PR/110847 | HR

Job Description: 

• Reporting to the Managing Director, the HR Director will be responsible for:  

• Overseeing and driving the development of HR functions such as; HR strategy, compensation, recruiting, employee relations and training & development 

• Establishing internal policies and procedure as required to ensure availability of the most effective resources for the organisation 

• Advising on local employment conditions and cultural considerations in organisational planning 

• Building and maintaining an HR team of approximately 12, to successfully recruit and train all levels of Indian engineering staff as well as executive staff 

• Maintaining external relationships with employment agents and educational institutions etc. as part of the recruitment process 

• Acting as the main liaison to the Managing Director to ensure effective planning and implementation of HR policies and systems 

• Planning and leading HR training and development programs 

• Complying with all federal and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation 

• Promoting a safe working environment for all employees 

Required Skills / Experiences 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a closely related field 

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in human resources in the engineering industry or a closely related field 

• Proven track-record of recruiting and orienting large numbers of staff 

• Exceptional leadership and managerial skills to oversee the HR department and work with all employees within the company 

Preferred Skills 

• Higher education degree in human resources 

• Understanding of Japanese corporate culture and customs 

• Administrative experience specifically concerning international projects (Visa approval procedures etc.) 

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Address TBD)