AGS Health - Director - Human Resources

Description:

Job Title: Director, Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions Focus

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources

Location: Hyderabad

Experience Level: 15+ Years in HR, with M&A integration experience

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Human Resources to lead strategic HR initiatives with a strong emphasis on Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activities.

This role requires a deep understanding of HR integration strategies, due diligence, and change management in fast-paced, complex business environments.

Reporting to the VP of HR, the Director will play a critical role in aligning people strategies with business growth, particularly through M&A efforts, while also driving day-to-day HR leadership across assigned business units.

Key Responsibilities:

Mergers & Acquisitions (50%):

- Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and Executive teams to assess people risks and HR implications during M&A activities.

- Lead HR due diligence processes, assessing organizational structure, compensation, benefits, labor relations, employment contracts, and cultural compatibility.

- Develop and execute comprehensive integration plans covering talent retention, employee communications, change management, and organizational design.

- Conduct workforce assessments, skill gap analysis, and assist in decisions on role alignment and redundancies.

- Serve as the key point of contact for HR-related M&A activities post-close, ensuring smooth transitions and synergy realization.

Strategic HR Leadership (50%):

- Serve as a senior HR business partner to executive leadership, providing guidance on talent strategy, succession planning, and workforce planning.

- Champion organizational culture and leadership development initiatives aligned with long-term business objectives.

- Drive change management initiatives, particularly during high-growth, restructuring, or transformation periods.

- Oversee performance management, compensation strategy, and employee engagement across multiple business units or geographies.

- Lead and mentor HR teams and COEs (Centers of Excellence) to deliver consistent, scalable HR solutions across the organization.

Qualifications:

Education: Masters degree or MBA preferred

Experience:

- 15+ years in progressive HR roles, with at least 5 years at the leadership level.

- Direct involvement in multiple M&A transactions from due diligence through post-merger integration.

- Demonstrated success in building and scaling HR functions during periods of rapid growth or change.

- Experience working in matrixed, global organizations is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

- Deep knowledge of employment law, compensation structures, and global HR practices.

- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

- High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity, especially during integrations.

- Ability to analyze data and present insights to support decision-making.