About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Director HR – India to lead the complete HR function for the India organisation and partner closely with business and global leadership.

The successful candidate will be expected to operate as both a strategic HR business partner and a hands-on HR leader, adapting priorities based on business requirements, hiring cycles, employee needs and organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

- HR Leadership & Business Partnering
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Talent Management & Employee Lifecycle
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- HR Operations, Payroll & Governance
- HR Team Leadership

What We Are Looking For

- 15 years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience in a senior HR leadership / HRBP role.
- Strong experience across end-to-end HR, rather than a specialist background in one HR function.
- Demonstrated experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Talent Management, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Payroll, Compliance and HR Governance.




- Experience leading and developing an HR team.
- Strong business partnering capability with exposure to senior leadership / C-suite stakeholders.
- Experience working with global / US-based stakeholders in a matrix workplace.
- Strong understanding of Indian employment practices, labour regulations and statutory requirements.
- Experience supporting technology, SaaS, fintech, product, engineering or other high-growth environments would be relevant.
- Strong problem-solving ability and the confidence to operate in situations where priorities can change quickly.
- A hands-on, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with execution.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

The role therefore requires a well-rounded HR leader who can take ownership, make sound decisions and work closely with business leaders to solve people challenges.

📌 Human Resources Director (Chennai)
🏢 Antal International
📍 Chennai