Deputy General Manager Human Resource

Job Title: Deputy General Manager Human Resources (DGM – HR) Experience: 27+ years Education: Full Time Master's Degree in HR Location: Chennai Reporting To: CHRO Preferred Industry: Oil & Gas / Power/ Infrastructure / Manufacturing / Construction / Pharmaceutical Job Purpose: To lead and manage the HR function across multiple locations with a focus on workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and operational excellence, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic HR Leadership Drive HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business objectives. Develop HR frameworks to manage a large, dispersed workforce effectively. Act as a key advisor to C-suite and senior leaders across all locations, aligning HR strategy with business objectives. Partner with business unit leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency. Lead the development and execution of global talent strategies including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and career pathing. 2. Employee Relations & Engagement Manage employee relations including grievance redressal, discipline, and engagement activities. Build and sustain a positive work culture through continuous communication and recognition. Lead initiatives to improve retention and employee satisfaction at all levels. 5. Learning & Development Identify training needs for different workforce segments and implement development programs. Promote leadership development for site-level and junior HR managers. 3. Compliance and Risk Management Ensure 100% compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal HR policies. 4. HR Operations & Systems Oversee payroll, attendance, HRMS, and personnel records across locations. Drive automation and digitization of HR processes for scalability and transparency. Monitor HR KPIs and generate reports for management decision-making. Qualifications & Experience: MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent from a reputed institution. 27+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing multi-location operations. Strong experience in handling large workforces