KLU one of the most prestigious and preferred universities located in Guntur, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India!

- K L Deemed to be University has been ranked 35 among all IITs, IIMs, NITs and other premier institutes of India by MHRD, through NIRF rankings.
- K L’s Engineering College KLCE is ranked No.1 by Times of India (TOI) in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is known for its consistent 100% placement record to all eligible students for the past 14 years.

Director – Human Resources - 360

Senior Leadership Position

KL University is looking for a Director of Human Resources to lead the people strategy for a large, complex academic institution — This is a role for an experienced HR leader who understands that a university isn't a typical enterprise: faculty, researchers, and administrative staff all have distinct needs, and regulatory bodies like UGC/AICTE.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

- MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent (a Ph.D. is a plus, not a requirement)
- 20+ years in HR, with 15+ years in senior leadership Mandatory
- Experience in higher education, research institutions, or large complex organizations — strongly preferred
- Solid grasp of UGC regulations, faculty recruitment norms, and academic HR practice





Key Responsibilities

- Formulate and implement HR strategies, policies, and organizational development initiatives.
- Lead faculty and non-teaching recruitment, leadership hiring, and workforce planning.
- Oversee HR operations, employee relations, payroll, performance management, and statutory compliance.
- Drive employee engagement, retention, talent development, and succession planning.
- Establish effective performance appraisal and employee development systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
- Drive HR digitalization, ERP systems, process automation, and HR analytics.
- Manage HR budgets, manpower planning, and organizational restructuring.
- Lead, mentor, and strengthen the HR team across departments and campuses.
- Advise University Management on strategic HR matters and workforce development.

Location: Guntur - Andhra Pradesh

Pay Scale: Attractive salary for well-qualified and deserving candidates.

Interested candidates kindly share your updated CV to [email protected] - reach me for any enquires (phone hidden) - Vimala Ch - Assistant Manager HR KL University

📌 Human Resources Director (Guntur)
🏢 KL University, Vaddeswaram
📍 Guntur