For Talent/Open roles

Associate Director - HR Strategic Initiative - IT/ITeS

TechnologyChennaiHuman Resources

About the Company

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.

Roles and 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

Skills and qualifications

  • 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

What's On Offer

The role provides strong exposure to senior leadership, strategic decision-making, and high-impact HR initiatives across performance, culture, and organizational development. It is an excellent platform for HR leaders looking to drive meaningful change in a dynamic, innovation-focused environment with significant long-term growth potential.