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Director HR Tech & Platforms

Bangalore Urban Permanent View Job Description
Lead the global HR Business Solutions function, driving the strategy, design, governance, and optimization of enterprise HR platforms including Workday, Recruiting, Learning, and related HR technologies. This role will be responsible for enabling scalable, compliant, and integrated HR processes while delivering an exceptional employee experience through technology, automation, and data-driven solutions.
  • Shape the Future of Digital HR at Global Scale
  • Own a High-Visibility Leadership Mandate

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global healthcare and life sciences organization undergoing a significant transformation of its people, workforce, and digital capabilities. As part of its vision to create digital-first, employee-centric experiences, the organization is investing heavily in HR technology, automation, AI, and workforce transformation to simplify how employees and managers interact with HR.

Job Description

HR Technology & Platform Leadership

  • Own the strategy and roadmap for enterprise HR systems, including Workday and related talent and learning platforms.
  • Drive platform optimization, governance, and capability enhancement across the HR technology ecosystem.
  • Ensure alignment between HR strategy, operating models, and technology solutions.



HR Process Transformation

  • Translate HR policies and process requirements into scalable digital solutions.
  • Simplify, standardize, and automate HR workflows across the employee lifecycle.
  • Enable global consistency while accommodating regional and regulatory requirements.



Integration & Data Management

  • Oversee seamless integration between HR platforms, payroll systems, learning technologies, analytics solutions, and service delivery tools.
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and reliability across all HR systems.
  • Partner with technology teams on architecture, platform health, and integration strategy.



Product Delivery & Governance

  • Lead prioritization and delivery of HR technology enhancements and releases.
  • Establish governance frameworks for demand management, solution design, and release execution.
  • Drive measurable outcomes including adoption, efficiency improvements, and enhanced employee experience.



Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Partner closely with senior HR, Technology, Finance, and Operations leaders.
  • Manage and develop a global team of internal and external professionals.
  • Build strategic partnerships with technology vendors and implementation partners.
  • Lead change management and drive successful adoption of new capabilities and solutions.

The Successful Applicant

  • 15+ years of experience in HR Technology, HR Digital Transformation, HR Systems, or Business Solutions leadership roles.
  • Deep expertise in Workday and enterprise HR platforms.
  • Proven experience leading global HR technology programs within large, matrixed organizations.
  • Strong understanding of HR operating models, process design, data architecture, and systems integration.
  • Demonstrated success leading large global teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Experience managing complex transformation initiatives, balancing business priorities, risk, governance, and delivery outcomes.
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.



Preferred Experience

  • AI and automation enablement within HR processes.
  • Workforce analytics and digital employee experience initiatives.
  • Global HR shared services or HR transformation environments.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end HR process taxonomies and workflow frameworks

What's on Offer

1. Lead Global HR Transformation
Drive the strategy and evolution of enterprise HR platforms, AI, and automation at scale.

2. Enterprise Leadership Exposure
Partner with senior executives while leading large global teams and high-impact transformation programs.

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JN-092026-7113102

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Director
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Bangalore Urban
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7113102

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