Associate Director - HR Strategic Initiative - IT/ITeS

About the Client:

Our client is a global, technology-led organization focused on driving innovation, digital transformation, and building high-performance teams through strong people and culture practices.

Location : Chennai

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive HR strategy and lead high-impact initiatives (PMS, succession planning, engagement, policy frameworks) aligned to business goals

- Manage end-to-end execution of strategic HR projects, ensuring timelines, resource optimization, and measurable outcomes

- Lead employee engagement, DEI, and culture-building initiatives to enhance retention and employer brand

- Leverage HR analytics, KPIs, and technology (HRIS, automation) to track effectiveness and drive data-led decisions

- Partner with leadership to manage change, risk, and stakeholder alignment across initiatives

Ideal Candidate:

- MBA (Tier 1) with 12-17 years of experience in HR, with strong exposure to strategic initiatives/projects

- Proven experience driving large-scale HR transformation programs in complex organizations (preferably IT/tech)

- Strong expertise in performance management, engagement, L&D, and organization development

- Analytical mindset with ability to leverage HR metrics, technology, and data for decision-making

- Strong stakeholder management, project management, and change management capabilities