Description: We are seeking a Human Resource Director to lead and execute human capital strategies for Technology operations in India. This is a MD-1 level role (one level below Managing Director) and will be responsible for managing 14,000+ FTEs in India.

The ideal candidate will come from Banks, GCCs (Global Capability Centers), Consulting, or Product Organizations, with strong global stakeholder management experience and a proven track record of driving HR transformation at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and develop multiple specialized teams of managers and professional individual contributors (direct team of 78 people)

- Design and champion human capital strategies for a large and complex Technology business

- Partner with business leaders to implement HR strategies supporting business growth and people models

- Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle onboarding, confirmation, performance appraisals, grievance handling, employee relations, and separation

- Work with cross-functional Centers of Excellence (Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Relations)

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development

- Lead team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues

- Interpret and develop HR policies and procedures with moderate-to-high complexity and risk

- Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including senior global stakeholders and experienced leadership

- Manage allocation of people and financial resources aligned with strategic objectives

- Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives

- Identify workforce trends to develop policies fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion

Required Qualifications:

- 8+ years of Human Resources Advisory or HR Business Partner experience (or equivalent)

- 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications (Must-Haves for Shortlisting):

Category Requirement:

Experience: 20+ years overall (18+ years for exceptionally strong profiles)

Industry Background: Banks, GCCs, Consulting, or Product Organizations

Scale: Proven experience managing large-scale Technology HRBP operations (preferably 10,000+ FTEs)

Global Stakeholders: Must have experience managing senior global business stakeholders

Team Leadership: Experience leading a team of senior HR professionals (direct team of 78+)

HR Transformation: Strong experience driving HR transformation and change management projects

Mindset: Innovative and disruptive mindset, constantly looking forward

Core HR Expertise: Workforce planning, recruitment, talent development, performance management, employee relations, compliance

Data & Analytics: Ability to gather and analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend solutions

Communication: Strong communication skills, ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Education: Postgraduate qualification (MBA HR preferred from Premier B-school like IIM)

Job Expectations:

- Partner with business to implement relevant HR strategies supporting business growth and people models

- Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle and day-to-day HR operations

- Proactively engage in process improvements

- Facilitate end-to-end HR needs for Technology business across Talent Management, Performance Management, and Employee Relations

- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations

- Advise leaders on people growth strategies to ensure retention and growth of high-potential employees

Ideal Candidate Profile (IIM Focus):

- MBA (HR) from IIM (any campus) or equivalent premier B-school

- 18-20+ years of HRBP experience, with at least 8-10 years in Technology HRBP leadership roles

- Currently at Director / VP / AVP level in a Bank, GCC, Consulting, or Product organization

- Experience managing 10,000+ FTEs in a global captive or large-scale technology setup

- Proven ability to influence C-suite and global stakeholders

- Strong track record of HR transformation, change management, and scaling teams

Why This Role?:

- MD-1 level leadership position with significant strategic impact

- Manage 14,000+ FTEs - one of the largest Technology HRBP roles in India

- Work with a global financial services leader

- Competitive compensation and leadership benefits

- Opportunity to drive innovation and disruption in HR practices