pharmaceutical

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the HR function across multiple locations with a focus on workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and operational excellence, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership
Drive HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business objectives.
Develop HR frameworks to manage a large, dispersed workforce effectively.
Act as a key advisor to C-suite and senior leaders across all locations, aligning HR strategy with business objectives.
Partner with business unit leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency.
Lead the development and execution of global talent strategies including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and career pathing.
Employee Relations & Engagement




Manage employee relations including grievance redressal, discipline, and engagement activities.
Build and sustain a positive work culture through continuous communication and recognition.
Lead initiatives to improve retention and employee satisfaction at all levels.
Learning & Development
Identify training needs for different workforce segments and implement development programs.
Promote leadership development for site-level and junior HR managers.
Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure 100% compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal HR policies.
HR Operations & Systems
Oversee payroll, attendance, HRMS, and personnel records across locations.
Drive automation and digitization of HR processes for scalability and transparency.
Monitor HR KPIs and generate reports for management decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience:
MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent from a reputed institution.
27+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing multi-location operations.
Solid experience in handling large workforces

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