Associate Director - Human Capital Infrastructure & Systems

Job Description: Associate Director - Human Capital (Infrastructure & Systems)

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 12-20 years

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced leader to drive the Human Capital Infrastructure & Systems function. This role will focus on building and scaling in-house HR technology platforms, leading engineering teams, and delivering robust, scalable solutions aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the design, development, and scaling of in-house HR systems and applications

- Drive end-to-end product lifecycle (concept, design, development, deployment, and enhancement)

- Manage and mentor a team of developers, engineers, and product professionals

- Collaborate with HR, business, and technology stakeholders to define system requirements

- Own project management, product roadmap, and delivery timelines

- Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational growth

- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in HR tech infrastructure

- Build best practices around architecture, development, and deployment

Desired Candidate Profile:

- 12-20 years of experience in application development / HR systems / technology platforms

- Strong experience in building applications from scratch (0 to 1) not just implementation

- Hands-on exposure to development + product + project management

- Proven experience in people management and team leadership

- Background in HR Tech is preferred, but candidates with general application development experience are also welcome

- Must have worked in environments with in-house development teams

Important Note:

Candidates with only third-party implementation experience (e.g., Workday, SAP consultants) will not be considered

Preference for candidates from mid-sized or small organizations with strong in-house tech capabilities.