Director - Human Resources

Talent 500 Inc.; Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore District, Bengaluru, Hyderabad; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSR is establishing a new technology-focused Global Capability Center in Chennai. The Director - Human Resources will build the India GCC HR function from scratch, shaping people strategy, culture and talent engines as the center scales its hiring and operations.

You will lead HR leadership, org design, payroll, compliance, and employee relations, partnering with US HQ and local leadership to deliver a world-class employee experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in senior HR leadership.
• Built an HR function for a GCC or captive center from the ground up, scaling to 200-300+ employees.
• Strong enterprise HRBP generalist who can work across a global, matrixed, COE-based HR model.
• Background in the technology sector, supporting engineering, product or data teams.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior leaders without title parity.
• Deep knowledge of Indian employment law and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main site HR partner to India site leaders and the broader leadership team.
• Lead org design, workforce planning and change management as the center scales.
• Advise leaders on high-impact people decisions and ensure consistent practices with US in India.
• Build the center's culture aligned with brand mission and values from day one.
• Oversee on-site Talent Acquisition, onboarding, and 30-60-90 day plans.
• Implement compensation, benefits, leave, recognition and incentive programs for India.
• Ensure full compliance with Indian employment law and statutory filings.

Skills

HR Leadership

HRBP Generalist

Executive Presence

Stakeholder Management

GCC / Captive Center

People Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master's in HR/OD

SHRM-SCP / SPHR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Systems

Job description

About RoleDirector - Human ResourcesANSR -Chennai, IN -15 - 25 years -Full-TimeANSRANSR is a market leader in enabling organizations to build, manage and scale global teams through Global Capability Centers (GCCs). We provide full life-cycle services including GCC design, set up and enabling operations.LocationChennaiExperience Range15 - 25 yearsMust-have SkillsHuman ResourcesHRBPHR LeadershipGCCGCC LeadershipAbout ANSRANSR is a market leader in enabling organizations to build, manage and scale global teams through Global Capability Centers (GCCs). We provide full life-cycle services including GCC design, set up and enabling operations. For over 18 years, companies cutting across size, industry and markets have relied on ANSR's expertise to successfully build global business and technology teams. Since its inception, ANSR has established over 90 GCCs. Our experience spans across industries including retail/CPG, banking, insurance, travel & transportation, and healthcare. We operate in supply-rich locations like India, Central and Eastern Europe, South America, Canada, and Southeast Asia.Job DescriptionOur client is a global consumer brand with a large international footprint. It is setting up a new technology-focused Global Capability Center (GCC) in Chennai. Teams at the center will build and run the technology behind one of the world's most visible retail brands, working closely with colleagues at the US headquarters. Global COEs at headquarters lead Talent Acquisition, L&D, HR Operations and Talent Management. The India HR team will deliver these programs locally and own the employee experience on-site.**Why This Role Exists**The Director will set the India GCC HR Function up from scratch while the center scales its hiring: the team, policies, processes, payroll and HRIS, and statutory compliance. As the senior HR leader on-site, they will shape the people strategy, culture and talent engine. This is first and foremost a senior HR business partner and culture-building role.**Key Responsibilities***Site HR Leadership & Business Partnership** Act as the main strategic HR partner to the India site leaders and the wider leadership team.* Lead org design, workforce planning and change management as the center scales.* Advise leaders on high-impact people decisions, run team effectiveness assessments and keep practices consistent between the US and India.*Culture & Brand Stewardship** Build the center's culture deliberately from day one, in line with the brand's mission and values.* Set up listening mechanisms such as skip-levels, roundtables and employee forums, and act on what comes out of them.* Use sound judgement on sensitive matters, working with Communications and Legal, since local actions at a high-visibility brand can draw national or global attention.*Talent Acquisition & Onboarding (with global COEs)** Oversee ramp-up hiring by leading the on-site TA team and the GCC build partner.* Build pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill technology roles in the Chennai market.* Deliver Day One onboarding and 30-60-90 day plans, and adapt global leadership programs for India.*Total Rewards, Performance & Employee Relations** Implement compensation, benefits, leave, recognition and incentive programs for India.* Lead the performance cycle on-site.* Handle escalations, investigations and separations.* Track attrition and engagement.*Compliance & People Risk** Ensure full compliance with Indian employment law: Shops & Establishments Act, PF, ESI, Gratuity, Maternity Benefit Act, POSH and the Labour Codes.* Set up the POSH Internal Committee and own statutory filings and audits.*HR Operations, Systems & Budget** Establish HR policies and systems.* Own payroll, HRIS and vendor governance, and manage the India HR budget.* Design shift and working-hour policies that support collaboration across US time zones.*Team Leadership** Build a lean India HR team at a ratio of about 1 HR partner to 400-500 employees.**Qualifications***Essential** 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in senior HR leadership.* Has built an HR function for a GCC or captive center from the ground up, scaling to 200-300+ employees.* Strong enterprise HRBP generalist who can work across a global, matrixed, COE-based HR model; deep specialisation in one COE is not required.* Background in the technology sector, supporting engineering, product or data teams.* Strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior leaders without title parity.* Deep knowledge of Indian employment law and statutory compliance.* Based in, or willing to relocate to, Chennai.* Bachelor's degree.*Preferred** Experience in retail, CPG or consumer brands, or with a high-visibility US or global brand.* Knowledge of the Chennai talent market.* Has set up payroll and HRIS platforms.* MBA or Master's in HR or OD; SHRM-SCP, SPHR or an equivalent certification.