Executive Director-Human Capital

Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd seeks an accomplished HR leader to architect enterprise people strategy, shaping culture, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness. You will drive cross-functional people initiatives, workforce planning, and governance to enable sustained growth across India operations.

The role requires MD/PGDM in HR with 25+ years in large consulting/IT services, and a proven track record in transformation, design, and succession planning. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people strategy implementation at enterprise level.
• Experience shaping culture, values, and leadership capability.
• Strong skills in organization design, change leadership, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Co-create enterprise people strategy aligned to business goals.
• Define and embed a high-performance, values-led culture.
• Lead organization design and change during transformations.
• Own succession planning for leadership roles across the enterprise.
• Design performance, rewards, and governance aligned with strategy.
• Enhance employee experience through data-driven insights.
• Manage people-related risk and maintain ethical labor practices.

Skills

Leadership

Organization design

Change management

Talent succession

Performance management

Rewards & governance

Employee experience

Diversity & inclusion

HR analytics

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Job description

Job Family:Human Capital Business Partners (India)Travel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:The position will act as a core member of the executive leadership team, responsible for architecting the organization’s people strategy to enable long-term business growth, resilience, and competitive advantage. This role goes beyond HR operations to shape culture, leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, and future-ready talent.Strategic Accountabilities1. Enterprise People Strategy· Co-create business strategy with the leadership team, translating it into a multi-year people and capability roadmap· Align workforce strategy with growth plans, new markets, digital transformation, and productivity goals· Anticipate future skills and build internal capabilities ahead of demand2. Culture, Values & Leadership Effectiveness· Define, embed, and measure a high-performance, values-led culture· Serve as custodian of organizational values, ethics, and leadership behaviors· Design leadership frameworks and executive development programs to build strong successors3. Organization Design & Change Leadership· Lead organization design, role clarity, and decision-right frameworks· Act as the people lead during business transformations, M&A, restructuring, or rapid scale-up· Build change management capability across leaders4. Talent Succession· Own enterprise-wide talent philosophy: development, mobility, and retention· Build robust succession plans for critical and leadership roles· Establish data-driven talent reviews and leadership assessments5. Performance, Rewards & Governance· Design performance systems that drive accountability, outcomes, and innovation· Ensure compensation and reward strategies support business priorities and market competitiveness· Partner with the Board / Compensation Committee on executive pay, succession, and governance6. Employee Experience & Engagement· Create a differentiated employee experience across the lifecycle· Use people analytics and engagement insights to improve retention and productivity· Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being at scale7. Risk, Compliance & Reputation· Ensure robust governance, statutory compliance, and ethical labor practices· Proactively manage people-related risk, reputational issues, and workforce stability· Represent the organization externally on people, culture, and employer brand mattersLeadership Expectations· Acts as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the CEO and Board· Brings strong business acumen and financial understanding· Balances strategic vision with decisive execution· Leads with courage, empathy, and high ethical standardsWhat You Will Need:· MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent· 25+ years of experience in large Consulting/ GCCs / IT services organizations·What Would Be Nice To Have:· Exposure to large-scale transformation, growth, or turnaround environments preferredAbout Guidehouse IndiaAt Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.What We OfferAt Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.Important Fraud NoticeAll official recruitment communications from Guidehouse will come from email addresses ending in @guidehouse.com or @myworkday.com. Guidehouse never charges fees, requests money transfers, or collects payments from educational institutions for recruitment events. Please do not share banking or personal financial information with anyone claiming to represent Guidehouse for hiring purposes.Contact UsIf you have visited our website to explore career opportunities or to apply for a position and have questions, please contact the Guidehouse Recruiting team at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only as required to support the recruitment process.To learn more about Guidehouse in India, visit www.guidehouse.com/india.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.