Job Description

Job Title: Senior HR Director - IT Division
Location: kochi
Experience: 12+ years in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in IT
industry leadership roles
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior HR Director to lead
our Human Resources function within the IT division. The ideal candidate
will have a deep understanding of HR management practices specific to
the technology sector, driving people strategies that support
organizational goals, foster innovation, and strengthen employee
engagement across all levels.
The Senior HR Director will serve as a trusted advisor to executive
leadership, ensuring HR initiatives align with business growth, talent
retention, and digital transformation objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the company's vision
and business objectives.
- Partner with senior management to identify and implement workforce
planning, succession strategies, and organizational development
initiatives.
- Drive HR digital transformation and automation to streamline
processes and enhance employee experience.
Talent Acquisition & Management
- Oversee full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical
roles, ensuring a strong pipeline of high-quality IT talent.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to forecast talent needs and
implement innovative sourcing strategies.
- Build employer branding initiatives to position the company as a
preferred employer in the IT industry.
Performance Management & Development
- Lead the design and implementation of performance management systems
to ensure clear goal setting, continuous feedback, and employee
development.
- Promote learning & development programs to build future leadership
and technical competencies.
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned
with organizational values.
- Lead employee engagement programs, grievance management, and
communication frameworks to ensure strong employee relations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Oversee compensation strategy, benchmarking, and performance-linked
incentive structures to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
- Monitor payroll, compliance, and statutory HR obligations in
coordination with finance and legal teams.
HR Analytics & Compliance
- Utilize HR metrics and analytics to provide actionable insights to
management.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, data protection regulations, and
company policies.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or
related field.
- 12-18 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in
IT or technology-driven organizations.
- Proven experience leading HR strategy, people operations, and
digital HR initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of HRIS tools (SAP SuccessFactors, Zoho People,
Workday, etc.).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management
skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive performance, and manage
cross-functional teams.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in scaling HR operations for fast-growing IT or software
firms.
- Exposure to global HR practices and multi-location workforce
management.
- Certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent are
advantageous.

Skills Required